Nico Izzi ?? (Update: Nico Returns to Racing in 2022)

agn5009 wrote:

Why does "the sport" need to pay more attention to riders getting hooked on pills? I hate when people spew that nonsense. It's not "the sports"...

Why does "the sport" need to pay more attention to riders getting hooked on pills? I hate when people spew that nonsense. It's not "the sports" responsibility. Nico is a grown man, it's his own damn responsibility to care for himself. It's the sports responsibility to ensure that no rider is using pills or whatever to gain an unfair advantage. That's it.

If I become a junky and my employer finds out I'm using banned controlled substances I would most likely get suspended for the first violation. If it happens again, I would be fired. They have NO obligation to coddle me or intervene when I fall on my ass.

I apologize for coming off like as ass, but just read what you wrote and actually think long and hard about it. Take into consideration how it is absolutely 100% impossible for "the sport" to intervene in any way, shape or form other than drug testing them and suspending them. Our sport is not big enough to be able to send riders to rehab or counseling and quite frankly it's not their responsibility.

Take responsibility for his own actions, lean on family and friends for support, enter rehab or whatever he's got to do to get clean. That's what needs done. "The sport" doesn't owe him anything just because he can ride a dirt bike really well.

NorCal 50+ wrote:

It is funny how a lot of racers that went pro around the same time- around 2004- had problems- J Law, Stroupe, Nico. Was there some...

It is funny how a lot of racers that went pro around the same time- around 2004- had problems- J Law, Stroupe, Nico. Was there some kind of influence in the sport at that time?

This sport needs to pay more attention to the issue of riders getting injured and hooked on pills. It is well documented with Austin and Izzi.
Izzi was on his way to the top until he had to step off his Suzuki in Supercross and broke his heels. He said the team never even got in touch with him in the hospital- he had to call DeCoster. That might be a sign of how riders are tossed away and left to fend for themselves.

agn5009 wrote:

Why does "the sport" need to pay more attention to riders getting hooked on pills? I hate when people spew that nonsense. It's not "the sports"...

Why does "the sport" need to pay more attention to riders getting hooked on pills? I hate when people spew that nonsense. It's not "the sports" responsibility. Nico is a grown man, it's his own damn responsibility to care for himself. It's the sports responsibility to ensure that no rider is using pills or whatever to gain an unfair advantage. That's it.

If I become a junky and my employer finds out I'm using banned controlled substances I would most likely get suspended for the first violation. If it happens again, I would be fired. They have NO obligation to coddle me or intervene when I fall on my ass.

I apologize for coming off like as ass, but just read what you wrote and actually think long and hard about it. Take into consideration how it is absolutely 100% impossible for "the sport" to intervene in any way, shape or form other than drug testing them and suspending them. Our sport is not big enough to be able to send riders to rehab or counseling and quite frankly it's not their responsibility.

Take responsibility for his own actions, lean on family and friends for support, enter rehab or whatever he's got to do to get clean. That's what needs done. "The sport" doesn't owe him anything just because he can ride a dirt bike really well.

DavetheVintageGuy wrote:

Looks like he's going to be in South Alabama at the end of the month if anyone wants to take a class. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/07/04/203295/s1200_NI_Class.jpg[/img]

Looks like he's going to be in South Alabama at the end of the month if anyone wants to take a class.

PastranaWho wrote:

People will actually take mx lessons from this dude

mx317 wrote:

You don't think he could give you some riding tips?

NorCal 50+ wrote:

It is funny how a lot of racers that went pro around the same time- around 2004- had problems- J Law, Stroupe, Nico. Was there some...

It is funny how a lot of racers that went pro around the same time- around 2004- had problems- J Law, Stroupe, Nico. Was there some kind of influence in the sport at that time?

This sport needs to pay more attention to the issue of riders getting injured and hooked on pills. It is well documented with Austin and Izzi.
Izzi was on his way to the top until he had to step off his Suzuki in Supercross and broke his heels. He said the team never even got in touch with him in the hospital- he had to call DeCoster. That might be a sign of how riders are tossed away and left to fend for themselves.

agn5009 wrote:

Why does "the sport" need to pay more attention to riders getting hooked on pills? I hate when people spew that nonsense. It's not "the sports"...

