Britney Spears is focusing on her health.
Following her DUI arrest in California last month, Britney Spears has entered a treatment facility on her own accord, according to her representative, as confirmed by TopMob News on April 12th.
According to police records obtained by TopMob News, Britney Spears was briefly detained on March 4th at around 9 p.m. local time and released the next morning. She has two sons, 20-year-old Sean Preston and 19-year-old Jayden James, with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline.
At the time, TMZ, citing law enforcement sources, reported Spears was arrested on DUI charges.
A representative for Britney Spears said on March 5th that the recent incident was unacceptable and deeply regrettable. They stated that Britney will fully cooperate with the law and hopes this marks the beginning of positive changes she deserves in her life.
Oh my gosh, I just read this message, and it says they hope she gets the help she needs right now. It’s justā¦ this is such a hard time for her, and I’m just praying she has everything she needs to get through it. I’m so worried, but I’m holding out hope she’ll be okay.
Following her arrest, Spears received support from her inner circle,Ā including her sons.
Britney’s sons will be visiting with her, and her family and friends are working on a plan to help her get back on track and prioritize her health and happiness.
Spears also received love from her ex-husband Sam Asghari, who sent her a message of support.
He told TopMob News at the Elton John Foundationās 2026 Oscars Viewing Party on March 15th that while they havenāt spoken, he hopes she has a full recovery and much success. He believes respecting her privacy is the most important thing right now.
Spears is expected to appear in court May 4 to address her legal troubles.
For more celebrities who shared their sobriety and addiction journeys, keep reading.
Following his DUI arrest in January 2026, the two-time NBA champion began seeking help for his addiction issues.
Oh my gosh, he gets it! He actually explained it so perfectly on that radio show ā it’s not a moral failing, it’s a disease! Like, seriously, he compared addiction to cancer or any other illness, and it justā¦ clicked. Itās not something anyone would want to have, you know? Nobody chooses to get sick. Itās justā¦ heartbreaking to hear him put it so clearly. Itās not a choice, itās a brain disease! He’s so right!
Lamar explained that the more he learns about disease, the easier it becomes for him to maintain his sobriety.
The basketball star, who nearly died from a drug overdose in 2015, had shared his desire to inspire others after celebrating 60 days of sobriety.
He explained to USA Today in March 2026 that while he’s naturally resilient both mentally and physically, he’s just as vulnerable to wanting to escape through substance use as anyone else. He believes his survival was meant to inspire others to overcome their own challenges, offering them hope and belief in their ability to do so.
In October 2018, the actor known for American Pie shared on Instagram that he had been sober for one year, marking the occasion with a positive and uplifting message.
Let me tell you, getting sober was something I first really wrestled with over five years ago. I’d reached a point where my dependence on alcohol and drugs was justā¦ overwhelming. Honestly, it was way harder than I ever imagined. It’s a real struggle, and I quickly learned that.
He shared that after a difficult journey, heās been sober for a year, and heās incredibly proud of this accomplishment. He encouraged anyone who is struggling to reach out for help, emphasizing that thereās no shame in asking and that recovery is possible.
Looking back on his battle with addiction, he thought about how far heād gone to keep it a secret.
He recently shared on his wife Jenny Mollenās podcast, All the Fails, that despite being in therapy, he sometimes relapses into old patterns. He described leaving a positive therapy session and immediately going to buy vodka, drinking it to numb his feelings, and then driving home. He admitted he knew how to drink enough to disconnect from his life and avoid confronting difficult emotions.
He explained that heād carefully planned how much heād drink, making sure he stayed coherent enough to talk. He mentioned he was constantly swapping out bottles at the bar to control his alcohol intake.
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The two-time World Cup-winning soccer player has publicly discussed using Adderall inappropriately while recovering from injuries during her time in college.
She shared on the 2025 podcast Question Everything with Danielle Robay that she had become seriously addicted to Adderall and was using it in dangerous ways. She explained she was taking it constantly, often going days without sleep. It was a chaotic time, and she worried about seriously damaging her health. She admitted to taking the drug by crushing and snorting it, describing her behavior as very problematic.
However, in the midst of her struggle, her college coachĀ Anson Dorrance was there to support her.
She described a difficult time where she had to adapt significantly. Anson encouraged her to read, and she found the book Manās Search for Meaning particularly impactful. It helped her understand and cope with suffering, and ultimately changed her perspective on life.
In October 2025, Migos member Quavo revealed he had been sober from codeineāan opioid often mixed with soda to make “sizzurp”āfor four years. He credited a serious conversation with his teenage son, Jordan, as the turning point that led him to get clean.
