Gibson Confusion

I found these two statements in the NYTimes story on Mel Gibson's real apology this time:-

Richard Donner, who directed Mr. Gibson in the hugely profitable “Lethal Weapon” films, said he had never heard the actor speak an anti-Semitic word. “In all of us there are seeds that have been implanted by others,” Mr. Donner said. “He’s crying out for help.”

and

Donna Dubrow, a veteran film producer who has been collaborating with Mr. Gibson to develop “Lady Gold,” a detective drama, said she believed his expressions of regret were genuine. “My experience with him in the past is when he says something, he does it,” she said.

Okay, so what does he need help for? Alcoholism or Antisemitism?

And when he says something (i.e., "f#cking Jew"), what does he mean?