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CC Sabathia Named Spokesperson for Alcohol Dependence Awareness Campaign

Former MLB pitcher CC Sabathia has joined Alkermes as a spokesperson for its alcohol dependence awareness campaign called "My Relationship with Alcohol."

Sabathia spoke to Bleacher Report about the campaign Wednesday, saying his own past issues with alcohol misuse made him want to help others.

"I started drinking at 14 years old and was alcohol-dependent for 21 years. Not 'til I got to my early 30s did I realize I needed help but didn't know how to reach out or where to reach out," Sabathia said. "... I think people would be surprised about what alcohol dependency really is and what it looks like.