Offset shared on the show Baby, This Is Keke Palmer that his oldest son repeatedly asked for pineapple Fanta, even though he rarely drinks soda. The son eventually asked why Offsetās drink was a different color, and Offset said that question really affected him.
Offset explained that the seemingly harmless comment really upset him, adding, “I almost cried when I went back to my room.”
The rapper explained he felt guilty as a parent. He was worried his son didn’t realize he was using drugs, and even something as simple as his son wanting the same drink made him anxious. He felt like he was a bad influence, even unintentionally.
The Academy Award-winning actor has often openly discussed December 29, 1975, the date he stopped drinking.
In an October 2025 interview on The New York Times‘ podcast, The Interview, he admitted he was driving drunk in California and completely blacked out. He had no idea where he was going until he realized the danger he posed to others ā or himself, which he said he didn’t even care about at the time ā and thatās when he understood he had a problem with alcohol.
With support from a friend, he started a journey of recovery. In December 2025, he celebrated 50 years of sobriety and shared a message of hope for others who are struggling with similar challenges.
He encouraged choosing life in an Instagram message, repeating the word ‘life’ multiple times to emphasize its importance: āLife, life, life, and more life.ā
The Valley star shared his decades-long battle with drugs in March 2025 after going to rehab.
Jax revealed on the March 4th episode of Bravo’s Hot Mic podcast that he’s struggling with addiction, specifically with cocaine. He admitted it was difficult to talk about.
He explained that heās struggled with this issue intermittently since he was 23, and now, at 45, it continues to come and go. Heād sometimes manage to stop, but then other times would find himself doing it a lot.
Oh my god, Jax is amazing! He actually did it! He told everyone he stopped drinking, and it’s not even about thinking he needed to, it’s because he knew he couldn’t do, well, the other stuff without alcohol. So he just quit everything! He’s so strong! He said he’s been sober for 82, 83 days now, which is, like, the longest he’s ever gone without either one. I’m seriously so proud of him, it’s incredible!
Tom Holland, known for his role in Spider-Man: No Way Home, quit drinking in 2022 because he felt controlled by alcohol. He admitted on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast that he was addicted and believes that having a daily beer often indicates a problem.
The actor explained that you eventually hit a point where you regret having that extra drink. Then, you wake up with a really bad headache the next day.
After changing his lifestyle, Holland found he was sleeping more soundly and coping with challenges more effectively.
Honestly, I was amazed at how calm he became. He used to get so frustrated by little things on set, but he started handling everything with such ease. He told me it was because he finally felt mentally clear, and he was genuinely healthier and in better shape. It was incredible to witness!
Sean Connery, known for his role in Hunt for Red October, rarely discusses his recovery, which started nearly forty years ago.
He shared during a May 2024 podcast that he doesn’t often talk about his sobriety, only mentioning it occasionally when relevant. He revealed heās been sober for 39 years, since February 23, 1985.
Looking back on when I moved from New York to Los Angeles in ’83, Alec described a really tough time. He said he battled a serious addiction for two years, admitting he used an incredible amount of cocaine ā he joked it felt like he could’ve snorted a line all the way to Saturn! It was just so common back then; he said using cocaine was like everyone just having coffee throughout the day. Itās shocking to hear him talk about it so openly, but it really paints a picture of what that era was like.
And after quitting the drug, he soon turned to alcoholāonly to also quit that dependency.Ā
Today, he relies on the city around him.Ā
He finds New York City incredibly calming. He loves simply walking around and discovering new details heās never seen before, like noticing unique features on buildings. He also enjoys spending time with friends over lunch or coffee.
Okay, so Anne Hathaway revealed in April 2024 that she’s been sober for over five years, and honestly, I’m SO proud of her! She told the New York Times it felt like a huge accomplishment, and it totally is! It just makes me love her even more, if that’s possible. It’s amazing to see her thriving and sharing this with everyone.
She explained her decision simply. “I realized it wasnāt the right path for me,” she said. “It felt drastic to have to completely decline, but I had to be firm. Itās like an allergy ā if you have a severe reaction, you donāt try to fight it. I finally stopped questioning my instincts.”
She’s glad she made the change. “I’ve found that things are just better overall,” she explained. “It used to really bring me down, and I don’t want to feel that way anymore.”
