Ailing Artie Lange was arrested and thrown in jail Tuesday night for failure to appear in court for the second time this year, and now RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively the troubled drug addict's health has gotten so bad he's already had to receive medical attention behind bars!
Lange — who has been open about his struggles with substance abuse and other health issues concerning his diabetes — faces an uphill battle in jail as he awaits his release.
"He got medical attention last night, and medical took his blood today" an Officer of the Essex County Jail told Radar exclusively. "If he has withdrawals, they will give him something to help him."
According to Officer Devito, Lange will not be released until he appears for court.
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In July, the 50-year-old Stern Show alum was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.
“All the blow and [heroin] I’ve done for years blew hole in my nose and landed in my chest,” Lange tweeted.
Lange has battled depression and drug addiction for years. After his second suicide attempt in 2010, Stern let Lange go from his show so the comedian could focus on his recovery.
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