Quote:Its possible those close to Blackmon simply aren't talking, presumably at his request.  Unfortunately, that's probably means he's not addressing his problem.  If there is good news, why not make it known?

 

Blackmon did that the last time he "got clean"  and everyone thought he turned over a new leaf. It could be possible that he realizes his words are empty at this point and only his actions can make a believer out of the staff.

 

In the unlikley event that he really does have the mentality, then he's already one step closer to beating his addiction.

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