When is "Alcoholism Awareness" month?

Alcoholism takes a far greater toll on people's lives than breast cancer by far, but it's not as glamorous. Not to mention the fact that that the government could never part with the revenue they'd lose by being proactive in treating alcoholism.

To number9dream - Drinking and driving is a choice. Getting breast cancer is not.

I love Stash, he has been an ardent supporter of local music, and an all around great guy. However if these are true charges, he needs to face the music. I hope that he gets what ever help he needs so he can return to his best form and reclaim his place on the radio. Best Of Luck Stash...

While I vehemently oppose drunk driving on any level, I hear too many unbalanced stories about those who have killed people while driving drunk and received no jail time at all, so I have a hard time understanding why there is no consistency. I do believe that with Stash's popularity as a public figure, he could bring more awareness to the subject by doing something in the community, however, just because he is a public figure, I don't believe he should escape punishment. However, they need to jail those who kill every time.

Maybe, if he hadn't lost that 50 pounds he was always bragging about in the weight loss commercials, he wouldn't have been so drunk. See, losing weight can be a bad thing!

"What's in the box, Stash?"

Oh, just me...

This guy has had too many offenses to only get 6 mos!!!!! Plus he had no car insurance...... I wonder whyJudge Hazlett was so lenient - she's the toughest HC judge out there!! 28 day rehab only checks the block & doesn't make an alkie and ex-alkie

How many instances of DUI does he have? If it's more than 3 in less than 3 years, then fine this guy heavily and take away his driver's license for a year, as well as requiring that he has to have regular BAL's about every 3 day for a year.
If he is found driving without a license, put him in prison for at least a year.

Really, most people with DUI's need to be referred to a alcohol treatment center or told what a damned cab is.

Better yet, why doesn't society burn the hydra, keeping the heads from growing back and mandate that all alcohol sold for anything save cooking has to have the alcohol removed from it?
There are methods to do that today.

Hmmm, I had no idea breast cancer was glamorous, said no Survivor Ever! Bad analogy, number9dream!

The judicial system is very broken and I bet his punishment will be a pat on the hand especially in Harford County. I’m sure it will cost him a pretty penny in attorney fees . Check out case #12K11000334 in Harford co circuit court. This drunk was only sentenced to 1 yr in Harford Hilton with work release for his 8th DWI. Was released in Oct 2011 without any probation whatsoever and was arrested for his 9th DWI in Jan 2012 in Stewartstown PA. His hearing will be in November 2012 in York county, pa. He’s since been caught driving several times on a revoked license in MD. He’ll probably again be drinking and driving daily without a driver’s license by the end of November. It’s sad that there has to be a fatality (usually not the drunk driver) before justice is served.

I made no excuses for the guy.

If breast cancer wasn't so glamorous, Ray Lewis would be making a terrible fashion faux pas in his pink football cleats.

Stash, I have listened to you since day 1 on the radio. Those of us in Bel Air meet you many times even before you were married. Years ago when you stopped in the Firehouse Tavern and go into the parking lot with a bartender people begged you to think about what you were doing and to get help. You have gotten away with more then anyone I know because of who you are. My brother did far less then you did and it took him 15 yrs to get his license. I know the 30 days is rehab didn't do enough for you hopefully the 6 months will. Get your crap together we are your fans and we miss you on the radio.

No.9....maybe if you had breast cancer and was sick from chemo and radiation and lost all you hair you would realize breast cancer is NOT glamorous.....grow up and stop offending strong, inspirational people

Stash......shame on you.....you are a disgrace. I think the d&d laws really need to change. First offense....serve 1 year and lose license for 1 year, 2nd offense 2 years, 3 strikes, minimum of 10 years and no license for life.....drive with license suspended or revoked during the suspension period, 20 years.......and consistency is the key....you have to make these people realize there is a hefty consequence for their extremely poor choices.

I don't think Mr. Smith should ever drive again. Check out his driving record at http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/inquiry/processDisclaimer.jis (search for Stephen Gregory Smith).

