Britney Spears has recently entered a rehabilitation center to address her struggles with substance abuse, her representative confirmed on Sunday.
The confirmation follows reports from an insider, shared with Us Weekly, which indicated that the pop icon decided to seek help after receiving significant encouragement from those close to her. TMZ first reported the news, highlighting the intervention from her inner circle.
“She realizes she hit rock bottom,” a source revealed to the outlet, referring to the 44-year-old Grammy winner’s decision to seek treatment.
According to sources who spoke with TMZ, Spears has been dealing with longstanding issues related to alcohol and the ADHD medication Adderall.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Spears’ representatives for additional comments on the matter.
This development comes nearly a month after Spears was arrested on March 4 for a DUI in Ventura County, California.
Britney Spears, 44, has entered a rehab facility to treat for substance abuse issues
The singer agreed to go after people in her life had been pressuring her to, a source told TMZ
In the incident, authorities said the Oops!…I Did It Again singer appeared to be ‘driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol.’
The …Baby One More Time artist also had her pending court case in connection with the DUI in mind when she committed to the 30-day rehab program, an insider told TMZ.
‘She knows strategically this will look good in front of the judge – that she’s taking it seriously,’ a source told the outlet of the case, which returns before a judge May 4.
Spears’ two sons with ex-husband Kevin Federline, 48 – Sean Preston Federline, 20, and Jayden James Federline, 19 – ‘been strongly supportive of the move,’ sources told TMZ.
Spears ‘could stay longer’ than the 30 requisite days for the program she’s in, a source told the outlet.
Since the arrest, Spears has been diligently working the AA program and holding nothing back in meetings, an insider told The Daily Mail last month.
‘Britney has been very open and honest in her AA meetings, she has said she loves pouring her heart out as she knows that is the best way to heal and feel better.
‘The only thing she has indulged in is fancy coffee drinks. She is being super careful because she wants to be there for her kids.’
The Grammy-winning pop star ‘realizes she hit rock bottom’ with her March DUI. Pictured 2018
The Mississippi-born singer’s catalog includes hit singles such as … Baby One More Time, Gimme More and Womanizer
She had previous addressed the fallout of the DUI in a March 27 post as she danced alongside son Jayden.
‘Thank you guys for all your support… spending time with family and friends is such a blessing,’ Spears wrote in the social media post, advising her followers to ‘stay kind.’
Spears was released from the Ventura County Jail following the March 4 DUI, officials with the California Highway Patrol said.
The incident unfolded when a person reported an erratic driver in a black BMW 430i on the U.S. 101 freeway around the area bordering Ventura County and Los Angeles County, officials said.
The Toxic artist was the only person in the vehicle in the incident, in which she underwent a series of field sobriety tests.
Spears’ representative described the arrest in a statement as ‘an unfortunate incident that [was] completely inexcusable.’
The (You Drive Me) Crazy artist ‘is going to take the right steps and comply with the law’ moving forward, her representative said.
Spears’ representative hinted at a potential rehab stint when expressing wishes that the legal infraction would be a wake-up call for the beloved entertainer.
The representative said that ‘hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life.
‘Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.’
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
