Manu Vatevei opens up about his recent suspension and his hopes about getting back on the field.

Manu Vatuvei says he reached "breaking point" after speaking for the first time since his involvement in the prescription drugs saga that hit the club over the past two weeks.

Vatuvei was one of five players who were stood down from first grade and international selection after admitting to mixing prescription pills and energy drinks on a night out following last month's heavy defeat to the Melbourne Storm.

Ben Matulino, Bodene Thompson, Sam Lisone and Albert Vete were the others to come clean to Warriors management. Konrad Hurrell was also disciplined although he denies taking the drugs.

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Vatuvei, a fan favourite and veteran of 215 NRL games, has been the focal point of the controversy after posting a cryptic message on social media last week before being granted medical leave by the club.

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He returned to training this week but admits he is not in the right frame of mind to get back on the field.

ANDREW CORNAGA/PHOTOSPORT Manu Vatuvei has broken his silence over the prescription drugs saga.

"The one last week was something I've been dealing with for a long time. When you bottle up a lot of things in your head for a long time it comes out," Vatuvei told the Warriors' website.

"I think that was my breaking point and I'm working on it now. My body's ready to play and stuff but my mind's not there. It's something that I need to work on now and get right before I come back and play with the team."

Vatuvei said the past couple of weeks had been tough but he's enjoying being back in the team environment.

The 30-year-old expressed remorse for his actions. But as one of the club's most senior players, he admitted he needed to set a better example.

"We're all embarrassed with what we did. We know we've got standards in our team and that's something that, as myself being at the club for a long time, it was not something that I love to do.

"We've just got to earn the respect back and the trust back from the team and from the club and all our members. Now I've just to put this aside and focus on what I have to do for the team."

Vatuvei concluded the interview by sending a message to the Warriors' sponsors and members.

"Hopefully I can play well not just for the club and for the boys but for you guys and my family."

Warriors boss Jim Doyle confirmed earlier this week that all six players had served their punishment, with Matulino and Thompson being recalled to take on the Panthers in Christchurch on Saturday.

Coach Andrew McFadden said on Wednesday they were continuing to monitor Vatuvei with the hope of getting him back on the field in the coming weeks.