At the time, he underwent spinal fusion surgery to relieve chronic nerve pain in his back and leg. He posted a positive update to his website on May 24, 2017. It stated that he feels better than ever in many years. The post stated that his sole focus right now is on rehab and following the advice of the doctors. I am currently focusing on my short-term goals.
Five days later, police in Jupiter, Fla., found him shortly before 3 a.m. asleep in the front seat of his Mercedes-Benz, which was stopped along the side of the road about 15 miles away from his house. The vehicle had signs of damage on the driver’s side, and both tires on that side were flat. The suspect was charged with DUI and he was released.
However, there were no alcohol levels in his body, however toxicology tests revealed that he had taken four prescription medications including the anxiety drug Xanax as well the painkiller hydrocodone. There also was traces of THC which is the active ingredient in marijuana.
Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving and agreed to enter a diversion program, and was released from his probation in September 2018, a month ahead of schedule.