Sports | Michael Phelps Michael Phelps Heads to Rehab Swimmer taking 'some time away to attend a program' By Polly Davis Doig Posted Oct 5, 2014 10:13 AM CDT Copied In this Aug. 6, 2014, file photo, Michael Phelps looks on after finishing seventh in the men's 100 meter freestyle final at the US National Championships swimming competition. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) Tweeting that "the past few days have been extremely difficult," Michael Phelps says it's time "to take some time away to attend a program that will provide the help I need to better understand myself." The move comes in the wake of Phelps' arrest on DUI charges—his second in 10 years—and amid reports that he was on an eight-hour booze-fueled gambling binge before he was pulled over with a BAC of .14%. "Swimming is a major part of my life, but right now I need to focus my attention on me as an individual," said Phelps, vowing to "do the necessary work to learn from this experience and make better decisions in the future." He's set for trial Nov. 19, reports ESPN. Read These Next The latest trend in male enhancement involves a syringe. Trump not happy after Charlamagne tha God's suggestion for 2028. Do you really care if your diamond was made in a lab? A reward is offered in the Montana manhunt. Report an error