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.
During his tenure with Atlanta, Vick was selected to three Pro Bowls. He has also played for Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers. In April 2007, Vick was implicated in an illegal interstate dog fighting ring that had operated on his property for five years.