Former OSU Basketball Coach Sean Sutton Discusses His Addiction To Painkillers

Former OSU men's basketball coach Sean Sutton spoke candidly about his addiction to painkillers Tuesday night in Claremore.

Tuesday, October 26th 2010, 10:51 pm

By: News On 6


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TULSA, Oklahoma -- An Oklahoma coach talked about his fall from grace Tuesday night.

Former OSU men's basketball coach Sean Sutton spoke candidly about his addiction to painkillers Tuesday night in Claremore.

"People think they can control it. I certainly thought I could control it, because of my athletic background, I thought it was something that I could win," Sutton said. "And you can't win."

News On 6 crime reporter Lori Fullbright emceed the event geared at increasing awareness of prescription addiction.

10/8/2010 Related Story: Sean Sutton Returns To College Basketball

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