Toronto Mayor Rob Ford said Wednesday that he will take a break from his re-election campaign to get help for substance abuse issues.
"It's not easy to be vulnerable and this is one of the most difficult times in my life," Ford said in a statement. "I have a problem with alcohol, and the choices I have made while under the influence. I have struggled with this for some time."
The statement was provided to CNN by its affiliate CTV.
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