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Supervisor Aaron Peskin says he has entered alcohol treatment; board members offer public support
Summary
Supervisor Aaron Peskin told the Board of Supervisors he has entered treatment for alcohol dependence and asked for support; board leaders and colleagues publicly expressed support during the June 15 meeting.
Supervisor Aaron Peskin told the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on June 15 that he has entered treatment for alcohol dependence and asked for the public27s and his colleagues27 support.
At a personal-privilege statement during the board27s meeting, Supervisor Aaron Peskin said, "I27ve entered treatment for alcohol dependence under the guidance of professionals, and I intend to stay in treatment as long as it takes to recover." He said medical staff recommended he continue to perform his duties while receiving care and that he is "profoundly sorry" for conduct he said he regrets.
Peskin27s statement followed earlier remarks by…
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