Britney Spears encouraged by people close to her to get help after arrest, source says

Britney Spears voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility after several people close to her encouraged her to do so, according to a source familiar with the situation

Britney Spears voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility after several people close to her encouraged her to do so, according to a source familiar with the situation.

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Spears, 44, was arrested in March on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County, California. The people close to Spears told her it was important to show the judge she was taking the matter seriously, said the source, who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.

A spokesperson for Spears declined to comment Monday on why she decided to check into rehab. TMZ reported Sunday that Spears checked into a rehab facility in the U.S. for substance abuse, citing sources with direct knowledge of the events.