Singer Britney Spears: She recently made headlines mainly through her appearances on social media. (archive image)Image: keystone
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Police arrested Britney Spears for drunk driving. Now further steps have been taken to help the musician get her life back under control.
April 13, 2026, 2:40 p.mApril 13, 2026, 2:40 p.m
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In early March, police in Ventura County, southern California, stopped a black BMW. Britney Spears was behind the wheel. According to the US media “TMZ”, the singer was said to have been driving too fast and in serpentine lines on Highway 101, and the suspicion was that she was drunk driving. Spears was briefly arrested, then released.
Now Britney Spears has drawn her own conclusions: the 44-year-old has voluntarily went to a rehab clinic. A spokeswoman confirmed this to the US magazine “People”. Those close to her say that a fixed length of stay is not planned.
Not just withdrawal
According to the report, the stay is not just about alcohol or possible drug problems, but also about her mental stability. Spears wants to stay as long as necessary. Those around you support the decision. The singer had already taken steps in advance: Spears is said to have separated from several addiction coaches and sought support from Alcoholics Anonymous.
Just a few hours before the news that she had gone to a clinic, Britney Spears was active on Instagram and posted a video. In it she can be seen dancing in black lingerie. With her social media activities and confusing posts, Britney Spears has repeatedly caused a stir in the past and caused concern among her fans.
Britney Spears with her sons Sean Preston (l.) and Jayden James, March 2026.screenshot: instagram/@britneyspears
Recently she has also appeared there more and more with her sons Sean Preston and Jayden, who came from her marriage to Kevin Federline. They are said to have assisted her after the arrest.