Delonte West Reportedly ‘Roughing It Out’ While Detoxing In Rehab
Former NBA guard Delonte West is reportedly “roughing it out” during his initial phase of rehab, which includes the 37-year-old Washington, D.C. native detoxing all traces of drugs and alcohol from his system.
While detoxing is no easy process, sources close to the former baller tell TMZ that they’re happy with his progress and that he’s “doing fine.” As perviously reported, West entered a treatment facility last week after Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reunited him with his mother in Dallas. Then, West agreed to enter a rehabilitation clinic in Florida, this after disturbing videos swept the internet, showing West involved in street fights and begging for money.
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As West continues treatment wit Phase 1 (detoxing), he’s set to to move to a new location, where treatment will shift focus to his mental health and long term sobriety programs. In addition to Cuban’s assistance, former MLB superstar Daryl Strawberry, who’s defeated his own substance abuse issues, has offered a hand to West during and after treatment.
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