Michael Phelps Just Announced What He's Planning to Do About His DUI

Nearly a week after he was arrested and charged with drunk driving, Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps announced on Twitter Sunday that he would take a break from swimming and pursue unspecified treatment.

"I recognize that this is not my first lapse in judgment, and I am extremely disappointed with myself," Phelps wrote. "I'm going to take some time away to attend a program that provide the help I need to better understand myself."

The past few days have been extremely difficult.

— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) October 5, 2014

I recognize that this is not my first lapse in judgment, and I am extremely disappointed with myself.

— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) October 5, 2014

I’m going to take some time away to attend a program that will provide the help I need to better understand myself.

— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) October 5, 2014

Swimming is a major part of my life, but right now I need to focus my attention on me as an individual,

— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) October 5, 2014

and do the necessary work to learn from this experience and make better decisions in the future.

— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps)

October 5, 2014

Phelps, 29, was charged Tuesday with driving under the influence, excessive speed and crossing double lane lines in Baltimore's Fort McHenry Tunnel.

He reportedly blew .14 on a Breathalyzer, registering a blood alcohol content level nearly twice Maryland's .08 legal limit.

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