PARRAMATTA star Kieran Foran was taken to St Vincent’s hospital earlier this week after overdosing on prescription medication.

Eels CEO John Boulous addressed the media on Friday and said: “Kieran needed help and we’ll give him as much time as he needs.”

Boulous did not confirm or deny reports of an overdose.

“I can’t go into the details and I won’t go in to the details, it’s a private situation,” Boulous said.

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“For Kieran, all we know is his wellbeing is our first and foremost priority.”

The accidental overdose is believed to have occurred after Foran had an adverse reaction to medication he was taking due to a difficult relationship split.

At the time of the incident, Foran was staying with his sister in the inner-western Sydney suburb of Glebe when an ambulance was called.

Fox Sports has been told the Foran accidental overdose was not a similar scenario to when the South Sydney players Dylan Walker and Aaron Gray were rushed to the same hospital in Sydney late last year.

In that instance, the NRL players were both placed into induced comas after overdosing on a variety of prescription painkillers.

It was revealed by the Daily Telegraph that Foran was hospitalised for the past week. He was released Friday morning and was reportedly eager to play for the Eels tonight.

Boulous said the club made the decision not to allow him to play and it was backed by teammates.

“We’ve got someone here who has put his hand up for help and his wellbeing is most important to us,” said Boulous. “The outpouring of support from members and fans has been incredible.”

He said Foran’s teammates were aware that the player had been struggling.

“Most of his teammates were aware he may have been struggling with some issues. But as a group of a people they’re thinking about Kieran at this time and are very supportive of the club decision to allow him this time.

“When I learned he was taken to hospital I thought it was probably an opportunity for him to get himself right. It’s a very private issue for Kieran, we want him to get better.

“Kieran will take as much time as he wants and needs. We’ve put no end date on that.”