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ABC news anchor Elizabeth Vargas is currently seeking inpatient treatment at a well-respected rehab center for alcohol addiction.

The ’20/20′ co-anchor has been missing in action for several weeks. Vargas confirmed the news and issued this statement: “Like so many people, I am dealing with addiction. I realized I was becoming increasingly dependent on alcohol. And feel fortunate to have recognized it for the problem it was becoming.”

“I am in treatment and am so thankful for the love and support of my family, friends and colleagues at ABC News. Like so many others, I will deal with this challenge one day at a time. If coming forward today gives one other person the courage to seek help, I’m grateful.”

An ABC spokesman acknowledged, “We are proud of the steps Elizabeth has taken and are pulling for her recovery. We look forward to having her back home at ABC News, where she has done so much distinguished work over the years. Elizabeth is a member of our family, and we will support her in every way we can.”

The television journalist, 51, married singer-songwriter Marc Cohn in 2002. They have two children, Zachary, 10, and Samuel, 7.

Photo: Twitter-Elizabeth Vargas ABC