Mike Tyson only sober for 6 days ?

Sad.

This isn't really surprising at all. Anytime we've seen Tyson claiming to be happy or in a better place, he also seems loopy as hell. There are no pills to combat addiction, they are usually prescribed to help wane off a more harmful chemical dependency. If you rely on substances for instant gratification long enough, it's going to own you. Simple as.

Iron Mike Tyson, just as vulnerable as most people with problems, drink and drugs a part
of modern LIFE for some.! Do you show pity or say he was a waster,! ours is not to judge
you can have your opinion, he's this or that does money really make people happy at the
time yes maybe. Mike Tyson is a troubled individual, will he sort his life out I don't no that's
up to him alone, no one can stop him drinking or taking drugs only himself.:(

Sobriety is a day to day minute to minute ordeal. I'm not shocked by Mike's admitted use, I think everyone is rooting for him to find peace. He's had a rough life, he's been a gladiator and with substance abuse you have to admit weakness... it's a difficult prospect for a fighter. I'm glad he's being more honest with himself now

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Originally Posted by Gandalf

When Tyson was really acting mad you would assume that he was on something, when he got really big you would assume he was on something, but in looking so sharp and being really quite articulate these days, you look at him as being on the mend. I guess it isn't as simple as that and he relapses like many do. Tyson will always have his good days and his bad days, but he is so, so down on himself when he is down. You worry that one day, that side will just take over and something bad will happen. You really hope that he manages to hold it in, as Tyson really does give a lot of hope to a lot of people. He isn't in permanent trouble with the law, he is making baby steps into promotion, he is seemingly making progress with his life. I wish him nothing but the best.

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Anyone that knows addiction and have either been addicted or knows someone close to them that was/is addicted KNOWS it is NOT an easy task to get cleaned up.

Everyone relapses at least one time. Some drive way down into the dumps when they relapse, others go back for a few times and then go back to their support network of friends, family and professionals.

Someone in Mike's life may be enabling him... which may be a cause of his behaviour.

I hope he sorts it out. From a humanity aspect of it- because I feel for the addicted.

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Originally Posted by ykdadamaja

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Originally Posted by Gandalf

When Tyson was really acting mad you would assume that he was on something, when he got really big you would assume he was on something, but in looking so sharp and being really quite articulate these days, you look at him as being on the mend. I guess it isn't as simple as that and he relapses like many do. Tyson will always have his good days and his bad days, but he is so, so down on himself when he is down. You worry that one day, that side will just take over and something bad will happen. You really hope that he manages to hold it in, as Tyson really does give a lot of hope to a lot of people. He isn't in permanent trouble with the law, he is making baby steps into promotion, he is seemingly making progress with his life. I wish him nothing but the best.

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Anyone that knows addiction and have either been addicted or knows someone close to them that was/is addicted KNOWS it is NOT an easy task to get cleaned up.

Everyone relapses at least one time. Some drive way down into the dumps when they relapse, others go back for a few times and then go back to their support network of friends, family and professionals.

Someone in Mike's life may be enabling him... which may be a cause of his behaviour.

I hope he sorts it out. From a humanity aspect of it- because I feel for the addicted.

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Sure, it happens. Heck, it has happened to me a few times this year alone. For a while doing very well, and then going back to easy old habits. It's a lifetime of struggle in that regard and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. You can look at them and think 'Why don't they just pull it together', but it's complex and when other mental health considerations are at play too....I have a lot of empathy with Tyson. It's always going to be a struggle, but if he can just make the good days outweigh the bad ones it is some progress.