[http://www.talkers.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=34 The Top Talk Radio Audiences] Tallkers magazine online</ref>
[http://www.talkers.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=34 The Top Talk Radio Audiences] Tallkers magazine online</ref>
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On October 6, 2003 Limbaugh admitted during a broadcast on his own radio show that he was addicted to OxyContin and other painkillers. Many were critical of the perceived hypocrisy in Limbaugh's frequent calls for severe penalties against drug abusers during a time when he himself was abusing drugs.<ref>The Rush Limbaugh Show, October 6, 2007.</ref> Limbaugh underwent treatment for his addiction, and charges against him were dropped without a guilty plea on the condition that he continue treatment for his addiction.<ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/04/28/national/main1561324.shtml</ref>
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On October 6, 2003 Limbaugh told his audience he was addicted to OxyContin and other painkillers. <ref>The Rush Limbaugh Show, October 6, 2007.</ref> Limbaugh underwent treatment for his addiction, and charges against him for alleged "doctor shopping" to procure prescription medications were dropped on the condition that he continue treatment for his addiction.<ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/04/28/national/main1561324.shtml</ref>