Michael Phelps to Attend Rehab Program, Will Try to "Better Understand Himself" Post-DUI Arrest

Following Michael Phelps' DUI arrest last week, says that he is taking a break from swimming to "attend a program" that will help him better understand himself.

The 29-year-old, who was reportedly boozing and gambling at a casino (possibly with purported girlfriend Taylor Lianne Chandler) is at his low point now.

According to his official Twitter account, the athletic legend writes:

"The past few days have been extremely difficult."
"I recognize that this is not my first lapse in judgment, and I am extremely disappointed with myself."
"I’m going to take some time away to attend a program that will provide the help I need to better understand myself."
"Swimming is a major part of my life, but right now I need to focus my attention on me as an individual, and do the necessary work to learn from this experience and make better decisions in the future."

The 22-time Olympic medalist was charged last week with DUI, excessive speed and crossing double lines on I-95 in Baltimore, where he lives.

His blood alcohol content was close to twice the legal limit.

This was not Phelps' first run-in with the law, either. In 2004, he was arrested for DUI in Maryland, after which he received probation and apologized.

Five years later, a photograph of him smoking marijuana out of a bong at a party surfaced, which also landed him in some hot water with endorsers.

"I'll make a million mistakes in my life, but as long as I never make the same mistake again, then I've been able to learn and grow," Phelps said in 2012.

Ouch, Mike. This one's really got to hurt then.

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