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George Michael receives drug counseling after court hearing
Thursday, 02 September 2010
George Michael is receiving drug counselling and has spent time in rehab while he awaits a court ruling.
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The singer was in court to defend himself against charges of driving under the influence of, and possessing, cannabis. He also crashed his 4WD into a branch of photo printing shop Snappy Snaps in London.
He has entered a guilty plea for both charges and is due back in court later this month (September, 2010) to receive his sentence, which could include jail time.
He apologised to fans in a statement saying 'My Dear Fans, As usual I am overwhelmed by the support and genuine concern that so many of you around the world have expressed in recent weeks.
' want to thank you all sincerely, and also to reassure those of you who worry so much for me. I fully appreciate the seriousness of my current situation, for which I truly apologise.
'You will understand that it would be wrong of me to go into details before the court case has ended.
'But I feel you should know that on the day after the incident I checked in to a clinic for a 14-day detox program here in London, which has been followed by ongoing outpatient drug counselingseveral times a week.
'Personal problems which I had tried to deal with myself had clearly got the better of me, and I am sorry that my pride has prevented me from seeking help before now.
' would also like to express my thanks to those whose discretion allowed me to begin this process in private, which has helped me greatly.
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