Reports are in that troubled British rock star Pete Doherty has checked out of a rehab clinic in Bangkok, Thailand where he was treated for his addiction to heroin. Are there any British rock stars out there that aren't "troubled"?
Into Rehab has had Doherty on our radar since we first reported on one of his many stints into rehab back in September 2012. And here we are again!
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Doherty is out now and the word is he has beaten his heroin addiction. Though that might not be the best choice of words, since the word "beat" could be used in a different context to describe heroin addicts. Anyway, what was truly amazing to us was the rumor that some fans were even sending heroin by mail to Doherty while he was in rehab. True or not that might explain his apparent relapse that happened in early December.
Pete Doherty has been known to make some pretty good music... and to make some pretty bad choices. As for now though, the word is drug-free -- that's the way to be. Good luck Pete!
UPDATE: Did we speak to soon? Looks like Pete Doherty will be heading back into the Thai rehab center that he left back in January 2015. Nothing is for sure as of now but that's what's being {modal http://www.theindychannel.com/entertainment/pete-doherty-returning-to-rehab-report_65327976}reported{/modal}. We'll stay on top of this one.