Carey Price says he entered treatment facility for help with 'substance use' problem
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Habs goalie Carey Price said he entered a residential treatment facility last month to treat an ongoing 'substance use' issue after letting himself 'get to a very dark place.'
"Things had reached a point that I realized I needed to prioritize my health for both myself and for my family," Price said in a post on his Instagram page Tuesday.
"Asking for help when you need it is what we encourage our kids to do. And it was what I needed to do."
Price also reunited with his fellow teammates Tuesday after voluntarily entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program on Oct. 7.
He said in his post that he is working on "years" of neglecting his mental health and that addressing it now means a timeline for his return to the ice will remain uncertain.
