Politics & Government

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. Being Treated for Mood Disorder

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is not being treated for alcohol addiction or other substance abuse, according to the Sun-Times.

The Sun-Times reported that Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s office released a statement saying the congressman is "being treated for 'a mood disorder'—not for alcoholism or substance abuse."

NBC earlier reported that yes, Jackson actually is being treated for alcohol abuse in Arizona.

According to the Sun-Times story, Jackson's people won't say where the congressman is getting help for his mood disorder, but the statement from his office claimed “The Congressman is receiving intensive medical treatment at a residential treatment facility for a mood disorder. He is responding positively to treatment.”

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