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Title: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by LadyJane on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 2:48pm

Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood enters rehab 2 hours, 50 minutes ago

LONDON (Reuters) - Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has entered rehab for a drinking problem, his spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

"Following Ronnie's continued battle with alcohol he has entered a period of rehab," Wood's spokeswoman said in London. "His close family and friends say he is seeking help and look forward to his recovery."

The announcement followed a series of British newspaper reports that Wood, 61, had been spending time at his Irish retreat with a young Russian cocktail waitress.

They added that the relationship had threatened his 23-year-old marriage to wife Jo.

Wood, who has had a history of substance abuse, told Reuters in an interview last year that his wife and Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger had persuaded him to enter rehab before the band's 2002 tour.

Before then, it was fellow guitarist Keith Richards who tried to help him sober up, he said, sometimes drawing a knife or wielding a pistol in the process.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by gimmekeef on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 2:54pm

Another battle...but this is good news indeed!

LONDON (AP) - Ronnie Wood entered a rehabilitation facility Wednesday for help with alcoholism, said a spokeswoman for the Rolling Stones guitarist.

"Following Ronnie's continued battle with alcohol he has entered a period of rehab," the spokeswoman said on condition of anonymity as required by her agency. "His close family and friends say he is seeking help and look forward to his recovery."

Wood, 61, has fought a long battle with alcoholism during his rock 'n' roll career, which started in the 1960s when he played with the band The Faces.

His spokeswoman didn't release any details about the treatment he will receive or the clinic that he entered.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by nankerphelge on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 3:02pm

Thanks for the update!

Fox news online had reported this morning that Jo has thrown in the towel.
But I suspect that it is more frustration than anything and that if he gets his head together, she will likely stay.
She must know that if she leaves him, he will spiral out of control.

This is a good first step.
Step away from the skank.
Put down the bottle.
Enjoy the hours of hallucinations as you detox.

Then go patch up your ass.

Ronald!

Honestly...

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by SweetVirginia on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 3:03pm

Ronnie needs a fucking tour.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by LadyJane on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 3:11pm

WE ALL NEED A FUCKING TOUR

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by nankerphelge on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 3:12pm

You might be right.

I was amazed at how much Ronnie contributed in Shine a Light.
For him to play that well, he needs to be focused on the task of being a Rolling Stones guitarist first and a Rolling Stone second. This whole fiasco is the latest of the second category that generally does none of them any good.

Good
:keithpunky

Not good
:funny :interestingstuffronnie

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by LadyJane on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 3:22pm

nankerphelge wrote on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 3:12pm:

Who you kiddin??
You are as in need of a Tour as I am and you know it, my dear friend!!!!!!

And Tommy Boy is sailing in the Carribean!!!!!

:weed :booze :keithpunky :weed :booze :keithpunky :weed :booze :keithpunky

Seriously though, you are right Nanky.
Down time is bad for them, especially Ronnie and Keith.
Godspeed Ronnie.

LJ.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Mr Jurkka on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 3:49pm

Finally something GOOD comes up! :wow

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Starbuck on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 3:51pm

nankerphelge wrote on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 3:02pm:

Thanks for the update!

Fox news online had reported this morning that Jo has thrown in the towel....

fox news?! they would never get the story wrong, would they??

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Joey on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 3:53pm

"Following Ronnie's continued battle with alcohol he has entered a period of rehab," Wood's spokeswoman said in London. "His close family and friends say he is seeking help and look forward to his recovery."

The announcement followed a series of British newspaper reports that Wood, 61, had been spending time at his Irish retreat with a young Russian cocktail waitress.

They added that the relationship had threatened his 23-year-old marriage to wife Jo.

Wood, who has had a history of substance abuse, told Reuters in an interview last year that his wife and Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger had persuaded him to enter rehab before the band's 2002 tour.

Before then, it was fellow guitarist Keith Richards who tried to help him sober up, he said, sometimes drawing a knife or wielding a pistol in the process. "

!!!!!!

