Ted Williams leaves rehab and it’s against the doctors orders less than two weeks after entering for drug and alcohol dependency. Ted is the homeless man with the Golden Voice I wrote about previously.
Mike Barry, the CEO of People Advocating Recovery, said that Williams’ fight against addiction wasn’t unusual. A former addict himself, he said the fame was sure to distract the YouTube sensation from concentrating on his recovery.
“It’s very easy to get caught up in [the praise],” Barry said. “As human beings we all like to get some compliments and when you’ve been down and out for quite awhile the praise feels good.”
Barry, like many recovering addicts, said it took more than one stint in rehab to help him kick the life-consuming habit — especially with all of the noise around him.
“Recovery has to be first,” he advised.
TMZ.com reported that Williams’ girlfriend is still in the center.
Alcohol and drugs are a long road of recovery. Praying for Ted and wishing him the best. He has a bright future ahead if he can clean up his life.
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