Concerning addiction to prescription pain medication

There are those who will seek to crucify Rush Limbaugh because they delight in the "hypocrisy" of the self-righteous who are exposed.

Christians are people of mercy, because of God's mercy towards us. Jesus emphasized this in the Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5:7). Mercy means giving people less punishment and more help than they deserve. Mercy is identified with justice, and does not excuse sin.

Check out Ben Shapiro's story for a helpful view.