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Pdog on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 4:10pm

Ronnie Wood Deathwatch 2008 has come to en end...

...To be continued?

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by straycatuk on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 4:38pm

THANK FUCK !

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Pdog on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 4:48pm

i am grateful he ran out of the house he lit on fire... I just hope he finally see's how much he has to lose, and how much he has yet to give.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by PartyDoll MEG on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 4:50pm

Yee Haw! :keithpunky :willya

The ongoing battle for Ronnie continues..

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Pdog on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 4:55pm

in a way it is a good thing that he fucked up more than just drinking. With Jo hurt, and the reality he could lose the best person in the world, might be what makes him hit his bottom and really jump into recovery. He knows how it is, he's been sober. Hopefully Jo knows what to do as well. The family of alcoholics can feel just as sick and as bad as the drinker, and also need help. I really hope she is the tough person she appears to be, and tells him like it is and doesn't clean up his mess for him.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by PartyDoll MEG on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 5:17pm

If he has entered rehab because he saw the need, there is a chance..

If he has been coerced to enter....forget about it... :-[

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Pdog on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 5:41pm

[quote author=PartyDoll MEG link=1216237723/0#15 date=1216246647]If he has entered rehab because he saw the need, there is a chance..

If he has been coerced to enter....forget about it... :-[/quote]

Coercion of sorts can work... things like handcuffs and judges helped me get sober. Hopefully his perspective is changed if Jo told him go or I go...

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Stones Security on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 5:45pm

"fox news?! they would never get the story wrong, would they?? "

Listen up you sicko, Beatles tribute band, sexually confused sailor freak of nature.

You may like your news all libbed up like the dyed-in-the-wool leftist you are, but for beef eating, red blooded, heterosexual Americans, we like fox just fine. Now go jerk off to Chris Mathews or Anderson Cooper or whatever gay-ass anchor you prefer.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by PartyDoll MEG on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 5:50pm

Pdog wrote on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 5:41pm:

Oh I know it CAN work, P..especially court ordered lock ups..

but the likeihood of success if he is just "playing along to keep everyone off his case" ..well you know the score. And to be honest, even though I believe about zilch of the tabloid shit, I don't think Jo is anywhere near the point of walking out on him. Other than his health, which he obviously gives 2 shits about, he isn't anywhere close to hitting "rock bottom"...

Very sad....

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by texile on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 6:05pm

jo isn't leaving - these ladies never do...
jagger had to finally impregnate someone else for jerry hall to get out....this is merely a 'ran off with a young model' episode...
sad to say, but the stones are with women like this for a reason - they put up with everything.
i like jo, but apart from charlie and shirley, the stones treat their women like underwear.
how many among us, ladies, would put up with his shit?

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by LadyJane on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 7:46pm

Keith has always been extremely loyal to his women.
Maybe he was a bad boy years ago, but he and Patti seem to be doing quite well.

And Jo is a smart woman. She might just have finally had enough.

I hope Ronnie is in an intense program.
No more of this 30 day crap.
He needs 90 days at LEAST..if he is truly serious.

I wish him all the best!!

LJ.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by texile on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 8:06pm

LadyJane wrote on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 7:46pm:

Keith has always been extremely loyal to his women.
Maybe he was a bad boy years ago, but he and Patti seem to be doing quite well.

LJ.

true, i specifically didn't mention pattie...
she's probably my favorite latter-day stones woman - never took shit and just demanded respect.
she's a great ball-buster - something the stones need but can rarely handle.
pattie was probably the best thing that happened to keith and he was man enough to appreciate it.
although there is a great song from talk is cheap, make no mistake, where keef sounds like a scoundrel....great song.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by The Wick on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 8:16pm

texile wrote on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 6:05pm:

jo isn't leaving - these ladies never do...how many among us, ladies, would put up with his shit?

