Chris Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, announced he is running for Burris' Senate seat.
Posted on 06/12/2009 5:59:36 AM PDT by outpostinmass2
WASHINGTON—Rep. Patrick Kennedy, who has struggled with depression, alcoholism and addiction for much of his life, said Friday that he has checked into a medical facility for treatment.
Discuss COMMENTS (17) The Rhode Island Democrat said in a statement that his recovery is a "lifelong process" and that he will do whatever it takes to preserve his health.
"I have decided to temporarily step away from my normal routine to ensure that I am being as vigilant as possible in my recovery," Kennedy said. He did not disclose where he was being treated.
Kennedy, who has wrestled with alcoholism, bipolar disorder, an addiction to prescription drugs and bouts of binge drinking, has often spoken publicly about his recovery and the importance of removing any stigma associated with mental illnesses. He has been a leading voice in Congress on mental health issues.
"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," he said.
Kennedy's office declined to offer any details about the congressman's health or what prompted him to seek treatment. He sought the treatment in the last few days, his office said.
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Typical Kennedy.
Good luck to him.
Send a card...
Isn’t he the guy coming to Illinois wanting to run for Senate??
As a Kennedy you don’t just check in without there being a story behind it. Probably got caught whacked out with his pants down in the ladies room and decided to “check himself in”.
Who knows, maybe some poor woman is lying dead in a trunk somewhere.
Well, at least he didn’t say he’s saddened by his actions, or “that’s not the Kennedy I knew.”
AlKennedyIsm?
“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,” he said.
Why is it that whenever anything happens to a “celebrity,” they always want to be an example for “the rest of us” - you know, “the little people”?
Truly amazing. The whole family i sa pathetic mess and yet they want to run our lives.
But, he has no place in the US House of Representatives. His constituents deserve better. If his last name wasn't Kennedy, he would have never been elected, much less re-elected.
No medical rationing for Kennedys, ever;
even as they remove medical care of all others.
Chris Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, announced he is running for Burris' Senate seat.
Personally, I wish him well in his battle. Unfortunately, it does the people of Rhode Island a major disservice to have elected a representative who is still in the process of recovery and unable to devote his full time to their needs.
JFK looks more and more like a moderate Republican compared to the outright socialist in the klan today.
I’s add one thing to that “The dummb one.”
He never gave full time to his job, Now he is just saying he will devote even less time to it.
Thanks!! What kind of Drugs is HE ON??
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