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Retired USA soccer Abby Wambach says she abused alcohol, prescription drugs for years

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Retired USWNT soccer star Abby Wambach, who was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) back in April, revealed in her memoir that her arrest ended a tough and long spell in her life where she abused alcohol and prescription drugs regularly.

"I was stubborn and I was in denial," she told the Associated Press. "I didn't want to face the truth."

Her upcoming memoir "Forward," set for a Tuesday release, details her consumption of vodka and pills.