Dallas Maverick forward Roy Tarpley recovered from...

Dallas Maverick forward Roy Tarpley recovered from drug dependency on his own, without help from team officials, according to the physician who approved his reinstatement to the NBA.

Tarpley, who was left alone throughout his latest suspension on orders of Maverick Owner Donald Carter, made the recovery on his own, said Dr. David Lewis of the ASAP family treatment center in Van Nuys.

“Mr. Carter was taking a tough-love approach,” Lewis said. “A person who is an alcoholic, or addict needs to take responsibility for the recovery.”