Actor Nicholas Brendon has entered into rehab for substance abuse and depression issues. The former Buffy The Vampire Slayer star checked himself into a facility in California on Monday.
People reported that Brendon's team released a statement and expressed that the actor is focusing on getting healthy and moving towards a healthy lifestyle. "Earlier today, with the support of his professional team, his friends, and his family, Nicky entered a rehabilitation facility in California to treat his depression, alcoholism, and substance abuse problems. He's taking the steps necessary to better his health."
Starting since February, the actor has been arrested three different locations, the most recent indecent taking place only two weeks ago. Brendon was arrested for public intoxication and impairment in South Carolina. He had been arrested previously in Florida on two different occasions for trashing hotel rooms.
The statement goes onto explain that, "Since his arrest last October, Nicky had tried several treatment methods - from therapy, to outpatient services- only to realize recently that he needed to take an extended break and treat the underlying issues of his illnesses."
The Criminal Minds star has been through rehab before in 2004 and 2010, The Hollywood Reporter added.
Brendon plans on returning to events, which often includes comic cons, late this summer following completing his treatment.
Earlier today, with the support of his professional team, his friends, and his family, Nicky entered a rehabilitation...
Posted by Nicholas Brendon on Monday, June 1, 2015
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