We hope you're all staying well and taking care of yourselves during these tough times. It's been a difficult year for everyone, but especially for those who have had to face additional challenges like job loss, financial trouble, or personal illness.

So please, remember to check in on your loved ones; you never know what someone might be going through behind closed doors.

Speaking of tough times, it seems like former television presenter Andrew O'Keefe is currently going through a bit of a rough patch himself.

The 51-year-old was arrested at a Vaucluse home in Sydney's eastern suburbs this morning after allegedly breaching bail conditions by failing a drug test weeks after completing rehab.

Andrew O'Keefe will have to undergo weekly drug tests after he allegedly breached his bail. Credit: YouTube/7NEWS Australia.

O'Keefe appeared in Waverley Local Court this afternoon, where the police prosecutor made a detention application.

According to the alleged police facts read out in court, O'Keefe's test returned a positive result for methylamphetamine and cocaine - though his barrister Sebastian De Brennan raised the possibility of contamination from another person who tested positive for drugs during a search prior to O'Keefe being tested.

De Brennan also argued that not enough was known about the drug test - including whether standard operating proper procedure was followed by police - to warrant detaining O'Keefe at this time.

The court heard that since leaving rehabilitation in late October, O'Keefe had taken huge steps to better himself, such as obtaining a renewed practising certificate as a lawyer.

Credit: 7NEWS Australia.​

O'Keefe also reportedly rekindled his relationships with supportive family and friends and regularly attends weekly meetings with Narcotics Anonymous - a support group for those attempting to recover from drugs.

These are all factors that De Brennan argued should be taken into consideration when deciding whether or not to grant bail.

In the end, Magistrate Jacqueline Milledge ruled against the detention application, allowing O'Keefe's bail to continue on conditions including that he be screened for illicit drugs weekly and continue attending Narcotics Anonymous.

'You just can't afford another knock like this,' Magistrate Milledge told O'Keefe. 'I agree, your honour,' he replied.

Key Takeaways

• Andrew O'Keefe, a former television presenter, allegedly failed a drug test weeks after completing a lengthy stint in a rehabilitation facility.
• Mr O'Keefe was granted bail in May and sent to a drug and alcohol rehab as part of his conditions.
• Magistrate Milledge ruled against the detention application, allowing Mr O'Keefe's bail to continue on conditions including that he be screened for illicit drugs weekly and continue attending support groups.

This wasn't the first time O'Keefe had a run-in with the law.

The former long-time Channel Seven game show host previously pleaded not guilty to a series of charges after police accused him of attacking a woman in his city apartment on January 25. O'Keefe was a former ambassador for the domestic violence charity White Ribbon.

We'll be sure to keep you updated on any further developments in this case. In the meantime, please remember to stay safe and take care of yourselves and each other.

Members, if you are concerned that you or someone you care about may be struggling with substance abuse, speak with a doctor right away. Healthdirect also offers a Symptom Checker that can help you determine if a person needs medical attention.

Programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) 1300 652 820 and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 1300 222 222 can be found in many urban and rural regions around Australia. These groups bring together those who have overcome substance abuse to act as role models and mentors to those who are still struggling.

Don't hesitate to phone Lifeline at 13 11 14 or have a chat with them online if you or someone you know is experiencing a personal crisis.

 

[Staffordshire Whippet]

Please, oh please, don't tell me that the Magistrate told the Prosecutor "No Deal!"...

 

[Ricci]

How the mighty fall. It's a sad time when you see a celeb, any celeb fall off the wagon into hot water. It's difficult not to get caught up in the hype when you are wined, dined and feted because of your status and to end up feeling and believing you are special. The almost inevitable crash and burn must be a reality hard to understand and cope with.
It in no way detracts from whatever strife they have gotten into and of course any victims need recourse to justice and recompense.
I hope he can get his life turned around and get it back on track, albeit with a different engine and destination.

 

[Suzanne rose]

How the mighty fall. It's a sad time when you see a celeb, any celeb fall off the wagon into hot water. It's difficult not to get caught up in the hype when you are wined, dined and feted because of your status and to end up feeling and believing you are special. The almost inevitable crash and burn must be a reality hard to understand and cope with.
It in no way detracts from whatever strife they have gotten into and of course any victims need recourse to justice and recompense.
I hope he can get his life turned around and get it back on track, albeit with a different engine and destination.

 

[Suzanne rose]

It's sad how he was on top and fell so quick.

He will be lucky to be employed again in any kind of media.

Unfortunately coccaine is a very addictive drug and I believe this is the drug he has been on.
Such a bad pattern , you take it and it gives you a high , then you can crash and be very depressed, trouble sleeping which is why many users take meds like valium to help to sleep.
If you are using for awhile you can become paranoid and aggressive

It used to be known as the rich man's drug and a party drug.

More young people are experimenting with this drug than we know.

He needs to want the help before he can even look at getting off the drugs.

It's sad he had everything then nothing.

It shows how quick someone's life can change

 

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