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| Patrick Kennedy returns to rehab |
| 2009-06-12 |
| ...and the local media tunes up the violin section. Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I.), who has used his battle with alcoholism and drugs as a springboard for mental illness advocacy, has returned to treatment, he said in a statement released by his office. Kennedy, who entered rehab in May 2006 after crashing an SUV into a Capitol barricade, described his treatment as part of a "lifelong process" of coping with his addiction — but stopped short of saying he'd suffered a relapse. "I have decided to temporarily step away from my normal routine to ensure that I am being as vigilant as possible in my recovery,'' said Kennedy, who didn't disclose the location of his treatment. Try staying there for more then two weeks, Patrick. Maybe it'll work. '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 needed,'' added Kennedy, a leading congressional advocate of mental health programs who has been candid about his struggle with bipolar disorder. |
| Posted by:tu3031 |
| #14 I'd line all of the kennedys up against a wall... |
| Posted by: Hellfish 2009-06-12 23:40 |
| #13 I'd say he was playing for a sympathy-vote, but it's Rhode Island. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2009-06-12 22:31 |
| #12 Here, Patches, here! I've got a treat for you! |
| Posted by: Frank G 2009-06-12 21:34 |
| #11 He's just setting it up so he can get some of that legal Rhode Island pot. |
| Posted by: BrerRabbit 2009-06-12 16:51 |
| #10 What amazes me is that, despite his struggles, he is the most capable man in Rhode Island. Why else would he be their Rep in Congress. |
| Posted by: JAB 2009-06-12 15:52 |
| #9 X-ray him for early brain cancer, if we're talking genetic? |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2009-06-12 15:51 |
| #8 May I suggest young Patrick take some swimming lessons as part of his rehab process. Exercise is healthy and you never know when the ability to swim will come in handy. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2009-06-12 15:38 |
| #7 Need the Amy Winehouse pic stat. |
| Posted by: regular joe 2009-06-12 14:46 |
| #6 Jack, I'd call that snark of the day. |
| Posted by: Abu Uluque 2009-06-12 14:00 |
| #5 Steve, Was that a snark "stresses that go with being a member of the House"? You mean the stress of bending your elbow at all the fund raisers you have for yourself? |
| Posted by: Jack is Back! 2009-06-12 13:01 |
| #4 It's a sad situation. Perhaps without the stresses that go with being a member of the House he could focus better on his recovery? |
| Posted by: Steve White 2009-06-12 12:45 |
| #3 At least we know Patrick is a genetically pure Kennedy. |
| Posted by: ed 2009-06-12 12:11 |
| #2 Kennedy, who entered rehab in May 2006 after crashing an SUV into a Capitol barricade... Piker. Too timid to go off a bridge and get somebody killed. |
| Posted by: Abu Uluque 2009-06-12 11:59 |
| #1 He does his rehab sitting on a barstool. |
| Posted by: Grunter 2009-06-12 11:25 |