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NEW YORK -- Two weeks after acting erratically at a New York Knicks
basketball game, fashion designer Calvin Klein has announced he is seeking
treatment for a drug problem.

A spokeswoman for Klein, 60, would not specify the type of treatment he
will receive. In 1988, Klein entered the Hazelden Institute in Minnesota
for alcohol and prescription drug abuse.

"For many years, I've been able to successfully address my substance abuse
issues, which for anyone is a lifelong process, through strict adherence to
counseling and regular attendance at meetings," Klein said in a statement.
"However, when I recently stopped attending meetings regularly, I suffered
a setback."

Klein credited friends with helping him to recognize the problem and also
said he would continue to work with his company, Calvin Klein Inc., which
was recently acquired by apparel maker Phillips-Van Heusen.

At the basketball game, Klein left his seat and walked up to Knicks player
Latrell Sprewell as he was about to throw an inbound pass. He was escorted
back to his seat by guards. Sprewell later said Klein was mumbling and
could not be understood.