Why does "the sport" need to pay more attention to riders getting hooked on pills? I hate when people spew that nonsense. It's not "the sports" responsibility. Nico is a grown man, it's his own damn responsibility to care for himself. It's the sports responsibility to ensure that no rider is using pills or whatever to gain an unfair advantage. That's it.

If I become a junky and my employer finds out I'm using banned controlled substances I would most likely get suspended for the first violation. If it happens again, I would be fired. They have NO obligation to coddle me or intervene when I fall on my ass.

I apologize for coming off like as ass, but just read what you wrote and actually think long and hard about it. Take into consideration how it is absolutely 100% impossible for "the sport" to intervene in any way, shape or form other than drug testing them and suspending them. Our sport is not big enough to be able to send riders to rehab or counseling and quite frankly it's not their responsibility.

Take responsibility for his own actions, lean on family and friends for support, enter rehab or whatever he's got to do to get clean. That's what needs done. "The sport" doesn't owe him anything just because he can ride a dirt bike really well.

oldblood wrote:

There is a nation wide epidemic of opioid addiction. It usually follows a prescription from a doctor for pain following a sugery or injury. Mx obviously...

There is a nation wide epidemic of opioid addiction.
It usually follows a prescription from a doctor for pain following a sugery or injury. Mx obviously is filled with injuries, and prescriptions for pain. Does mx owe anything to Nico? Shoot, hell if I know. I'm not even sure he has or had a problem with this. But I've been in the ICU a number of times, and had the prescriptions, and I can't believe that the mx community (DC, VITAL, TRANSWORLD, MXA, ETC.) haven't covered this for the good of unsuspecting mx injured riders. This medication takes over. I plead with the prior mentioned to address this problem.

OCgoon1533 wrote:

https://resultsmx.com/swapexp/class.asp?c=175&e=80

Good to see him lining up. 👌

B Gotti wrote:

This shit has gotten the better of many racers. Hopefully one day they find a better alternative.

bvm111 wrote:

holy shit this is a 5 year old thread [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/07/25/561351/s1200_5B1C2003_45CA_486D_8834_F1E118DEDA2B.jpg[/img]

holy shit this is a 5 year old thread

bvm111 wrote:

holy shit this is a 5 year old thread [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/07/25/561351/s1200_5B1C2003_45CA_486D_8834_F1E118DEDA2B.jpg[/img]

holy shit this is a 5 year old thread

dboivin wrote:

yeah i had to thumb threw it for the nastalgic trolling. and just for the new peeps that read threw this wondering what happened to him...

yeah i had to thumb threw it for the nastalgic trolling.

and just for the new peeps that read threw this wondering what happened to him. i believe hes in jail somewhere down south...maybe new orleans or little rock....something like that. he burned a lot of people up here and had a bolo out on him for some stuff....they finally caught up on him.

vanillaice782 wrote:

They secretly stopped basing hospital reimbursements on subjective pain control, so that's a start. It was part of the Affordable Care Act and it basically kick...

They secretly stopped basing hospital reimbursements on subjective pain control, so that's a start. It was part of the Affordable Care Act and it basically kick started the opioid epidemic

vanillaice782 wrote:

They secretly stopped basing hospital reimbursements on subjective pain control, so that's a start. It was part of the Affordable Care Act and it basically kick...

They secretly stopped basing hospital reimbursements on subjective pain control, so that's a start. It was part of the Affordable Care Act and it basically kick started the opioid epidemic

Leave Us To wrote:

I think the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharmaceuticals with their lying sales force has everything to do with the opioid crisis, but you know...

I think the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharmaceuticals with their lying sales force has everything to do with the opioid crisis, but you know what they say about opinions.

Three biggest lies 1) I will call you right back 2) Checks in the mail 3) Affordable Care Act replacement plan will be here in 2.5 weeks and it is PERFECT

vanillaice782 wrote:

They secretly stopped basing hospital reimbursements on subjective pain control, so that's a start. It was part of the Affordable Care Act and it basically kick...

