Colorado Senator Faith Winter Enters Alcohol Treatment

Following a public incident and health challenges, Winter steps down from committee chair to focus on recovery.

Colorado Senator Faith Winter has entered treatment for alcohol use after a series of health challenges and a recent public incident.
Winter apologized for her behavior at a Northglenn City Council meeting, where she appeared intoxicated.
She will step down from her role as chair of the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee to focus on her health.
Winter has been battling an auto-immune disorder and suffered a traumatic brain injury last year.
Her treatment comes amid concerns from colleagues and observers about her alcohol use.