Ben Cousins again

[ledge]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/ben-cousins-arrested-on-drug-charges-report/story-fn7x8me2-1226312754015

Sadly its not improving, became a dad recently didnt he?

I was hoping that might have helped him and give him another direction in life.

[ledge]

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With all this happening i have one question how did he stay off it for 2 years at the tigers?

[GVGjr]

Re: Ben Cousins again

With all this happening i have one question how did he stay off it for 2 years at the tigers?

It's a huge task for him to stay off them but maybe the routine of football at the Tigers, the support structure around him and the focus by the AFL and the media etc contributed to a more healthier Cousins.

I guess this is a an ongoing work in progress for him and that he will slip up from time to time for a long while yet. It must be heartbreaking for his family.

[Maddog37]

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Sad. Ice etc is just a blight on humanity.

[ledge]

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It's a huge task for him to stay off them but maybe the routine of football at the Tigers, the support structure around him and the focus by the AFL and the media etc contributed to a more healthier Cousins.

I guess this is a an ongoing work in progress for him and that he will slip up from time to time for a long while yet. It must be heartbreaking for his family.

From what I just read somewhere it seems it was an amount enough to be charged with importing and selling, not just his own use.

With him being all over the papers for near on 2 years about his addiction you imagine the last place he would have drugs would be at an airport.

[Greystache]

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From what I just read somewhere it seems it was an amount enough to be charged with importing and selling, not just his own use.

With him being all over the papers for near on 2 years about his addiction you imagine the last place he would have drugs would be at an airport.

The amount of a drug a seasoned addict would use would be the equivalent of what would normally be considered a trafficable quantity.

Anyway lets stick to the Cousins aspect of this story.

[ledge]

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The amount of a drug a seasoned addict would use would be the equivalent of what would normally be considered a trafficable quantity.

Anyway lets stick to the Cousins aspect of this story.

Well this time they have gone the trafficking charge it seems.

[chef]

Re: Ben Cousins again

Something he is going to have to deal with for the rest of his life unfortunately. Hopefully his will power is strong enough for the sake of his child.

[AndrewP6]

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Just so sad the guy is so messed up. Let's not forget, he's also someone's brother, son and now, father.

[comrade]

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Something he is going to have to deal with for the rest of his life unfortunately. Hopefully his will power is strong enough for the sake of his child.

Clearly it's not.

[Desipura]

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Something he is going to have to deal with for the rest of his life unfortunately. Hopefully his will power is strong enough for the sake of his child.

He is coming from too far back regarding his addiction. Was reported he has been on drugs since he was 17 yo.

[jeemak]

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I think a lot of people who have watched the story wanted the saga to be done and dusted by the time he finished up with competitive football.

Ice, amongst other drugs doesn't allow for that and Cousins is in a lot of trouble beyond what the judicial system in WA may or may not determine to be an adequate punishment.

As far as the charges he's facing are concerned, it's hard to know how seriously the intent to supply aspect will be taken until more comes out in the wash.

[Ghost Dog]

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He is coming from too far back regarding his addiction. Was reported he has been on drugs since he was 17 yo.

That's a real blow for his family. Cruel for his many supporters; especially in the west and down there at tigerland.

[westdog54]

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The amount of a drug a seasoned addict would use would be the equivalent of what would normally be considered a trafficable quantity.

If he has been charged with trafficking it would be based on more than just the quantity located.

[jeemak]

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If he has been charged with trafficking it would be based on more than just the quantity located.

westdog54, are you sure? I've heard WA's intent to supply and trafficing are a little more onerous than other states (appreciate your username might infer you're from WA, so happy to be educated)?