Cousins discharges himself from hospitalJuly 6, 2010 - 1:19PM
AFL star Ben Cousins has discharged himself from a Melbourne hospital after treatment for a suspected adverse reaction to a prescribed sleeping pill.
An Epworth Hospital spokeswoman told reporters the Richmond player had left the hospital late Tuesday morning, but did not give any details on his condition.
It is understood Cousins insisted on discharging himself.
The hospital had indicated Cousins would make a statement, but those plans were cancelled after he spoke to the club.
A Richmond official told reporters outside the hospital the club would only release a written statement later on Tuesday.
Cousins' girlfriend visited the hospital earlier on Tuesday, leaving alone.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/cousins-discharges-himself-from-hospital-20100706-zy10.htmlUPDATE 12.30pm: Ben Cousins has been discharged from Epworth Hospital after yesterday’s drug-induced medical scare.
Hospital staff confirmed a short time ago that the Brownlow medalist had departed.
His girlfriend Maylea Tinecheff, who had been at the hospital since 8.30am today, left alone at 11.30am before Cousins’ departure to an undisclosed location.
She drove to the couple’s Elsternwick home where she spent about 10 minutes, apparently packing a bag.
When asked by waiting media about Cousins’ condition, she said “He’s good” before asking to be left alone.
Richmond FC says it will make a formal statement this afternoon.
This morning hospital staff said Cousins had spent a comfortable night in hospital.
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