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   http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/nicholas-brendon-r   
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   Nicholas Brendon Reveals He Relapsed: ‘I’ve Unfortunately Stumbled’ in My   
   Sobriety   
      
   Owning up. Nicholas Brendon reveals exclusively to Us Weekly that he   
   recently relapsed with alcohol. The Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum, who has   
   struggled with sobriety for years, was spotted drinking at a Comic-Con   
   convention in Des Moines, Iowa, in May.   
      
   "Recently, some people have gone to the media saying they saw me drinking at   
   a convention. This is completely true,” Brendon, 45, tells Us in a   
   statement. "I was feeling down, went to the hotel bar and ordered a few   
   beers. I’m in the public eye, but I’m just like any person working the   
   program."   
      
   "It’s minute by minute, day by day, and I’ve unfortunately stumbled,” he   
   continued. "I’m very happy to say that nothing like the events of last year   
   have occurred, and I am committed to making sure that they never do again.”   
      
   was arrested several times in 2015. In September, he allegedly got into a   
   domestic dispute with his girlfriend at a hotel in Saratoga Springs, New   
   York, and was charged with third-degree robbery, which is a felony, along   
   with two counts of criminal mischief and one count of obstruction of   
   breathing. He was also arrested once for public intoxication and twice for   
   trashing hotel rooms while under the influence. In August, Brendon had a   
   disastrous appearance on Dr. Phil and walked off the set mid-taping because   
   he felt the psychologist “went for the jugular."   
      
   Now Brendon says he’s on a better path and is continuing to seek help for   
   his addictions. The comic book writer spent 90 days at a rehab treatment   
   center late last year and was doing much better until his relapse.   
      
   "After I returned [from Iowa], I and those helping me deal with my   
   addictions and depression took steps to help me maintain my sobriety. At   
   this time, I’m focusing on the positives and each new day that I can face   
   without a drink is a plus for me,” he said. "For my loved ones and fans,   
   I’m   
   sorry if I’ve let you down, but all any of us can do is try. I am.”   
      
           [maybe he should stay OUT of the public eye for a few years]   
      
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