Rep. Kirkpatrick Seeking Treatment for Alcoholism After ‘Serious’ Fall

IN this Nov. 8, 2016 file photo, Democratic senatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.) speaks to supporters during an election night party in Phoenix. Kirkpatrick said Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, that she's taking time off from her congressional duties to seek treatment for alcohol dependence after a “serious” fall. Kirkpatrick said she's “finally seeking this help after struggling to do so in the past." Matt York/AP Photo

Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.) said she’s taking time off from her duties as a U.S. representative to get treatment for alcoholism.

Kirkpatrick made the announcement Jan. 15 after saying recently she had a “serious” fall.