They secretly stopped basing hospital reimbursements on subjective pain control, so that's a start. It was part of the Affordable Care Act and it basically kick started the opioid epidemic

Leave Us To wrote:

I think the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharmaceuticals with their lying sales force has everything to do with the opioid crisis, but you know...

I think the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharmaceuticals with their lying sales force has everything to do with the opioid crisis, but you know what they say about opinions.

Three biggest lies 1) I will call you right back 2) Checks in the mail 3) Affordable Care Act replacement plan will be here in 2.5 weeks and it is PERFECT

vanillaice782 wrote:

They secretly stopped basing hospital reimbursements on subjective pain control, so that's a start. It was part of the Affordable Care Act and it basically kick...

They secretly stopped basing hospital reimbursements on subjective pain control, so that's a start. It was part of the Affordable Care Act and it basically kick started the opioid epidemic

Leave Us To wrote:

I think the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharmaceuticals with their lying sales force has everything to do with the opioid crisis, but you know...

I think the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharmaceuticals with their lying sales force has everything to do with the opioid crisis, but you know what they say about opinions.

Three biggest lies 1) I will call you right back 2) Checks in the mail 3) Affordable Care Act replacement plan will be here in 2.5 weeks and it is PERFECT

PNWMXer wrote:

I don’t think it’s an either/or. -Big Pharma (especially Pfizer and their sales folks) -Government critters in the pocket of said companies, looking the other way...

I don’t think it’s an either/or.

-Big Pharma (especially Pfizer and their sales folks)

-Government critters in the pocket of said companies, looking the other way, until they can’t, then fining drug companies an amount that sounds big to citizens, yet only amounts to a few weeks’ profit for the company.

-Doctors who handed out pills like chiclets, either due to kickbacks or ego of “knowing how to prescribe off label” because “I’m a doctor.”

-a society that wants a pill to fix things every time they visit a doctor (not talking severe pain, I’m talking whiny people who have a mild discomfort and see a doctor demanding they be prescribed “something,” lest they feel their doctor visit cheated them somehow).

The first three are in view plain as day in Pfizer’s failed pain meds that caused nasty side affects like skin falling off. Pfizer only got a narrow FDA approval due to some study results. They then sent an aggressive sales team out, paying doctors to be “consultants” and encouraging off-label prescriptions. The government ultimately touted a 2.3 billion dollar fine as if it were really sending a message-Pfizer paid it in one wire transfer and moved on.

Just remember-there’s no money for big pharma or their paid-for politicians in a healthy America…

BMc914 wrote:

[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/07/25/561353/s1200_20220726_002543.jpg[/img]

B Gotti wrote:

This shit has gotten the better of many racers. Hopefully one day they find a better alternative.

Leave Us To wrote:

I think the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharmaceuticals with their lying sales force has everything to do with the opioid crisis, but you know...

I think the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharmaceuticals with their lying sales force has everything to do with the opioid crisis, but you know what they say about opinions.

Three biggest lies 1) I will call you right back 2) Checks in the mail 3) Affordable Care Act replacement plan will be here in 2.5 weeks and it is PERFECT

PNWMXer wrote:

I don’t think it’s an either/or. -Big Pharma (especially Pfizer and their sales folks) -Government critters in the pocket of said companies, looking the other way...

I don’t think it’s an either/or.

-Big Pharma (especially Pfizer and their sales folks)

-Government critters in the pocket of said companies, looking the other way, until they can’t, then fining drug companies an amount that sounds big to citizens, yet only amounts to a few weeks’ profit for the company.

-Doctors who handed out pills like chiclets, either due to kickbacks or ego of “knowing how to prescribe off label” because “I’m a doctor.”

-a society that wants a pill to fix things every time they visit a doctor (not talking severe pain, I’m talking whiny people who have a mild discomfort and see a doctor demanding they be prescribed “something,” lest they feel their doctor visit cheated them somehow).

