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Limbaugh underwent a minor scandal when he was arrested in 2003 after his housekeeper was caught purchasing oxycontin and other prescription painkillers on his behalf. Limbaugh soon revealed that he became addicted to these drugs after undergoing back surgery. He sought treatment soon afterward, and was completely cured after one month of rehab.<ref>[http://radio.about.com/library/bllimbaughstatement.htm]</ref>
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In 2003, prosecutors gave Limbaugh's housekeeper and her husband immunity if they would testify that sold oxycontin and other painkillers to Limbaugh. The prosecutors also allowed the couple to sell the story to the National Enquirer for a six-figure sum, embarrassing Limbaugh. Limbaugh soon revealed that he became addicted to these drugs after undergoing back surgery. He entered one month of rehab and claimed to be cured. After winning a legal battle for Limbaugh's medical records, prosecutors dropped charges when it appeared that most of the painkiller use was legitimately prescribed.<ref>[http://radio.about.com/library/bllimbaughstatement.htm]</ref>
    
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