Wow. I remember how sweaty and miserable he looked during a lot of their games. I wonder if he was jonesing during any of them--seriously. Addictions are evil demons. This is really sad; I hope he can turn it around.
He needs to get on Suboxone. That way he will be able to get off the OC's and get back on track. Prescription drug abuse is very tough, but at least people know what they are getting when they are doing it; with drugs like coke or heroin you don't know if you are going to get a deadly batch or not.
My heart totally goes out to him... I actually know quite a bit about what he is going through.
I have been clean and sober since 10/2/82 (but hey who keeps track). Prayers that one hour at a time he can beat the demons. The Suttons are a family just like anyone else. We have all been touched by addiction. Prayers for all.