The first three are in view plain as day in Pfizer’s failed pain meds that caused nasty side affects like skin falling off. Pfizer only got a narrow FDA approval due to some study results. They then sent an aggressive sales team out, paying doctors to be “consultants” and encouraging off-label prescriptions. The government ultimately touted a 2.3 billion dollar fine as if it were really sending a message-Pfizer paid it in one wire transfer and moved on.

Just remember-there’s no money for big pharma or their paid-for politicians in a healthy America…

Shapi wrote:

Just remember, Dr. 's work for the patient, insurance co really, so patient wants script, Dr. wants happy patient to go away and worse gets ding'd...

Just remember, Dr. 's work for the patient, insurance co really, so patient wants script, Dr. wants happy patient to go away and worse gets ding'd by insurance co if patient comes back, because after all Dr. needs to help patient get better, so Dr writes script, patient comes back, Dr says no, patient goes to new Dr...rinse and repeat. Don't blame Dr.'s or pharma for that matter, blame CMS (Medicare) and insurance companies. Remember, Dr.'s are doing a job too and need to run a business. When insurance pays them to make patients go away, they will do what the customer (insurance co) wants...and now back to the moto convo...that Swap series looks pretty cool with current and former racers.

vanillaice782 wrote:

They secretly stopped basing hospital reimbursements on subjective pain control, so that's a start. It was part of the Affordable Care Act and it basically kick...

They secretly stopped basing hospital reimbursements on subjective pain control, so that's a start. It was part of the Affordable Care Act and it basically kick started the opioid epidemic

Leave Us To wrote:

I think the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharmaceuticals with their lying sales force has everything to do with the opioid crisis, but you know...

I think the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharmaceuticals with their lying sales force has everything to do with the opioid crisis, but you know what they say about opinions.

Three biggest lies 1) I will call you right back 2) Checks in the mail 3) Affordable Care Act replacement plan will be here in 2.5 weeks and it is PERFECT

PNWMXer wrote:

I don’t think it’s an either/or. -Big Pharma (especially Pfizer and their sales folks) -Government critters in the pocket of said companies, looking the other way...

I don’t think it’s an either/or.

-Big Pharma (especially Pfizer and their sales folks)

-Government critters in the pocket of said companies, looking the other way, until they can’t, then fining drug companies an amount that sounds big to citizens, yet only amounts to a few weeks’ profit for the company.

-Doctors who handed out pills like chiclets, either due to kickbacks or ego of “knowing how to prescribe off label” because “I’m a doctor.”

-a society that wants a pill to fix things every time they visit a doctor (not talking severe pain, I’m talking whiny people who have a mild discomfort and see a doctor demanding they be prescribed “something,” lest they feel their doctor visit cheated them somehow).

The first three are in view plain as day in Pfizer’s failed pain meds that caused nasty side affects like skin falling off. Pfizer only got a narrow FDA approval due to some study results. They then sent an aggressive sales team out, paying doctors to be “consultants” and encouraging off-label prescriptions. The government ultimately touted a 2.3 billion dollar fine as if it were really sending a message-Pfizer paid it in one wire transfer and moved on.

Just remember-there’s no money for big pharma or their paid-for politicians in a healthy America…

BMc914 wrote:

[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/07/25/561353/s1200_20220726_002543.jpg[/img]

PNWMXer wrote:

I don’t think it’s an either/or. -Big Pharma (especially Pfizer and their sales folks) -Government critters in the pocket of said companies, looking the other way...

I don’t think it’s an either/or.

-Big Pharma (especially Pfizer and their sales folks)

-Government critters in the pocket of said companies, looking the other way, until they can’t, then fining drug companies an amount that sounds big to citizens, yet only amounts to a few weeks’ profit for the company.

-Doctors who handed out pills like chiclets, either due to kickbacks or ego of “knowing how to prescribe off label” because “I’m a doctor.”

-a society that wants a pill to fix things every time they visit a doctor (not talking severe pain, I’m talking whiny people who have a mild discomfort and see a doctor demanding they be prescribed “something,” lest they feel their doctor visit cheated them somehow).

