In an interview with the Associated Press' Anne M. Peterson on Monday, former United States women's national soccer team star Abby Wambach admitted she had problems with substance abuse during her playing career.
"I was stubborn, and I was in denial," Wambach said, explaining that she used to drink vodka and take pills such as Vicodin, Ambien and Adderall. "I didn't want to face the truth."
The 36-year-old said everything changed following her arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence in April. On April 12, she pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants and enrolled in a diversion program.