20/20 co-anchor Elizabeth Vargas in rehab

TORONTO – Elizabeth Vargas, co-anchor of TV newsmagazine 20/20, has entered a rehab facility to deal with an alcohol problem.

“Like so many people, I am dealing with addiction,” Vargas said in a statement. “I realized I was becoming increasingly dependent on alcohol and feel fortunate to have recognized it for the problem it was becoming.”

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Vargas, 51, is married to singer-songwriter Marc Cohn. The couple has two children.

“Like so many others, I will deal with this challenge one day at a time. If coming forward today gives one other person the courage to seek help, I’m grateful.”

David Muir will anchor 20/20 by himself during Vargas’ absence.

ABC News issued a statement commending Vargas for seeking treatment.

“Elizabeth is a member of our family, and we will support her in every way we can.”