The first three are in view plain as day in Pfizer’s failed pain meds that caused nasty side affects like skin falling off. Pfizer only got a narrow FDA approval due to some study results. They then sent an aggressive sales team out, paying doctors to be “consultants” and encouraging off-label prescriptions. The government ultimately touted a 2.3 billion dollar fine as if it were really sending a message-Pfizer paid it in one wire transfer and moved on.

Just remember-there’s no money for big pharma or their paid-for politicians in a healthy America…

Shapi wrote:

Just remember, Dr. 's work for the patient, insurance co really, so patient wants script, Dr. wants happy patient to go away and worse gets ding'd...

Just remember, Dr. 's work for the patient, insurance co really, so patient wants script, Dr. wants happy patient to go away and worse gets ding'd by insurance co if patient comes back, because after all Dr. needs to help patient get better, so Dr writes script, patient comes back, Dr says no, patient goes to new Dr...rinse and repeat. Don't blame Dr.'s or pharma for that matter, blame CMS (Medicare) and insurance companies. Remember, Dr.'s are doing a job too and need to run a business. When insurance pays them to make patients go away, they will do what the customer (insurance co) wants...and now back to the moto convo...that Swap series looks pretty cool with current and former racers.

PNWMXer wrote:

I don’t completely disagree, but I would also point out that there should be a big difference between a businessperson who sells things to people and...

I don’t completely disagree, but I would also point out that there should be a big difference between a businessperson who sells things to people and one who treats people. The latter took an oath to do no harm. They can’t (or at least shouldn’t) be able to claim “because profits” in their rationale for prescribing unnecessary pills and/or unnecessary quantities.

Yes, I also realize this is rather idyllic and ignores the reality that they have to stay in business, or we don’t have doctors anymore. But there must be a balance somewhere.

dboivin wrote:

no way he raced. someone signed up with his name maybe.

https://www.leaderpub.com/2019/04/29/mx-champion-sentenced-for-slew-of-…

dboivin wrote:

no way he raced. someone signed up with his name maybe.

https://www.leaderpub.com/2019/04/29/mx-champion-sentenced-for-slew-of-…

ACBailey89 wrote:

With how our “Justice” system works he could easily be out by now on good behavior. I hope he took the time to deal with his...

With how our “Justice” system works he could easily be out by now on good behavior. I hope he took the time to deal with his problems and is riding moto for fun.

Leave Us To wrote:

I think the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharmaceuticals with their lying sales force has everything to do with the opioid crisis, but you know...

I think the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharmaceuticals with their lying sales force has everything to do with the opioid crisis, but you know what they say about opinions.

Three biggest lies 1) I will call you right back 2) Checks in the mail 3) Affordable Care Act replacement plan will be here in 2.5 weeks and it is PERFECT

PNWMXer wrote:

I don’t think it’s an either/or. -Big Pharma (especially Pfizer and their sales folks) -Government critters in the pocket of said companies, looking the other way...

I don’t think it’s an either/or.

-Big Pharma (especially Pfizer and their sales folks)

-Government critters in the pocket of said companies, looking the other way, until they can’t, then fining drug companies an amount that sounds big to citizens, yet only amounts to a few weeks’ profit for the company.

-Doctors who handed out pills like chiclets, either due to kickbacks or ego of “knowing how to prescribe off label” because “I’m a doctor.”

-a society that wants a pill to fix things every time they visit a doctor (not talking severe pain, I’m talking whiny people who have a mild discomfort and see a doctor demanding they be prescribed “something,” lest they feel their doctor visit cheated them somehow).

The first three are in view plain as day in Pfizer’s failed pain meds that caused nasty side affects like skin falling off. Pfizer only got a narrow FDA approval due to some study results. They then sent an aggressive sales team out, paying doctors to be “consultants” and encouraging off-label prescriptions. The government ultimately touted a 2.3 billion dollar fine as if it were really sending a message-Pfizer paid it in one wire transfer and moved on.

Just remember-there’s no money for big pharma or their paid-for politicians in a healthy America…

Bruce372 wrote:

What are the name of the Pfizer drugs you are talking about causing skin issues?