Video: Real Housewives' Kim Richards Admits: "I'm an Alcoholic"

Celebrity News January 26, 2012 AT 11:23AM

Two weeks after completing a successful stint in rehab, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards is opening up about the addictions that led to her downward spiral.

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"I'm an alcoholic," Richards, 47, reasons to Bravo's Andy Cohen in her first TV interview since her rehab stay, airing during Sunday's Housewives reunion. Though her sit-down with Cohen will air during the three-part show, Richards was unable to appear with her costars since she was in treatment at the time of filming.

Richards often found herself at the center of the hit show's second season, where her erratic behavior was a consistent theme.

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In one episode, Adrienne Maloof's husband, plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif, told Richards she was taking too many prescription medications, leading to her slurred speech and "sedated" demeanor.

Housewives' Brandi Glanville also accused Richards of being "wasted out of her f--king mind" during game night at Dana Wilkey's house.

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"Kim's alcohol addiction along with other substance abuse problems has been obvious for quite some time," a close pal told Us Weekly December 6, shortly after she checked in. "It's really good that she's finally getting help."

For more of what to expect from Sunday's part one of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion, watch the clip above.

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  • January 30, 2012 - 6:45am Jon Mendelsohn

    Kim, you can beat this. Be strong.

  • January 26, 2012 - 5:41pm Jan Far

    I thought it was drugs?

  • January 26, 2012 - 3:39pm Karla Craig Dishon

    Get help. Shut up. TMI.

  • January 26, 2012 - 3:37pm Lori Parker Berryman

    Get help Kim. You are not alone. Good luck and god bless

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