Marcus Jordan Admits Substance Abuse Issue

Last month Michael Jordan's son, Marcus, was arrested in Florida on ketamine possession and DUI charges after driving his Lamborghini down the railroad tracks [click here if you missed that].

Now Marcus is hoping the judge will sentence him to rehab instead of jail time...

From TMZ

Marcus Jordan is now admitting he has a substance abuse problem ... weeks after he was arrested for possession of ketamine and driving under the influence.

In a new court filing, obtained by TMZ Sports, Jordan and his attorneys revealed the 34-year-old has been dealing with "challenges" related to his "alcohol/substance use" ... and now, he wants a judge to order him to complete a Pre-Trial Substance Abuse Education and Treatment Intervention Program in an effort to help him with these issues.

Jordan's attorneys argued the program would "not only benefit him personally but also serve the community by reducing the likelihood of future offenses." They added in the documents that Michael's son "is amenable to treatment."

Marcus, according to the docs, would waive his right to a speedy trial if the judge grants the motion.

Court records show a hearing date to discuss the matter has not yet been set.

Marcus is currently facing three separate charges in the case -- one felony count of ketamine possession, one misdemeanor count of DUI with property damage, and one misdemeanor count of resisting an officer. He submitted not guilty pleas to all three charges in early February.