Re: [Harp-L] gary primich/addictions

[Jon Harl <jharl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have to agree with Michael that dealing with addiction is  
difficult. Even with the best mental health experts it is really  
tough to conquer. I would say that a friend should be a friend to an  
addict and let the doctor be the doctor. They're the trained  
professionals. Clearly Gary had many friends that were very concerned  
about him. They all were good for him and I'm sure he felt the  
support of many.

Jon

On Sep 28, 2007, at 10:02 AM, Michael Rubin wrote:

> Someone suggested surprise that so few of us knew or could help  
> Gary with his "secret" addiction.  I think most players in Austin  
> and lots of fans knew Gary had a drug addiction.  He went thru  
> rehab a couple of years ago and it seemed to be sticking.  I spoke  
> to him twice the week before he died and he seemed fine.  There was  
> no indication of drug behavior nor was there any indication of  
> depression and we talked the day before he passed.  I think it is  
> safe to say that helping someone with an addiction is a tricky  
> business.
>   Michael Rubin
>   Michaelrubinharmonica.com
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