Habs goalie Carey Price says substance use led him to NHL’s assistance program
Posted November 9, 2021 5:21 pm.
Last Updated November 9, 2021 5:40 pm.
Carey Price has broken his silence after voluntarily entering the NHL’s player assistance program more than a month ago.
The superstar goaltender issued a statement through the Montreal Canadiens and also posted it to his Instagram account.
The 34-year-old Price says that he entered the league’s program for substance use.
“Last month I made the decision to enter a residential treatment facility for substance use,” said Price in the statement. “Things had reached a point that I realized I needed to prioritize my health for both myself and for my family. Asking for help when you need it is what we encourage our kids to do. And it was what I needed to do.
“I am working through years of neglecting my own mental health which will take some time to repair; all I can do is take it day by day. With that comes some uncertainty with when I will return to play.”
He rejoined the Habs on Monday, meeting with team athletic trainers to come up with a plan to get back into shape after having neck surgery in the off-season.
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