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Rob Ford rehab would be a long road, experts say

Rehabilitation experts say that any treatment Toronto mayor Rob Ford might seek for his addiction issues would be far from a quick fix.

Rob Ford rehab could be a long road

11 years ago
Duration 3:04
Rob Ford is considering treatment for addiction problems, but experts say it's a long road to rehab and full recovery, CBC's Nil Koksal reports

Rehabilitation experts say that any treatment Toronto mayor Rob Ford might seek for his addiction issues would be far from a quick fix.

The mayor's brother, councillor Doug Ford, said Friday that Ford might consider taking "a little vacation, a week or two weeks" before resuming his duties as the city's chief magistrate. But experts who help people who have addiction problems say the journey to a clean, sober lifestyle takes much more commitment and hard work, reports CBC's Nil Kksal.

Watch Kksal's full report above for more.