News (Media Awareness Project) - CN ON: Mcguinty Proud Smitherman Overcame Drugs |
| Title: | CN ON: Mcguinty Proud Smitherman Overcame Drugs |
| Published On: | 2006-05-13 |
| Source: | Hamilton Spectator (CN ON) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-14 05:12:01 |
MCGUINTY PROUD SMITHERMAN OVERCAME DRUGS
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty said yesterday he's proud of Health
Minister George Smitherman, who admitted in an interview that he
conquered an addiction to illegal drugs 10 years ago before entering politics.
"He had a heck of a challenge before him and he overcame that
challenge," the premier said.
Smitherman, 42, told The Toronto Star he took stimulants used as
"party drugs" in the early to mid-1990s.
McGuinty admitted he was unaware of Smitherman's addiction prior to
the article, but said his health minister's admission should be an
inspiration to others.
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty said yesterday he's proud of Health
Minister George Smitherman, who admitted in an interview that he
conquered an addiction to illegal drugs 10 years ago before entering politics.
"He had a heck of a challenge before him and he overcame that
challenge," the premier said.
Smitherman, 42, told The Toronto Star he took stimulants used as
"party drugs" in the early to mid-1990s.
McGuinty admitted he was unaware of Smitherman's addiction prior to
the article, but said his health minister's admission should be an
inspiration to others.
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