TonyK
CibbuanoBen Cousins - We can't look away
November 12th 2007 01:52
It’s pretty obvious that Ben Cousins needs help. The recent reports of a 5 day cocaine binge show that he has some serious issues with substance abuse.
As a society we cannot wipe our hands clean of this situation. Ben needs more help than what a drug rehabilitation center can give.
The media are partly to blame for this. It is impossible to give up an addiction with constant scrutiny of your every move.
At some stages in recent weeks it got to the point where we knew when Ben farted.
While the media’s job is to report what is news worthy, they also have a responsibility to look after the person they are reporting on.
They are not doing this. Following Ben to LA and constantly hounding him in Australia is not doing Ben any favours.
Surely these “journalists” have something better to report on.
Society cannot afford to turn their back on Ben, when support is what he needs.
While Ben has had many chances that many don’t get, you can’t turn your back of someone who is on their knees.
The West Coast Eagles have done this. The incident that led to Ben being sacked from the club was a non event.
Do the Eagles need to be reminded he has not been charged with any drug related violations?
Could it be that he refused to do the drug test out of frustration. If he knew he was clean he
had nothing to prove.
While this situation may take 6 months to clear up, we need to be more accepting not just of Ben, but people like Ben whose life is a daily struggle.
If we just lay off him and let him get the treatment he needs without interference, then maybe we will see this superstar grace a footy ground somewhere in Australia again.
As a society we cannot wipe our hands clean of this situation. Ben needs more help than what a drug rehabilitation center can give.
The media are partly to blame for this. It is impossible to give up an addiction with constant scrutiny of your every move.
At some stages in recent weeks it got to the point where we knew when Ben farted.
While the media’s job is to report what is news worthy, they also have a responsibility to look after the person they are reporting on.
They are not doing this. Following Ben to LA and constantly hounding him in Australia is not doing Ben any favours.
Surely these “journalists” have something better to report on.
Society cannot afford to turn their back on Ben, when support is what he needs.
While Ben has had many chances that many don’t get, you can’t turn your back of someone who is on their knees.
The West Coast Eagles have done this. The incident that led to Ben being sacked from the club was a non event.
Do the Eagles need to be reminded he has not been charged with any drug related violations?
Could it be that he refused to do the drug test out of frustration. If he knew he was clean he
had nothing to prove.
While this situation may take 6 months to clear up, we need to be more accepting not just of Ben, but people like Ben whose life is a daily struggle.
If we just lay off him and let him get the treatment he needs without interference, then maybe we will see this superstar grace a footy ground somewhere in Australia again.
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