While he may have an alcohol abuse problem it appears that he has at least as big, if not bigger, problem with following the rules of the road. He has 32 CONVICTIONS in the last 6 years. How many times was he given a verbal warning because he's Stash from 98Rock? He got an awfully light sentence most likely because he hired a really good local lawyer. From the Aegis..."(Judge) Hazlett said said she did appreciate that Smith volunteered for the rehabilitation program and noted that Smith has benefited from "very good legal advice"." He's done as well as OJ did in his murder trial. In 2011 he got a probation before judgement on a DUI. That should NEVER happen on DUI and it's especially heinous when you look at his record as a whole. This wreck could have caused fatalities and he didn't even have insurance. He's a driving scofflaw and should be behind bars for years and never be allowed behind the wheel again. I feel bad for his wife, five kids, and the folks that he injured. Driving is a privilege, not a right, and Stash's privilege should have been revoked years ago. The disdain I feel for him as a driver is completely at odds with how I feel about him as radio personality and I wish him no ill will. Good luck to him, his family, and those hurt in the wreck he caused...

I didn't realize he had 5 kids.....double shame on you Stash.....what kind of role model are you for your kids.....when you become a parent, it is your obligation to set an example. When you are in the public light, it is your responsility to be a role model for those who look up to you as a celebrity. Shame on 98 Rock for not providing employee assistance when he was obviously on the skid down. Shame on everyone surrounding individuals with addictions for enabling the behavior and not recognizing the danger addicts pose to innocent people. These statements speak to the legal system as well. Politicians, shape up the laws and hold people accountable for their destructive decisions. I am by no means perfect but my mantra before choosing to do anything is, what would my children think of my actions and choices and how would I feel if one of them made the same choice. Time for adults to start acting like adults.

alcoholism is not an easy ride for the alcoholic or the famliy of an alcoholic...treatment and incarceration can motivate the person to take a hard look at their choices....however even these consequences sometimes dont work sometimes....it is shame on all of us for not having the same compassion for addiction that we have for persons that do suffer from other more socially acceptable diseases that cause us to reach out and provide support...lets look at alcoholism for what is is an addiction....perhaps six months in rehab and another six in jail would have provided him with the long term treatment that we know works best....

Sad for Stashs family:( unfortunately people focus on the offender and what he/she deserves and I believe he needs SERIOUS HELP...But....The victims consist not only of the the people he hit but ...HIS FAMILY YES they are victims of his behavior as well and I hope and pray that extended fammily and friends reach out to them..Not sure of his financial status nor do I care to know...just in case anyone wanted to start throwing his personal info out there please have respect...BUT..I am sure there is a finacial strain on the family as well during this difficult time.I understand the effects drinking and driving has on ones family as i am sure alot of people do BUT please remember he has a wife and children who may or may not read THE PATCH..opinions and facts are what people write about but what WE as "POSTERS" sometimes lose sight of is that #1 he is incarcerated chances are he is not reading this..and #2 His wife and kids might be so keep it real,of course but be respectful...and that statement about Breast cancer and glamourous all in the same sentence ...I am speechless:(...Have a GREAT DAY EVERYONE and thru your daily routine think of some kind word and share it with someone who may need it.

Much like our Country is addicted to greed.... have to hit rock bottom before any semblance of recovery can begin .....hopefully this is rock bottom for Stash.....
Let the recovery begin!

So I decided to look myself up in the court system, just out of curiosity.

Turns out there is someone else with my exact same name and he's not been the best driver either.

M Sullivan....I am not kidding....if someone is on the clock for an employer, then no drinking. Can you drink where you work? I can't

Contrary to popular belief by the X, Y, and Z generations, you really can have fun and not consume alcohol or drugs. If you can't then you are headed in the same direction as Stash and others.

32 convictions and still driving, what's wrong with our legal system?

Then after their MC duties are over, they're not on the clock, are they. I know enough about 98 Rock to know that they encourage addictive behaviors on impressionable 20 something's, thus causing poor choices for themselves and those they entertained.

Even....M Sullivan, to the point of producing offspring that are unsupported.....and the vicious circle continues

Stash probably subscribes to Modern Drunkard magazine. The guide for drunks everywhere. See: http://www.drunkard.com/