Bobby Ryan Issues Statement On Twitter After Being Arrested Monday Night

It was reported by Nashville police that Ryan was witnessed leaving the airport store without paying for the items and police were called.

After Ryan put the items he took on another counter Nashville Police decided to only charge Ryan for public intoxication. It's been well documented that Ryan unfortunately has been battling with alcohol and took a leave of absence to revive treatment in a NHL substance abuse program.

Unfortunately Ryan has continued to have trouble with his alcoholism a problem like drugs addiction it's very tough to recover from.

Today Bobby Ryan would issue a statement on social media via his Twitter account.

"I've had so many incredible messages today. Thank you for all of them. Today is day 1 (again). Mostly embarrassed, but I shouldn't be. Today I'm waking up and choosing better."

- Bobby Ryan

From everyone here in Flyers Insider we are rooting for you Ryan we hope you get all the help you need to beat this addiction and make a full recovery.