Hey Daddy, give George our love and best wishes! I've finally read through the topic, and it's interesting that the discussion has shifted from "uh oh, George is in some trouble" to addiction. All this really is about is the choices we make, and we can all learn from it. If anything, perhaps George's current dilemma will give some of us pause to think through the choice before we act.
Only George knows if George is addicted to ANYTHING - it's just that his choices are so much more public than most people. I wish I had a nickel for every time I embarassed myself on some night out - whether it was with a drink, a drug, a boy, a girl, or even some posting on the Motherboards! Thankfully I've made many more smart choices in recent years than self-destructive ones. I do feel like in this ever-increasing constrictive socio-political culture that we live in that it's important for me to aspire to live stronger in many ways, thereby shoring up the foundations. Picking the right battle is tough, no doubt, but some of them are no-brainers for me these days.
Again, much love to George. No judgment here. He certainly has given me a lot over the past 25 years!