It looks like Rush Limbaugh is addicted to painkillers.

Conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh reportedly told his listeners Friday that he does have an addiction to painkillers and will be checking himself into a 30-day drug treatment center.

THE CONSERVATIVE talk-radio host also admitted that he is being investigated for trying to buy narcotics illegally. The disclosure came during the nationally syndicated broadcast of his widely followed radio program. "Immediately following this broadcast, I am checking myself into a treatment center for the next 30 days to once and for all break the hold this highly addictive medication has on me," he said.

I hope he beats it. I've seen too many good people throw their lives away. (Strawberry, Irvin, Downy Jr. are names that come to mind)

CNN has his full statement.