In October of 2003, Limbaugh admitted on his radio show that he had been addicted to prescription painkillers (Oxycodone or hydrocodone).<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/10/10/rush.limbaugh/ "Limbaugh admits addiction to pain medication"</ref> He cited a failed back surgery as the cause of his pain and subsequent dependence on medication. Limbaugh did not comment further on his current state, saying that he would not go into any more detail because of the ongoing police investigation. | In October of 2003, Limbaugh admitted on his radio show that he had been addicted to prescription painkillers (Oxycodone or hydrocodone).<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/10/10/rush.limbaugh/ "Limbaugh admits addiction to pain medication"</ref> He cited a failed back surgery as the cause of his pain and subsequent dependence on medication. Limbaugh did not comment further on his current state, saying that he would not go into any more detail because of the ongoing police investigation. |