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ABC News anchor Elizabeth Vargas has gone public with her decision to enter rehab for alcohol dependence, hoping it will give others “the courage to seek help.”
“Like so many people, I am dealing with addiction,” she confirmed in a statement. “I realized I was becoming increasingly dependent on alcohol, and feel fortunate to have recognized it for the problem it was becoming. I am in treatment and am so thankful for the love and support of my family, friends and colleagues at ABC News. Like so many others, I will deal with this challenge one day at a time. If coming forward today gives one other person the courage to seek help, I’m grateful.”
She did not disclose when she entered the rehab facility or where it is. The last message on her Twitter account was posted on October 18.
Vargas, 51, hosts ABC News specials and the network’s “20/20” program
When the senior staff at the Disney-owned network had begun whispering about her whereabouts, they were officially told that she was on “medical leave,” but many suspected she had been getting help for an alcohol problem and would be returning soon.
“We are proud of the steps Elizabeth has taken and are pulling for her recovery,” an ABC spokesman says. “We look forward to having her back home at ABC News, where she has done so much distinguished work over the years. Elizabeth is a member of our family, and we will support her in every way we can.”
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Sources:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/06/showbiz/elizabeth-vargas-rehab/
http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/11/06/elizabeth-vargas-rehab-alcohol-addiction-abc-news/#