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morphinism

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alcoholism

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Ulrich's defense attorney argued the former commissioner was struggling with alcoholism and gambling and borrowed money from friends and others during that period.

— Alice Gainer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Just as Bryan’s own ascent began, alcoholism almost wrecked his fellow Oklahoma heroes, Turnpike Troubadours.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026

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