Hamilton has a new 'accountability partner'

I'm not sold on Hamilton's sobriety, I think with his recent relapse he should be working on his inner demons rather than reporting to camp. Maybe 30 days in a sober living facility and therapy would be beneficial for him rather than putting a band-aid on the problem with a "Accountability partner"??

accountability partner? Why not call it what it is........a baby sitter.

Accountability Partner = a sponsor. If he's really good that will help a lot.

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Originally posted 08:28 AM ET  02.08 by TribeFan4Ever

I'm not sold on Hamilton's sobriety, I think with his recent relapse he should be working on his inner demons rather than reporting to camp. Maybe 30 days in a sober living facility and therapy would be beneficial for him rather than putting a band-aid on the problem with a "Accountability partner"??

Alcoholism is a nasty, nasty disease ... relapses are very common, even for those that make it. It's no reason to "end his life". A sponsor is a requirement for AA. They are there because the alcoholic can't do it on their own. To me, they're doing the right thing although I might agree that a structured living environment might do him some good, just hard to do on the road. Give him a break ...

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Originally posted 08:41 AM ET  02.08 by jctoo, cult elitist

Alcoholism is a nasty, nasty disease ... relapses are very common, even for those that make it. It's no reason to "end his life". A sponsor is a requirement for AA. They are there because the alcoholic can't do it on their own. To me, they're doing the right thing although I might agree that a structured living environment might do him some good, just hard to do on the road. Give him a break ...

I wasn't cutting on Josh, I'm a fan but I really don't understand alcoholism? I was just thinking due to his recent relapse maybe a few weeks in a sober living facility would do him good.

Good thing for Hamilton. There are plenty of demons.

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Originally posted 08:34 AM ET  02.08 by jnorman41

accountability partner? Why not call it what it is........a baby sitter.

With every drink, a babysitter gets canned.

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Originally posted 08:45 AM ET  02.08 by TribeFan4Ever

I wasn't cutting on Josh, I'm a fan but I really don't understand alcoholism? I was just thinking due to his recent relapse maybe a few weeks in a sober living facility would do him good.

That doesn't really do much to help the longtime alcoholic. A good sponsor is invaluable.

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Originally posted 08:41 AM ET  02.08 by jctoo, cult elitist

Alcoholism is a nasty, nasty disease ... relapses are very common, even for those that make it. It's no reason to "end his life". A sponsor is a requirement for AA. They are there because the alcoholic can't do it on their own. To me, they're doing the right thing although I might agree that a structured living environment might do him some good, just hard to do on the road. Give him a break ...

The biggest problem Josh is gonna have is after his playing days are over. He's getting a ton of support from the team now because they have a huge investment in his talents on the field. Once his talents fade, he will be on his own like everybody else. He needs to get a hold of this on his own now the best way possible. Either way I wish him the best of luck.

His is a daily battle that he'll be facing for the rest of his life.

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Originally posted 09:05 AM ET  02.08 by HAILYES!

I may very well be nitpicking, but sobriety is a daily challenge. He had a relapse a few years ago. I don't think going to a facility is the answer since he has already done this and having an "accountability partner" is a result of that. Its the same thing as having a sponsor, just in this case that person is with Hamilton daily.Addicts are going to struggle and they never stop their recovery. I have grown to like Hamilton over the past few years and I am glad he was candid about his relapse.

you're not nitpicking. You're right on.

While it's hard to imagine this being a problem with all the support he gets, alcohol addiction is nasty. My dad owns a bar and I've seen it make a mess of a lot of people at all levels and walks of life. When you hear stories of athletes drinking the night before games or practices I can't imagine how they function the next day let alone perform. Peer pressure, boredom on the road, not sure, hope he gets it worked out. He seems like a great guy. Wasn't there a story about him helping a family that was injured at the ballpark last year?

I think I'd hang myself if as an adult I needed a babysitter.