Kennedy sits on the Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services and is also a member of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. BD
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy has checked into an unnamed medical facility for help with his recovery from
substance abuse, the Rhode Island Democrat said in a statement Friday.
In May 2006, Kennedy, the son of Sen. Edward Kennedy, was admitted to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, a day after slamming his car into a security barricade on Capitol Hill.
At the time, Kennedy said he had been suffering from addictions and depression since he was a young man. "In consultation with my doctors, I have decided to temporarily step away from my normal routine to ensure that I am being as vigilant as possible in my recovery. I hope that in some small way my decision to be proactive and public in my efforts to remain healthy can help remove the stigma that has served as a barrier for many Americans reluctant to get the help they need."
Patrick Kennedy checks into rehab facility - CNN.com
I don't know from personal experience, but addition is a tough issue to handle. I wish him the very best.
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