From the reports so far it sounds to me like he tried to home detox in some hidden place, with a private Doctor, that really wasn't equipt to help him,, the Doctor probably didn't have the experience or staff for that matter to support him and it failed,, (Horribly!).. or maybe he was just sustaining him who knows. I know first hand as a recovered Addict that i could never have gotton clean without the expert's in the field.
Morphine is extremely difficult to detox from, he should of went to the professionals, Bottom line.!! . I feel so bad for him . And i am Angry at this so called doctor for attempting this home remedy, that has proven itself time and again to be non successful for millions before him.
In Michaels case he was surrounded by Enabelers that only made the situation worse. Granted some of us have suceeded at self detox but lets face it we are few and far between.
The best way in my opinion, he could have gotton clean was to put himself in the care of professionals. Michael probably had access to telephones etc..and could have had someone deliver or probably had other drug's on his person at the start of this cockamanie, hairbrain scheme and most likely never checked or patted down before hand because of his status. Then here comes this doctor that gives him his afternoon shot thinking he is doing him a favor and bingo!! (O.D.) .. But this is all just speculation right.
We as addicts don't want the discomfort thats associated with withdrawal. never mind the shame that accompanies the social stigma.
In Michaels case with his fame you have the added burden of media frenzy along with his fear of being shamed pubically once again by the same media that now after his death is exalting him ,and it's a recipe for disaster.
Thats why my fellow Addicts, that it is so important to come clean and let the ones we trust,, which in michaels case weren't many,, know our condition and ask for help,, from people that know the disease and have been down that road, even if it means embarassment or loosing face.
know one has ever died of embarassment or so called shame, which there is nothing about addiction to be ashamed of in the first place, the only shame is in thinking were GOD and going it alone, infact it's down right stupity, especially with us older addicts that have heard the message and still choose to go it alone knowing their is help out there.
So the moral of the story stands . you can't save your face and Ass at the same time, attempting it could result in deadly consequences.
I like to know what this Doctors training was in and to the extent of his experience with Addiction & detox was ..
Once again,, Get professional help, in a professional setting, Don't play games with this Monster of a disease it's cunning, baffeling and Deadly!.. I am truly heart broken for Michael and his family. His death is a great loss for the entire world.
Michael was a pioneer in his field, especially breaking the color barrier with MTV in being the first black artist to appear on their program. after being told flat out to Michaels producer at the time,, they would never put a black artist on their program and that was just twenty some odd years ago, wow where has the time gone, how times have changed, i feel so old.
By the way they aren't even honoring him with a tribute for his contributions, not that i have seen anyway, maybe they will or i missed it.
Michael helped millions of kid's in Africa and around the world with his humanitarian Aid and millions of dollars in personal donations.. MTV made millions on his videos.. a little Weird,, Yes,, But Michael did everything outside the box ,, thats what made him Michael.. In my opinion i just can't see a person that was so giving doing the thing's he was accused of, it just doesn't fit with his character, not in my eyes.
He was victimized by greddy people that saw an opprotunity to take advantage of his generosity. Did he do stupid things, YES. But he didn't deserve to be destroyed professionally.
GOD BLESS HIM & all the still sick and suffering!! PEACE & LOVE
Michael, how wonderful to have you back if only for a brief moment.
It is a sad situation and I not only feel bad for his family but his kids as well.
I hope you are doing ok. Think of you often and I hope you can come back more often.
today is the next step in the journey......paw
Thank you Pat, good to hear from you as well. I have been busy with life and find it difficult to post like i did in the past. Plus i miss the old site with the old Gang which you are the last of the mohigans. E- mail me, and i mean not from your mailing list. personalize it a little, i would like that..
Peace & love
Michael P..
Good to hear fear from you. How is Michael doing?
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