Britney Spears needs to have a post-treatment plan so she doesn’t “fall apart” after leaving rehab, experts say.
Richard Tate, founder of Carrara Treatment, where celebrities go for addiction treatment, exclusively told Page Six that it’s imperative that pop stars don’t check out of “unstructured” treatment facilities.
“A strong post-treatment plan means a controlled environment that supports continuity of care, accountability, and early recovery,” says Taite. “If the work isn’t taken seriously, even great treatment doesn’t mean anything.”
Tite also pointed out that entering a rehab facility is just the “beginning” of a person’s recovery journey.
“Continuing to support them after they leave really makes a difference.”
Spears, 44, voluntarily entered a treatment facility after being charged with DUI on March 4, her rep confirmed to Page Six on Sunday. She is scheduled to appear in court on May 4.
Sources previously said Spears was “ashamed and embarrassed” about drunk driving and saw the incident as a wake-up call.
Taite said Spears’ treatment plan “needs to be built around” her and not the other way around.
“That means identifying what is actually causing the behavior and adjusting the clinical approach in real time,” Taite says. “Good care is not static; it evolves as the patient grows.”
Lisa Bonner, a prominent New York-based entertainment lawyer, said Spears’ decision to enter rehab after her arrest and before she was charged was a “personal and strategic legal” move.
Bonner explained that the rehabilitation facility could “influence” prosecutors and courts to avoid handing out “more severe punishment” to the “toxic” singer.
“If this continues, she could end up with an outcome that is more focused on treatment rather than prison,” Bonner said.
In his conclusion, Bonner noted that the charges in the case will ultimately determine Spears’ “final sentence.”
On March 4, Spears was seen swerving in and out of traffic lanes and taken into custody. An unknown substance was allegedly found in her car during her arrest, and she is believed to have been under the influence of a cocktail of alcohol and drugs.
She was released the next morning by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
At the time of her arrest, a source exclusively said that Spears was “incredibly emotional” and “didn’t want to let anyone down, including her fans.”
Spears broke her silence after her arrest last month by sharing a video with her son Jaden, 19, on Instagram.
“Thank you everyone for your support…time spent with family and friends is such a blessing!” Spears wrote.
