Author: Jennifer Drysdale / Source: Entertainment Tonight
Dr. Drew Pinsky has full confidence in Demi Lovato‘s ability to overcome her apparent overdose — but he’s surprised by one aspect of her recovery plan.
During an interview with ET Live’s Jason Carter and Tanner Thomason on Wednesday, the celebrity doctor opened up about a recent TMZ report claiming Lovato will be spending three days a week at a sober house, and four days at a private residence.
The outlet did, however, claim that the singer will be accompanied by a sober coach 24/7. ET has reached out to Lovato’s rep for comment.“I was reading that she’s only spending three days a week there, which is a very bizarre idea,” noted Dr. Drew, who explained that patients will stay at a sober house, or halfway house, for 9 to 12 months after completing rehab. “I mean, you’re either in or you’re out, so I don’t know what that’s all about. Demi knows sobriety, she knows what she needs to do. I’m sure she’s going to do fine, but that did catch my eye.”
“You can’t make anybody do anything in treatment. It has to be the patient’s prerogative,” Dr. Drew said, but guessed that her team would…
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