Colorado Avalanche hockey star Sam Girard announces he is entering rehab for alcohol abuse

[pwaldo]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nh...ated-long.html

Colorado Avalanche hockey star Sam Girard has stepped away from the team and will undergo rehab for alcohol abuse, anxiety and depression.

In a statement released on Friday night, the 25-year-old announced his decision - which comes four days after he left the team for then-undisclosed personal reasons.

He said, via his agency CAA Hockey: 'I have made a proactive decision to take care of my mental health, and will be entering treatment for severe anxiety and depression that has gone untreated for too long and led to alcohol abuse.

'Taking care of your mental health is of the utmost importance, and I encourage everyone to speak up and seek help should you feel like you need it.

'I want to express my gratitude to my wife, family, friends, the club, my teammates and the fans for their patience, understanding and continued support.'

[cjb]

Well good for him