CALVIN KLEIN - KLEIN SEEKS DRUG TREATMENT

Fashion designer CALVIN KLEIN has announced he's seeking treatment for a drug problem - two weeks after acting erratically at a NEW YORK KNICKS basketball game.

A spokeswoman for Klein, 60, would not specify the type of treatment he will receive.

It's not the first time the revered designer has battled addiction - in 1988, Klein entered the HAZELDEN INSTITUTE in Minnesota, America for alcohol and prescription drug abuse.

In a statement, Klein says, "For many years, I've been able to successfully address my substance abuse issues, which for anyone is a lifelong process, through strict adherence to counseling and regular attendance at meetings.

"However, when I recently stopped attending meetings regularly, I suffered a setback."

At the basketball game on 24 March (03), Klein grabbed Knicks player LATRELL SPREWELL by the arm and attempted to strike up a conversation with him, just as he was about to throw an inbound pass.

He was escorted back to his seat by guards. Sprewell later said Klein was mumbling and could not be understood.