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Eugene

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Tue Jun 20, 2017, 11:09 AM Jun 2017

Tiger Woods 'receiving professional help' to manage medications

Source: CNN

Tiger Woods 'receiving professional help' to manage medications

(CNN) - Tiger Woods says he's receiving "professional help" to manage medication for back pain and a sleep disorder.

The golfer's admission comes three weeks after he was arrested in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The 14-time major champion was taken into custody by police on Memorial Day, with the golfer later citing an "unexpected reaction" to prescription medication.

The 41-year-old Woods, who is recovering from a fourth back operation since April 2014, said in a statement Monday: "I'm currently receiving professional help to manage my medications and the ways that I deal with back pain and sleep disorder.

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