Phil Mickelson sought treatment for family trauma and addiction

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Professional golfer Phil Mickelson, 56, sought treatment for family trauma and addiction earlier this year.

Phil Mickelson, the 56-year-old professional golfer, sought treatment earlier this year for family trauma and addiction, his representatives confirmed to multiple outlets. He voluntarily entered a men's addiction and trauma treatment facility and has since returned home.

Mickelson's representatives did not provide details about when he sought treatment or how long he stayed at the facility. The golfer has not played since March and has been away from LIV Golf and major tournaments for months. Mickelson has previously spoken publicly about gambling issues.

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Phil Mickelson’s reps say he sought treatment for family trauma and addictionGolfer has spoken of gambling issues in past Six-time major winner has not played since March Phil Mickelson sought treatment earlier this year for “family trauma and addiction”, his representatives confirmed to multiple outlets on Wednesday. The 56-year-old golfer voluntarily entered a treatment facility and has since returned home. Mickelson’s representatives did not say when he sought treatment or how long he stayed at a facility. Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 1 Oct, 18:11
Phil Mickelson entered treatment facility for 'family trauma and addiction,' representative saysPhil Mickelson sought treatment for family trauma and addiction, a representative says, after months away from LIV Golf and major tournaments.Fox News · 30 Sept, 23:45
Phil Mickelson checked into men’s addiction and trauma treatment program amid turbulent yearPhil Mickelson sought help from a men's addiction and trauma treatment program earlier this year, a rep for the golfer confirmed to the California Post on Monday.New York Post · 30 Sept, 21:08
Golf star Phil Mickelson checked into addiction treatment facility amid 'family trauma'The professional golfer, 56, is said to have checked into the undisclosed facility recently to seek 'treatment for family trauma and addiction.'Daily Mail Sport · 30 Sept, 21:06

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