Joaquin Phoenix Checks Into Rehab

this makes me sad. it's only wednesday and my week is shit. i know i dont know him but, yeah. crap week for everyone i guess. :-/LOS ANGELES (AP) - Joaquin Phoenix has checked into a rehabilitation facility to deal with alcohol abuse problems. ``He was uncomfortable with the way that he was living his life and found the courage to deal with his disease,'' publicist Susan Patricola said in a statement Tuesday. Phoenix, 30, voluntarily entered an undisclosed rehab facility two weeks ago and hoped that coming forward will encourage others with the same problem to get help as well, Patricola said. Phoenix starred in 2004's ``The Village'' and was nominated for a supporting actor Oscar for his portrayal of Commodus in 2000's ``Gladiator.'' He will portray Johnny Cash in ``Walk the Line,'' due out later this year. His brother River Phoenix died of a drug overdose in 1993 outside The Viper Room in Los Angeles. The star of ``Stand by Me'' and ``My Own Private Idaho'' was 23. 04/13/05 09:44 © Copyright The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained In this news report may not be published, broadcast or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. from here.