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By Bill Keveney, USA TODAY
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Hawaii Five-O will be without its top star for a brief time.

Alex O'Loughlin, who plays central character Steve McGarrett, will miss at least one episode of the CBS drama while taking a leave to seek prescription drug treatment.

"Alex is taking a short break from Hawaii Five-O to receive supervised treatment for prescription pain medication due to a recent shoulder injury," his representative said.

CBS Television Studios, which produces the show, issued a statement: "We respect and support Alex's decision. Everyone at CBS Television Studios and Hawaii Five-O wishes him well and we look forward to his return."

Five-O, which is filming its 20th episode of the season, will complete its season order despite O'Loughlin's absence. Production is ahead of schedule.

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  • Jeffrey Scot Tanner Buchholz
    Please take care of yourself and it is okay to admit to an addiction. It is the first step. Alex, you will be missed! My prayers for you. I miss you on Three Rivers as you did a great job in that show, which NEVER received the full support by CBS and their executives.

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