I was so moved when Carey Mulligan accepted the 2018 Woman of the Year Award from the Peggy Albrecht Friendly House. It meant so much to me, because she spoke so honestly about her own struggles. She talked about a really difficult time in her life, a self-destructive period that almost stopped her from achieving everything she has. It was incredibly brave of her to share that, especially while honoring an organization that helps women recover from addiction.
I think we all have key moments that change us and determine where our lives go. Early in my career, I was heading down a really destructive path. Even when I achieved success, I never felt satisfied or good enough about myself. I had very little self-worth, and things quickly reached a crisis point. At the time, I didn’t understand why, but it almost felt like something bigger was intervening.
In 2012, while seeking treatment, Moore expressed gratitude to two strangers who strongly encouraged her to change her life. She jokingly said they essentially told her she needed to get help or face the consequences, explaining they gave her “a chance to get back on track before I ruined everything.”
Moore reflected that others recognized potential in her that she hadn’t seen in herself. She expressed deep gratitude for their belief in her, saying she wouldn’t have achieved her current success without their support.
Miley Cyrus revealed in 2022 that she’s been working on overcoming her addiction to Xanax since 2020. She told Rolling Stone that recovery provided much-needed stability during a difficult time, helping her avoid dwelling on negative thoughts and giving her a sense of optimism.
Honestly, when she said thatā¦ it just hit me. She explained it like, once she figured out how to justā¦ turn everything off, even for a moment, to escape the hurt, that was it. Like, she’d lost something essential. It was so raw and real, and it completely broke my heart. It’s like she admitted she’d found a way to cope by shutting down, and that was the final straw. I justā¦ I get it, you know?
She explained that her friends previously seemed to accept her drug use, which led to a downward spiral. During the pandemic, she realized she was struggling and felt disconnected. She remembers often falling asleep and being unable to stay awake because of how deeply affected she was.
She eventually sought help and noted that “it took some time to get on my own two feet.”
In his 2025 documentary, Stans, Eminem opened up about his past struggles with prescription pills. He shared that an overdose and missing his daughter Hailie Jade’s birthday were turning points that led him to change his life.
He explained that he became emotional realizing he didn’t want to repeat past mistakes. He recalled motivating himself, asking if he really wanted to miss out on life again, and urging himself to persevere, even if it was just for the sake of those he cared about.
Honestly, seeing him pour himself back into his music was amazing. It really seemed to be a huge part of his recovery, and it was so inspiring to watch him focus on what he loves after everything he’d been through.
He said it did something ā it switched the light on. He then realized he wasn’t ashamed of being sober anymore. Instead, he started to see his sobriety as a strength, and he felt proud of overcoming his addiction.
The former star of Parenthood had been sober for 16 years when they had a setback in 2020. After a motorcycle accident, they began taking Vicodin again.
He explained on his Armchair Expert podcast that heās been taking certain medications consistently for about the past two months. He has a prescription for a specific dosage, and heās also taking additional amounts beyond that.
He went on, admitting he hated what was happening and that he was deceiving those around him. He knew he needed to stop, but his tolerance was increasing so rapidly that he was now using eight pills a day. He realized this high dosage would lead to severe withdrawal symptoms, and he was becoming increasingly frightened and isolated, burdened by a huge secret.
Let me tell you, navigating life in the spotlight isn’t always glamorous. Back in 2018, I opened up about a really difficult chapter in my life ā a ten-year struggle with opioid addiction. It actually started in the late 80s after a little cosmetic work ā I had a procedure to address some hereditary puffiness around my eyes. What I didnāt realize was that the prescription that followed would completely change my life. For a decade, I was secretly battling this, and honestly, it led me to do things Iām not proud of ā things like stealing and manipulating others. The hardest part was that no one had any idea what I was going through. I kept it all hidden.
In the summer of 1998, when her sister came to visit, Curtis reached what she describes as her lowest point. Her sister had brought prescription painkillers for a broken rib, and Curtis admitted to taking them all. She confessed to the publication, recalling the memory with tears, that she knew her sister would discover the missing pills before leaving. Curtis wrote her a note explaining what she’d done and left it with the suitcase. When she returned home that day, her sister embraced her, expressing her love and concern, and saying she couldn’t bear to watch Curtis destroy herself.
Jamie Lee Curtis went to her first support group meeting on February 3, 1999, and on that same day, she told her husband, filmmaker Christopher Guest, about her past struggles with addiction. She explained that he was surprised he hadn’t realized what she was going through, and she has remained sober ever since.