Texile, the bigger question is why don't these women give them the punishment they deserve which is a big fuck off. Jo is a capable person, I just don't understand why women forgive men like this.

On a different issue, how does anyone know that Keith is loyal to Patti. There is no way to know that and I bet he's cheated on her a few times over the years. I would put money on him being like most of the rest of them. They just seem to have a different relationship and he's not the emotional train wreck that is Ronnie Wood.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by tumbledsomebody on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 8:20pm

you were working in as a waitress in a cocktail bar... when I met you...
turned you into something new, now 5 years on you've got the world at your feet success has been so easy for you..

who's to say it was not love, love of desparation... I think ronnie has a very difficult decision death v. loyalty

the thing is, when you see your husband bent on destroying yourself you pull away b/c you don't want to watch him die. I'm quite sure thats what happened with Jo and I don't blame her she was trying to protect her heart, I am identifying myself with her and I see my experienced mirrored in theirs and it really saddens me, so much to see the likeness and in retrospect, I would not have turned my man away but I was not strong enough to let him go.

oh my man was addicted to fun. he was a lot of fun. such a fucking comedian, and a great carpenter and fisherman and a great friend of mine. I miss him very much. a bottle of vodka and that's the end.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Glimmer Twin on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 9:30pm

Well, I wish him the best. He's in his sixties and if he wants to keep living he's got to start making some changes. You don't make it to seventy being an alcy.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 9:44pm

Well you know it's main stream news when you step in an elevator in an office buliding in which they have a tv monitor and the third headline down is Rolling Stone Ron Wood enters rehab...That's when you know the publicists are earning their pay.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Sioux on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 11:20pm

The Wick wrote on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 8:16pm:

texile wrote on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 6:05pm:

jo isn't leaving - these ladies never do...how many among us, ladies, would put up with his shit?

Didn't Keith cheat on Anita with Uschi back in '67? I don't think he's always been terribly loyal to his women. Hopefully, he has been faithful to Patti! I really like her...

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Sioux on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 11:24pm

I'm so glad Ronnie's in rehab, no matter how he got there. NOW, if someone could just KEEP him there, for as long as it takes.....this must be so hard on Jo and their kids--the entire family. I hope Ronnie and Jo's marriage can survive all this...

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by sirmoonie on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 12:45am

Sounds like things are looking up for Ronald. He's got the poise and he's got the moxie. Both.

What are they going to do to him in this rehabilitation facility? Does he get a chance to say his piece, or is the point to make him shut up and listen? Those doctors have their work cut out, because I guarantee he doesn't give a rip what they say about his health. Nobody who smokes cigarettes does. And telling a millionaire rock star that his whole life has been one big fuck up for the last 30-40 years isn't going to comport with what Ronnie sees objectively - family, friends, Large $$$$$$, mansions, world travel, guitars, paint brushes, parties, celebs, albums, blimp rides, etc. They are going to have to install one of those pneumatic Naltrexone pumps in his liver to convert this guy.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by MaineMotels on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 7:33am

Sioux wrote on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 11:24pm:

I'm so glad Ronnie's in rehab, no matter how he got there. NOW, if someone could just KEEP him there, for as long as it takes.....

Rehab tends to work best the first two or three times. After that they don't have a great success rate. Because they can only teach you so much....The Detox aspect is fine...it helps to get the culprit, I mean client, back to some semblence of health. Plus rehabs usually take the AA approcah....I think the RR approach is better.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by gimmekeef on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 7:51am

The only better news would be if Keith walked in as well to face his drinking issues.The pair get it under control and come out ready to really give the ancient art of weaving a serious go.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by MaineMotels on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 8:12am

gimmekeef wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 7:51am:

The only better news would be if Keith walked in as well to face his drinking issues.

I doubt Keith thinks he even has a drinking problem. He's a long way from the proverbial "bottom".

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by gimmekeef on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 8:17am

Ten Thousand Motels wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 8:12am:

gimmekeef wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 7:51am:

The only better news would be if Keith walked in as well to face his drinking issues.

