'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor Nicholas Brendon, who was arrested on Friday and charged with 'Malicious Injury to Property' as well as 'Restraining officers and Resisting arrest'.

But, yesterday Brendon released a statement via his Facebook page.

 His statement reads, "I apologize. Usually those words end a message like this, but I am beginning with them to show you all how much I regret disappointing my family, my fans, and myself." he also states that he has been on prescription pain killers due to a cyst on his kneecap, which is due for surgery this coming Monday.

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The actor also explains that the actions leading to his arrest were due to him mixing the prescription painkiller with alcohol. He also says "I intend to seek appropriate treatment and therapy for my medical ailment as well as my emotional demons" before apologizing once more to his friends, fans and family.

This will be the third time the 43-year old actor will be in rehab, he first entered treatment in 2004 for alcohol addiction saying "After realizing that being an alcoholic was taking control of my life, I have decided to enter rehab to regain my health." But, he re-entered in March 2010 after he was arrested in California because for having caused a commotion while under the influence as well as vandalism and resisting arrest and battery on a police officer.

It is unknown what rehab facility the actor will enter, he also did not mention any specific dates of entry.

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