Drew Barrymore, who has previously sought treatment for substance use, revealed in 2021 that she had reached a significant point in her recovery. Appearing on CBS Mornings, she shared that sheād been sober for two and a half years, explaining that alcohol simply wasnāt benefiting her life anymore.
It’s amazing how freeing and nerve-wracking it feels to finally share who you are, what you believe in, and everything you’ve achieved.
Drew Barrymore later told the Los Angeles Times she avoids calling herself “sober” because she doesn’t want to be seen as overly strict or judgmental.
She explained that she used to tell herself, āI can learn this, I can solve this.ā But eventually, she came to a different conclusion: āIām not going to master this, and thatās okay.ā
Bradley Cooper battled a cocaine addiction in the early 2000s. His friend, Will Arnett, helped him by directly addressing the issue and confronting him about his struggles.
Honestly, hearing Cooper talk about it on the Smartless podcast in 2022ā¦ it hit me so hard. He said it was the first time he realized he was struggling, and it justā¦ stuck with me. He said heād never forget it, and neither will I. It was a really raw moment, and I think it was when a lot of us fans started to truly understand what heād been going through.
Cooper explained that Arnett was instrumental in his decision to get sober, saying, “Arnett was willing to have a difficult but necessary conversation with me, which ultimately led me to change my life.”
Edward Norton credits Bradley Cooper with helping him overcome a long struggle with alcohol. Accepting an award from Cooper at the 2020 National Board of Review Awards, Norton shared that heās been sober thanks to Cooperās support and has been happier every day since.
In September 2023, the former Cruel Intentions star revealed on Instagram that she had gone longer without using nicotine or marijuana ā or any substances, really ā than she had since her teenage years.
He expressed gratitude for overcoming addiction and substance dependency, saying that achieving sobriety brings a sense of clarity and a deeper spiritual connection, which feels incredibly good.
In 2018, the singer first celebrated six years of being sober while on tour. However, she surprised her fans later that year with the release of her deeply personal song, “Sober,” in which she admitted she had experienced a relapse.
She sang, filled with regret, apologizing to her parents for losing control. ‘Mom, I’m so sorry I’m not sober,’ she pleaded, and ‘Dad, please forgive me for the mess I’ve made.’ She also expressed gratitude to those who had stayed by her side, acknowledging they’d faced similar struggles before, and repeating her apology for being unable to stay sober.
A month later, Lovato was hospitalized for a near-fatal overdose.
She shared on Instagram a couple of weeks ago that she’s been open about her struggles with addiction. She explained that it’s an ongoing battle, not something that simply goes away. She needs to prioritize her healing and recovery, and is grateful for all the support she’s received. She’s hopeful about the future and determined to keep working towards a healthier life.
In 2018, she spoke about her struggles with sex and alcohol addiction. She explained that her addictions tended to shift over time, and when she was younger, she believed sex could solve any problem. She then described realizing she was developing a serious problem with drinking.
She recalled a moment when she was home alone and realized she was nearly finishing her third bottle of wine. That’s when she stopped and thought, ‘This isn’t good. Drinking this much alone could be a sign of a problem.’
I stopped completely, which I’m capable of doing. I tend to get really into things, so I always need to be aware of my habits. It’s not necessarily what you do, but how and why you do it. The motivation behind your actions is what matters. For example, wanting to have a lot of sex is fine, but you need to understand why you want that.
Backstreet Boy AJ McLean revealed he first experimented with drugs before shooting the music video for their 2000 hit, “The Call.” He later told Good Morning America that he was extremely out of control during the video shoot. After a setback, he achieved sobriety in 2021 and experienced significant improvements in his health within a year, including losing 32 pounds over seven months by eliminating alcohol and junk food.
He told People magazine in July 2025 that heās committed to staying on his current path. He explained itās something he works on every day, but following advice from others in recovery has dramatically improved his life.
While AJ acknowledged he is “still learning, still growing,” he’s now confident in who he is.
I’ve been learning to set personal boundaries, something I never did before, and it’s been really helpful. ‘AJ’ is a stage name or character I use, but it doesn’t change who I am as a person. My real name is Alexander James, and that’s who I truly am.
Following the unexpected death of Mac Miller, rapper Bow Wowāborn Shad Mossārevealed on Twitter that he had previously battled an addiction to cough syrup, often called “lean.” He shared a series of tweets explaining that during the creation of his “FACE OFF” album with Omarion, he was using lean daily. He admitted to being high on the substance during a well-known on-stage confrontation with Torae on BET, and that it negatively impacted his attitude, his fans’ perception of him, and his family relationships. Despite never promoting drug use in his music, he was heavily addicted, consuming it at least seven times a day during his UCP tour with Chris Brown. He experienced severe withdrawal symptoms that landed him in the hospital after a show in Cincinnati.
