Rather than blame the news media for reporting on his apparently substance-induced car accident, Rep. Patrick Kennedy has admitted he has a problem and checked himself into a treatment facility.
"I know I need help," the Rhode Island Democrat said in a brief statement he delivered at a press conference on Friday.Bad as this is, at least he didn't shoot anybody in the face.
Kennedy, the son of Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy, is heading to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., for treatment. This is not his first time seeking help with addiction. Last Christmas, Kennedy returned to Washington, D.C., after a stay at the Mayo Clinic feeling focused and in good shape, he said. But, he added Friday: "As in every recovery, each day has its ups and downs."
Yesterday was definitely a low. Capitol police witnessed Kennedy's car accident and cited him for failure to keep a proper lane, unreasonable speed and failure to give full time and attention to the operation of a vehicle.
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