I doubt Keith thinks he even has a drinking problem. He's a long way from the proverbial "bottom".

We'll just send him some boots of the Euro tour.....

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by andrews27 on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 8:23am

IT'S TIME RONNIE GOT A SOLO SPOTLIGHT SONG ON THE TOUR(s).

However, I have to ask...did Richard Burton ever have to go to rehab?...

:pullanolte "One number, only, Ronald."

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by andrews27 on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 8:26am

Quote:

Didn't Keith cheat on Anita with Uschi back in '67? I don't think he's always been terribly loyal to his women. Hopefully, he has been faithful to Patti! I really like her...

Keith has always been great about beating his own sins out of Ronnie.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by MaineMotels on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 8:37am

andrews27 wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 8:26am:

Quote:

Didn't Keith cheat on Anita with Uschi back in '67? I don't think he's always been terribly loyal to his women. Hopefully, he has been faithful to Patti! I really like her...

Keith has always been great about beating his own sins out of Ronnie.

Well....what are friends for?????
:interestingstuffronnie

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Pdog on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:06am

I'm seriously considering contacting the TV program Intervention's producers, to do a posting rehab intervention for our shut in poster in Maine!

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by FotiniD on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:09am

gimmekeef wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 7:51am:

The only better news would be if Keith walked in as well to face his drinking issues.

It certainly wouldn't hurt.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by PartyDoll MEG on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:16am

Pdog wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:06am:

I'm seriously considering contacting the TV program Intervention's producers, to do a posting rehab intervention for our shut in poster in Maine!

What is that quote again..

Rim...

;D :willya

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by MaineMotels on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:23am

Pdog wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:06am:

I'm seriously considering contacting the TV program Intervention's producers, to do a posting rehab intervention for our shut in poster in Maine!

Everyone in Maine is shut in from November to April, due to cold and snow. Also everyone in Maine is shut in from April to October due to black flies, slow moose and humidity.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by sirmoonie on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:39am

gimmekeef wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 7:51am:

The only better news would be if Keith walked in as well to face his drinking issues.The pair get it under control and come out ready to really give the ancient art of weaving a serious go.

Keith should rehab the marijuna issues first. That's why he hasn't written a song in 20 years. He could rehab on marijuana while Ronald rehabs on alcohol, and then they switch it up. Because there is no goddam way those guys should be in the same rehab, they'll turn the place upside down like McMurphy and Broom (Bromden).

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Sioux on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:41am

Ten Thousand Motels wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:23am:

Pdog wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:06am:

I'm seriously considering contacting the TV program Intervention's producers, to do a posting rehab intervention for our shut in poster in Maine!

Everyone in Maine is shut in from November to April, due to cold and snow. Also everyone in Maine is shut in from April to October due to black flies, slow moose and humidity.

Good lord, yes. I had forgotten about those black flies! :o Other than that, I really like Maine...:) {Kennebunkport, anyone? ;D}

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by MaineMotels on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 10:04am

Sioux wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:41am:

Ten Thousand Motels wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:23am:

Pdog wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:06am:

I'm seriously considering contacting the TV program Intervention's producers, to do a posting rehab intervention for our shut in poster in Maine!

Everyone in Maine is shut in from November to April, due to cold and snow. Also everyone in Maine is shut in from April to October due to black flies, slow moose and humidity.

Good lord, yes. I had forgotten about those black flies! :o Other than that, I really like Maine...:) {Kennebunkport, anyone? ;D}

If you lived here you wouldn't forget 'em.
They call them bed bugs from the skies.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Some Guy on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 10:10am

sirmoonie wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:39am:

gimmekeef wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 7:51am:

The only better news would be if Keith walked in as well to face his drinking issues.The pair get it under control and come out ready to really give the ancient art of weaving a serious go.

