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Pete Doherty: I'm At Drugs Turning Point

He opens up in BBC interview...

  • by C Taylor
  • Sunday, October 14, 2007
  • Photo by: PR Photos

Pete Doherty has claimed he has now been drug-free for the longest period in eight years.

However, the Babyshambles singer said in a BBC interview that he is still finding his battle against addiction “a struggle” following his recent stint in rehab.

He told Radio 4's Front Row programme, "In the last eight years, I've never been that long without drugs.

“I'm not going to lie and say it's not a struggle, because it is. But in a way, I'm quite proud to be able to admit it, particularly for my mum and dad.

"I'm quietly confident, but there's an underdog feeling about it still. These last few months have been a turning point."

The former Libertines star, who is now based in Wiltshire after completing a rehabilitation course in the county’s Clouds clinic, added coming off drugs has also ended his long estrangement from his  Army Officer father.

“My dad has welcomed me back into the fold. I can actually go home, I can actually talk to him,” he stated.

“He came in for some family therapy, which is a miracle in itself. It was an emotional time, to be honest."

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  • so happy for you, Peter I realy hope this is the turning point for you and your family

    ~ by An the fan 10/14/2007

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  • I don’t think there’s a chance that this guy can stay clean. It’s like saying that Shane MacGowan is done drinking.

    ~ by skeptic 10/15/2007

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  • WE LOVE YOU PETE!

    ~ by the yak 10/15/2007

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  • Fair play to anyone that puts in an honest effort to get clean.

    ~ by Scott 10/15/2007

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  • i love you pete

    ~ by kezzie 10/15/2007

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