"You don't throw a whole life away just 'cause it's banged up a little" (part deux)

[Danzig]

thing is, unless and until the addict recognizes they have a problem and that they want to change, there's nothing anyone can do to help them-or to force them to quit. if this guy isn't at that point, then no one can do a thing. it's all well and good to say give another chance, but you can't just keep doing that. it's a high risk job, and doesn't just affect the one rider. the track needs to take care of the other riders, the horses, and all the other employees. if this guy doesn't want to change, he doesn't need to be riding. a suspension until he's sober, and stays that way, would be more helpful than a suspension with an end date.