While there's no cure for dissociative identity disorder, long-term treatment is very successful, if the patient stays committed. Effective treatment includes talk therapy or psychotherapy, medications, hypnotherapy, and adjunctive therapies such as art or movement therapy.
Nov. 19: Vick began serving his prison term, a move his lawyer said demonstrated Vick's willingness to take responsibility for his actions. Dec. 10: Vick is sentenced to 23 months in jail for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy that involved gambling and killing pit bulls.
Most people are aware that Michael Vick was convicted of dog fighting.. They know he went to prison, and they've also probably seen the news stories, including a moving Sports Illustrated cover story, about the Vick dogs that were rescued and rehabilitated after being seized from his Bad Newz Kennels.