In 2003, prosecutors gave Limbaugh's housekeeper and her husband immunity if they would testify that they 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 painkillers after undergoing back surgery. He entered one month of rehab and was 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> | In 2003, prosecutors gave Limbaugh's housekeeper and her husband immunity if they would testify that they 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 painkillers after undergoing back surgery. He entered one month of rehab and was 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> |