His drug use began with painkillers provided to him by the Bears to cope with the punishment he absorbed during games , and continued after his football career ended .
According to Pearlman 's biography , Payton was a consistent adulterer , and a multiple drug user .
Payton 's drug use began with painkillers provided to him by the Bears to cope with the punishment he absorbed during games , and continued after his football career ended .
According to Pearlman 's biography , Payton was a consistent adulterer , and a multiple drug user .