Josh Hamilton Drinking Again

[Brandwin]

The problem with this is that none of it is adding up right now. Hamilton and Kinsler don't live anywhere close to Dallas. Even if they were in the area, why would both players go to a pub in public? That is unless they had the pub fare and Kinsler drank.

But apparently Hamilton told the Rangers of the incident...

[JustOpinions]

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Cant believe some of the "casual" people on here who dont realize what addiction is.

[SidVish]

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I've talked to alcoholics and most of them told me that even one drink is too many. The problem is they have no brakes and can't stop once they get that first taste.

I wish Josh the best but someone with his demons shouldn't be playing with fire.

[bkrich83]

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Yeah I know he's a recovering addict, but I've known plenty of recovering alcoholics who could handle 1 or 2 drinks every now and then without any problems or relapses. Had the story said he's been seen at the bar every night for a week, then I would worry.

Then they aren't recovering alcoholics, they are just plain alcoholics.

As someone said, people with drug and alcohol addiction don't have any brakes, it's a steep drop once they go down that path, and even steeper climb back up to sobriety.

Hopefully this is a minor setback, and he can get back on track. This is something he'll struggle with his entire life. I worry about his ability to stay on the right path once his baseball career is over and the Rangers are no longer monitoring him.

Good luck Josh, I hope things turn out well.

[jkra0512]

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This is definitely concerning...for Hamilton, his family, and the Rangers. I really hoped he turned the corner and moved on because all of the interviews I've seen he's been sincere in his faith and overcoming his demons. It seems as though those demons are resurfacing. Hopefully, this is only an aberration...

[Boltman]

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He needs to speak with his sponsor (assuming he had one) and get back in meetings (if he was working his steps at all that is). Being an addict/alcoholic means one thing for you if you are to stay clean and sober and that is complete abstinence forever.

There is no other way if he wants to continue to be in recovery. It is never ending work.

Yes obviously people relapse, it happens... The important thing for him right now is to get back to recovery being and staying sober.

I hope he gets some help and stays sober.

[TripleCrown9]

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Cant believe some of the "casual" people on here who dont realize what addiction is.

Can't believe some of the people on here who think they know what a poster has been through. Trust me, man. I know exactly what an addiction is.

[jkra0512]

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Can't believe some of the people on here who think they know what a poster has been through. Trust me, man. I know exactly what an addiction is.

All right, let's stop the **** measuring contest and get back to the topic. This topic has nothing to do with who knows more about addictions...It's about Josh Hamilton, not you guys.

[p_rushing]

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If it was him and a teammate, the Rangers need to hold the teammate accountable also. How in the world would you bring him to a bar? Even if you are just there to eat the food, you shouldn't go there with him.

[JustOpinions]

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Once you're an alcoholic, you can never have another drink again. Every alcoholic that I've ever known has either totally abstained from drinking or has relapsed two, three, four or more times over. There's no such thing as a time to "relax" with alcohol anymore. Hamilton knows this, and it's his fault in getting in this mess especially going to a bar (and there are rumors going around with whom he went; if it's who is reported, the Rangers need to find a way to fine him in a round-about way).

By the way opinions, why didn't you laugh and gloat "the saga continues..." in this thread like you did in that pm? You seem to think this is a really funny matter in a very sick way.

Just rubbin it in! your a Rangers fan its trash talk lol

Addiction in reality isnt a laughing matter, but jokes about him meh, theyre just for a laugh.

Again though its sad when someone has this ammount of talent gets caught up in this stuff.
Flat out, im totally Envious much like Crash Davis in Bull Durham when he says "I got brains, but you got talent" its frustrating.
I cant support someone this dumb, never did before this either, Although the Biography was an entertaining read for the most part.

As the name goes... Just Opinions

[Travis40]

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Just rubbin it in! your a Rangers fan its trash talk lol

Addiction in reality isnt a laughing matter, but jokes about him meh, theyre just for a laugh.

Again though its sad when someone has this ammount of talent gets caught up in this stuff.
Flat out, im totally Envious much like Crash Davis in Bull Durham when he says "I got brains, but you got talent" its frustrating.
I cant support someone this dumb, never did before this either, Although the Biography was an entertaining read for the most part.

As the name goes... Just Opinions

Are you really that ignorant to think that a relapse is a laughing matter?

C'mon.

[tvman]

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Once you're an alcoholic, you can never have another drink again. Every alcoholic that I've ever known has either totally abstained from drinking or has relapsed two, three, four or more times over. There's no such thing as a time to "relax" with alcohol anymore. Hamilton knows this, and it's his fault in getting in this mess especially going to a bar (and there are rumors going around with whom he went; if it's who is reported, the Rangers need to find a way to fine him in a round-about way).

By the way opinions, why didn't you laugh and gloat "the saga continues..." in this thread like you did in that pm? You seem to think this is a really funny matter in a very sick way.

That's not true at all, i'm an alcoholic and i drink all the time!

[JustOpinions]

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Are you really that ignorant to think that a relapse is a laughing matter?

C'mon.

didnt say that, but punch lines are funny. its a moral arguement I get it. Like when theres a joke than they ask too soon? usually about death, which isnt funny but a jokes a joke lifes too serious If I laugh I laugh I cant help it. There for I find it funny, and im FAAAR from the only one, Im just not affraid of what people think of me.
Where as most will laugh to themselves but than to save face try and cover up. Just being honest

For the record incase you misunderstood, I meant I find jokes funny not actual Problems

[WazzuRC]

My IQ has dropped significantly reading this thread.


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[TheMatrix31]

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didnt say that, but punch lines are funny. its a moral arguement I get it. Like when theres a joke than they ask too soon? usually about death, which isnt funny but a jokes a joke lifes too serious If I laugh I laugh I cant help it. There for I find it funny, and im FAAAR from the only one, Im just not affraid of what people think of me.
Where as most will laugh to themselves but than to save face try and cover up. Just being honest

For the record incase you misunderstood, I meant I find jokes funny not actual Problems

You need to just.....stop.