Michael Phelps Announces that He's Going to Rehab

Michael Phelps was arrested for DUI earlier this week in Maryland after he was pulled over doing 84 in a 45. It was the second time the Olympic swimmer has been charged with drunk driving; today, he announced on his Twitter account that he is seeking help:

"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."

As the Chicago Tribune reported Thursday, it did not appear as though the DUI had cost Phelps any of his sponsors yet.