Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter has checked into a drug rehab in Florida. Carter told former Cowboys linebacker Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson that he was sick and tired of being sick and tired, and Henderson, a former addict himself, is backing him all the way. Carter hopes that after he completes a successful drug rehab program, he’ll be back with the NFL to resume his career.

Carter was arrested when he was spotted selling marijuana in a gas station, and the observer call 911.

What Carter was doing selling marijuana in a gas station is beyond me. He’s well-known, obviously doesn’t need the money – it’s just goes to show you how off the rails things can get when people get involved in drugs.

It’s good to see another athlete stepping forward, admitting he has a problem, and getting into drug rehab so he can do something about it.

If more pro athletes did the same, it could have a very positive impact on drug abuse among other athletes, and their fans. It means a lot when someone you admire takes a stand against drugs. If role models can influence people to take drugs, they can also influence them to get into drug rehab so they can stop.

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