Instant Classic postin'

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by MaineMotels on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 11:02am

I'm afraid the only one who can help Woody now is Jerry Lee Lewis.
He understands.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Sioux on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 11:05am

Ten Thousand Motels wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 10:04am:

Sioux wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:41am:

Ten Thousand Motels wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:23am:

Pdog wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 9:06am:

I'm seriously considering contacting the TV program Intervention's producers, to do a posting rehab intervention for our shut in poster in Maine!

Everyone in Maine is shut in from November to April, due to cold and snow. Also everyone in Maine is shut in from April to October due to black flies, slow moose and humidity.

Good lord, yes. I had forgotten about those black flies! :o Other than that, I really like Maine...:) {Kennebunkport, anyone? ;D}

If you lived here you wouldn't forget 'em.
They call them bed bugs from the skies.

Oy, yeah, I know they are bad. Actually, haven't been in Maine for decades--that's why I forgot about the flies until you mentioned them! They were pretty horrible back in the 60's...

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Martha on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 11:23am

Great news!!! I tried to post in the other Ronnie thread a couple days ago and somehow it got deleted right before I tried to post so I threw in the towel. But I am following the threads and am THRILLED to learn Ronnie's in treatment. I am sending prayers to his family. Thanks for all the updates everyone.

Choose sobriety Ronnie, one minute, hour and day at a time.

We DO need a tour!

peace n love,
Martha

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by MaineMotels on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 11:35am

While Ronnie is in rehab, Angus will be on the road. Have a good night's sleep Ronnie. Don't let the bedbugs bite.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Pdog on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 12:02pm

dr. Drew has offered up a bed for MM if he agrees to be on his new series: Internet Message Board Addicts & Retards!!!

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by sirmoonie on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 5:35pm

I spend most of the week in recovery from the previous weekend's hangover. During that time I spend many hours meeting with others who similarly struggle with their hangover problems. Its usually not until Friday at around lunchtime that I feel sufficiently rehabilitated, both physically and spiritually, to begin drinking again.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by Pdog on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 5:38pm

sirmoonie wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 5:35pm:

You do not have drinking problem, you have a drinking solution.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by GotToRollMe on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 6:02pm

I'm relieved to hear Ronnie's in rehab. I just hope he stays there for a sufficient amount of time. These little two-week stints he does are not rehab. It takes at least two weeks just to detox. At this stage of the game, considering his age, substance abuse history, and the fact that he's a Rolling Stone, the most I'm hoping for is that he gets his shit together and just stops drinking himself to death. Hang in there, Ronnie.

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by texile on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 8:46pm

The Wick wrote on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 8:16pm:

texile wrote on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 6:05pm:

jo isn't leaving - these ladies never do...how many among us, ladies, would put up with his shit?

true on both points....
and Wick, at the risk of seeming a judgemental bitch, why DO these women put up with this shit..
it's easy to romanticize the rocker and rock chick romance, but the reality is that alot of these women are so passive and accept them for what they are..in spite of their own self-respect or lack thereof.
i had an argument once with a friend who marveled and awed the girlfriend of someone who 'put up with him no matter what...because she LOVES him....' that's co-dependency to me.
i was like, 'are you crazy?'

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 8:54pm

I think the last qoute from Ronnie before he went into rehab was " I'm a drunk,not an alcoholic. Alcoholic's go to meetings."

Title: Re: He's in Rehab!!!
Post by The Wick on Jul 18^th, 2008 at 12:30am

texile wrote on Jul 17^th, 2008 at 8:46pm:

why DO these women put up with this shit..

Well that's the crux of the matter isn't it. If women just stood up for themselves more, it might change things. This crap is romanticized because it's men who make the judgements and paint the romantic picture. That's why a woman, whether she's a rocker or not, is a slut if she does this stuff, but a guy is a bonafide rocker who had a fling and is just being rock and roll or some cliched shit like that. He's an embarrassment to his family, anyone believing otherwise is as delusional as he is.