LOS ANGELES, April 30 (UPI) -- Nicholas Brendon, the actor who played Xander on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" for seven years, is undergoing treatment for alcohol addiction.
The actor recently checked himself into a rehabilitation center to deal with the problem, E! Online said Friday.
"After realizing that I had a disease that was taking control of my life, I decided that the best way for me to regain my health was to enter a treatment facility," Brendon said in a statement on his official Web site.
"I'm grateful for the love and support I've gotten from my wife, Tressa; my entire family; my business associates; and my friends."
Brendon also credited die-hard "Buffy" fans as a source of strength.
"Over the past eight years I've discovered that 'Buffy' fans are the most caring and supportive fans in the world," Brendon added. "Knowing that they will be behind me, rooting for me as I go through this process, makes everything that much easier. I'm looking forward to leading a happy, sober life."
The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" series ended last May.