Bow Wow described the pain of withdrawal as unlike anything heād ever felt, causing him to feel intensely cold and forcing him to miss shows in Chicago and Baltimore. He emphasized that he was using drugs simply to fit in and urged his fans to avoid the same mistake, encouraging them to be good sons and daughters and strive to be their best selves. He vowed to speak out more about the dangers of drug use, especially to protect young people. He shared that he almost died from his addiction and continues to suffer stomach problems as a result.
He concluded by urging his fans to break the cycle of drug use, stay drug-free, and prioritize their health and well-being. He expressed his love for his fans and young artists around the world, and emphasized the importance of saving young lives.
In 2018, the singer opened up about her struggles with addiction alongside the release of her album No Shame and her memoir, My Thoughts Exactly. She revealed she had been heavily using cocaine and drinking excessively. Things came to a head when, after accidentally hitting Orlando Bloom with her head at Kate Hudsonās Halloween party and knocking herself unconscious, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin intervened to help her.
In an interview with The Guardian, she described feeling deeply unfulfilled. She recalled a particularly low point, saying she even considered trying heroin because nothing else seemed to alleviate her pain.
The actor best known for The Parent Trap struggled with cocaine addiction throughout the 1980s, eventually entering rehab in 1990. He later shared on Today that he came of age in the 1960s and 70s, a time when attitudes toward drug use were very different.
Let me tell you, the eighties were a really tough time for me. I got caught up in a dangerous cycle with cocaine, to the point where it was impacting my finances ā it was shockingly expensive, even showing up in some of my movie budgets. I remember countless nights desperately pleading with a higher power to help me stop, because Iād be facing work commitments just an hour later. And then, ironically, each afternoon I’d convince myself it wasnāt that bad, and fall right back into it. It was a truly awful pattern I struggled to break.
He described a powerful experience ā what he called seeing a white light ā where he felt like he was either dying or losing everything important in his life. He then had to explain this to his then-fiancĆ©e, Meg Ryan, and afterwards, he decided to get help. This marked the end of his struggle with cocaine.
Following an incident at a Newport Beach hotel where he attempted to break down his own door, Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte entered treatment for alcohol addiction in 2018. According to his representative, Lochte had been struggling with alcohol abuse for years, and it had become a harmful cycle. He recognized the need for professional help and began treatment immediately.
The statement ended by saying Ryan understands overcoming this illness is crucial, not only to make good choices going forward and be a devoted husband and father, but also to fulfill his dream of competing in his fifth Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020 and regaining his place as a top swimmer.
Despite knowing you shouldn’t get sober for another person, actor Jason Ritter credits his relationship with Melanie Lynskey as a key factor in his decision to stop drinking.
He realized how wonderful she was and believed she deserved someone truly special. Appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show in March 2023, he admitted he didnāt think he was that person, feeling he was āa little bit too crazyā for her.
However, as Ritter noted to TopMob News, he now sees that sobriety is ultimately a personal choice.
Looking back on when they first started dating, he explained that he often framed his actions as being for her, because he didn’t feel good about himself at the time. He was more concerned with protecting her feelings than his own. Initially, it was simpler to say he was doing things ‘for her,’ but now he’s motivated by his own well-being.
The country singer has been sober for almost ten years, but achieving that took a lot of effort. His struggle with alcohol and painkillers started shortly after high school and continued even as his career grew. He admitted to People magazine that he always kept a black leather laptop bag nearby, filled with bottles of Jagermeister or vodka. He described needing to drink every hour and a half to two hours, and taking a couple of pills every three to four hours.
Despite everything, it didn’t hold him back. “I wasn’t falling apart,” he explained. “Actually, I was more productive then ā I wrote more songs during that time than I do today, and that’s what really frightened me.”
In late 2011, he was hospitalized with pancreatitis and warned that his life was in danger if he didn’t stop drinking. He admitted he initially tried to cut back on his own, setting small goals like limiting himself to a certain number of pills or amount of alcohol each day. “It worked for a couple of days,” he remembered, “but then someone would have a party and I’d start again.”
Gilbert ultimately realized he needed help and checked into rehab on December 18, 2011. He explained, “I finally admitted I couldn’t overcome this problem by myself.” He was frustrated and ashamed, saying, “I’m usually very determined, but this was the one thing I just couldn’t control.”
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