IIRC from his days in Nebraska, wasn't his father a pivotal figure in his life. I'm not suggesting that excuses his behavior just furthering your point that there may not be anyone else close enough to him to help.This article is old, but I remember when I first heard about this with Richie, I thought to myself, "who are the individuals close to him that can move him to the proper help?" Most people in his position are surrounded by people leeching or just people afraid to address his need.