Appetite for Self-Destruction -- Adler Busted Again

76. I know addition is a hard thing, my sister--n-law has been in and out of rehab so many times, she will not move from her place where she knows it keeps her on crack, and will not stop hanging around the people that have her do it.
With Steven the judge should give him 2 - 3 years in rehab, it is a hard drug to beat, but the longer he stays in rehab will help him more. I watched him on Dr. Drew, but thought he was out too soon.
Like Ryan and Raymond O'Neal they got 18 months and it was Ryan's first time in rehab. At least his judge cared to do more for him to get the much needed help. I wish others would do the same instead of what I call a smack on the hands a very lite sentece of less then 4 months in rehab.

Posted at 9:02AM on Feb 3rd 2009 by Carletta

77. Not under the influence of drugs??? What the heck are they talking about? Are they forgetting that he is on that show "Sober House" (VH1)??? The episode aired his arrest and it showed what drug he was under the influence of and he still had some on him. Please. Everyone go and watch it.

Posted at 12:44PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by OK..yeah right!

78. Mr. Adler, do us all a favor.........quit going on reality tv shows like "Celebrity Rehab" and "Sober House" and just get on with your worthless life. The public really doesn't care about watching it anymore. You are the only one who can help your own fool self.

Posted at 6:53PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by MsWaldo

79. Well- too bad you are unable to post without sounding like a pompus judgemental blowhard without any compassion. Addition IS A DISEASE. Ignorance is no excuse for being a jerk.

Posted at 9:21AM on Feb 4th 2009 by CaliGirl

80. So addiction is considered a disease. So what? It's a reason, it's NOT an excuse. Having a DISEASE does not give one a free pass to behave however they choose, with no consequences.

Steven has been battling addiction for twenty-odd years, he's been through rehab many many times and a lot of people have gone out of their way to accommodate him. And unlike cancer or other illnesses, Adler has CHOSEN to continue feeding his disease and keep living this way. He likes to blame everyone else for his problems but nobody is forcing him to go out and buy the drugs, hide the drugs and take the drugs. He's been through rehab enough times that if he wants help he knows where it is. It's his choice to continue screwing up his life.

Posted at 10:55AM on Feb 4th 2009 by mark

81. If there was a diabetic who would not take care of himself by taking insulin and eating wrong, would you tell him he's a bad person? Or would you still try to help? At what point do you say too bad so sad, go die? At least he is TRYING. At this point, I believe he IS sober, and working hard on it, so all you people hating on him, it is a moot point. I hope he makes it and if you think people are wrong for caring then go on and keep hating.

Posted at 11:47AM on Feb 4th 2009 by CaliGirl

82. If someone has an illness and they refuse to treat it, there's only so long that you can keep giving them chances and watching them hurt themselves. You have to walk away at some point, and you can't help someone who refuses to be helped. Steven's busy taking heroin into the sober house and not doing his community service, and you honestly think that means he's trying? Not a chance. It would be nice if he was, but it's not likely.

As for being a bad person, I don't know him, but let's see what the record shows: he's beaten up women several times to the point where he's been jailed for domestic violence. Just a few years ago, he stranded his entire band in Europe and left them to scramble to get home without any money. He flaked out on another tour in the States, screwing over all the other bands. We could go on. Just because he smiles, is fun to hang out with and has an outwardly sweet demeanor doesn't mean he's a saint.

Posted at 12:06PM on Feb 4th 2009 by mark

83. No one said he was a saint. Are any of us? Of course people on drugs and alcohol do stupid things, bad things. As for being a good person, he is. He just had a birthday and Slash joined him and his wife. There are pics on his myspace. He's sober. He's working hard on it. He simply didn't do all of his community service hours on time. That is why he got arrested.

Posted at 2:20PM on Feb 4th 2009 by CaliGirl

84. I just hope that Steve gets clean and sober. He is very talented. I hope he gets the treatment and the help he needs to do so. I or anyone else that has never been a celebrity or in a band will never know the temptations around them involving drugs. Yes he was very stupid to start using drugs however since he is a known drummer from a known band strangers will come up and offer drugs to him all the time. it isn't for anybody to get off drugs however being in the public eye the temptation is harder. A normal person can just stop hanging around with those type of people but celebrities will have it all around them. I surely hope that Steve Adler doesn't relapse because the band may never reunite at all. I surely hope he knows that yes friends are important to have but don't base your life on friends you had in the past. If they are not behind you then let it be. Steve should move on with his life and be happy with his wife and continue to stay off the bad stuff. It is so sad to know that a person doesn't have the power to stay clean especially after having a bad stroke that messed up his speech and probably other muscels in his body. I love the old Gun's N Roses and Steve is a awesome drummer. I know lots of people are behind him 100% to get clean and stay clean. We want to hear his stories when he is a very old man.

Posted at 2:46PM on Feb 4th 2009 by Judi

85. First of all I was with Steven when he was arrested and he was trying to do the right thing...he was ordered by the court to register as a drug offender and that is what he was doing...it's pretty simple he was given community service for the old warrant that they found when they arrested him from sober house (filmed in July!!!!) He had not completed the community service and they reissued the warrant!! When we showed up to register they had to arrest him! He had not done anything new and was very sober!For the record he is working very hard to comply with all of his court ordered requirements! Yes they do test and he is doing fine!!! For the record David Weintraub is not one of Steven's People! I am frankly offended at the comments made here by people that know nothing!!!Everone who is close to Steven and in his life is working hard to help him straighten things out! We love him and only want the best for him!Negative comments only contribute to the proplem! What is sad is that there was no press around that day...who leaked this information?

Posted at 2:47PM on Feb 4th 2009 by amber

86. Just an after thought ...not that there is anything wrong with David Weintaub...he just isn't one of the people that is actively involved with Steven on a daily basis!

Posted at 2:54PM on Feb 4th 2009 by amber

87. Amber commented: "Everone who is close to Steven and in his life is working hard to help him straighten things out" ....Steven has got to want it and do it...Amber, you nor anyone else can help him...he has to help himself. Period.

Posted at 4:03PM on Feb 8th 2009 by Stephen A.

88. I fully agree with "dee", it seems Dr. Drew is playing god and messing with peoples lives for the sake of ratings and his own personal gain. Clearly 20 - 30 days is not a long enough program for someone who has been a daily user for decades. It is sad and sick that people find pleasure and/or interest in other's pain. His life story is worthy of telling, just not now, just not on reality TV. Fact is...he still hasn't bottomed out yet and until he does and is placed in jail for an extended period of time he is going to continue to use. He needs to take a page out of Steve Earles book...Let's ask Steve Earle to comment on Dr. Drew's techniques, should be colorful response.

Posted at 3:13PM on Mar 19th 2009 by T-C-B