Now, the Van Halen guitarist has released a statement confirming that he is seeking treatment.

Here is the entire statement:

“I would like Van Halen fans to know how much I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Without you there is no Van Halen.

“I have always and will always feel a responsibility to give you my best. At the moment I do not feel that I can give you my best. That’s why I have decided to enter a rehabilitation facility to work on myself, so that in the future I can deliver the 110% that I feel I owe you and want to give you.

“Some of the issues surrounding the 2007 Van Halen tour are within my ability to change and some are not. As far as my rehab is concerned, it is within my ability to change and change for the better. I want you to know that is exactly what I’m doing, so that I may continue to give you the very best I am capable of.

“I look forward to seeing you in the future better than ever and I thank you with all my heart.”

Earlier today, David Lee Roth told the Los Angeles Times he will skip Van Halen’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 12 because will have Velvet Revolver perform Van Halen songs during the band’s induction rather than allow a partial lineup go on.

Drummer Alex Van Halen is expected to skip the ceremony out of loyalty to his brother, a source near the family told the newspaper.

Now, it looks like bassist Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar will represent the band at the ceremony.