Rep: Aaron Carter Checks Into Rehab

Celebrity Body January 24, 2011 AT 8:27AM By UsWeekly Staff

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Aaron Carter is taking a break -- in rehab.

The singer and Dancing with the Stars alum, 23, has entered an undisclosed treatment facility "to heal some emotional and spiritual issues he was dealing with," his manager Johnny Wright says in a statement. Carter (whose older brother is Backstreet Boys member Nick) recently approached Wright to "restart" his music career.

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"He has been in Orlando working on a new album, perfecting his live show and his physical body," Wright says. His stint at the facility will provide "the guidance and cleansing he needs. Which is turn will help him on the music journey he's about to take," the statement continues.

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Adds Wright: "Aaron asks that everyone keep him in their prayers and that they respect his privacy at this time."

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A source close to the star tells UsMagazine.com, "He's in a great place. He was struggling a bit so needed to go someplace to get some help."

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January 26, 2011 - 11:06pm Kiba L. Bethea
Its sad that this has become the norm for famous young singers and actors. Just doesn't make any sense and It doesn't even really surprise anyone anymore. Hope he gets better.
January 26, 2011 - 10:42am Marybeth Bunker
Hey Aaron good luck everything, my heart goes out the carters, im a fan. i watched the house of carters you guys were hilarious, i will definitely pray for you i hope rehab is a success for you i wish you the best of luck, stay strong.
January 24, 2011 - 12:27pm Aury Ventura
given the fact that his scumbag ex-girlfriend lohan just got out of rehab, it really doesn't surprise me that he would go there himself. cause you know what they say, you are who you hang w/.
January 24, 2011 - 11:51am Julianna Marie
I agree "Suzie Blansett" lol
January 24, 2011 - 11:08am Brooke Noel F
Will be praying for him. The Carters are a talented bunch of kids. Hope his career gets back on track. God bless you, Aaron!
January 24, 2011 - 9:41am Suzie Blansett
He wants privacy but yet they released a statement telling the world that he's in rehab when noone even knew..or cared about it! Seems like the boy is craving attention. He needs to get off the meth..hes too disgustingly skinny!
January 24, 2011 - 9:03am Filomena Araujo
Celebs in rehab is nothing new. Nothing shocking.