Grey’s Anatomy Actor Eric Dane Seeks Drug Treatment

Actor Eric Dane, who plays Dr. Mark Sloan on the hit show Grey’s Anatomy, has diagnosed himself in need of treatment. The star of the medical drama recently confirmed to CNN that he has "voluntarily checked himself into a treatment facility to help him get off pain medication that he was prescribed for a sports injury that he suffered over the recent hiatus."

Prescription painkillers, while helpful when used as directed for a short period of time, can be highly addictive and are prone to abuse. In addition, detox from prescription meds can be tricky and should only be done under a doctor’s care.

The story originally surfaced when the tabloid The Star reported that the 38-year-old had checked in to a Los Angeles rehabilitation clinic for a 30-day stay.

Celebs in Treatment

Dane’s move is part of a positive trend in Hollywood that includes celebs seeking treatment proactively, rather than waiting until a problem with drugs or alcohol leads to unflattering stories and creates larger legal, personal or professional problems.

Dane has plenty of reasons to take care of himself and get back to health. In addition to his plum TV role, his wife Rebecca Gayheart is pregnant with the couple’s second child, a sibling for one-year-old daughter Billie Beatrice. His TV show resumed production on July 19, and Dane’s rep says his client planned to report back to work on time.

While addiction isn’t easy to overcome, no matter what the substance, seeking treatment early and being open and honest about the problem can go a long way toward sobriety and a full, healthy life in recovery.

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