Britney Spears voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility, her rep confirmed to PEOPLE on Sunday, April 12
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This follows her March 4 DUI arrest
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Now, a source tells PEOPLE exclusively that the pop star felt seeking treatment "was the best step moving forward"
Britney Spearsfelt thatseeking treatmentfollowing her recent DUI arrest was "the best step" for herself, a source tells PEOPLE exclusively.
On Sunday, April 12, a rep for the 44-year-old pop star confirmed to PEOPLE that Spears checked herself into a treatment facility.
This follows Spears' March 4arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol (DUI)in Ventura, Calif.
Now, an insider tells PEOPLE that after the arrest, "people close to Britney encouraged her to seek treatment."
"She understands the seriousness of her situation and felt this was the best step moving forward," the source adds. "She's now seeking treatment."
After Spears was released on March 5 following her arrest, a rep for the singer told PEOPLE in a statement that the "unfortunate incident" was "completely inexcusable."
"Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in a long-overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life," the statement continued. "Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time."
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Her rep added: "Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well-being."
Spears shares sonsSean PrestonandJayden Jameswith ex-husbandKevin Federline.
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The Grammy winner's arrest came as fans have continued to express concern over her erratic social media posts in the years since her conservatorship ended in 2021.
Shortly after Spears' DUI arrest, a source told PEOPLE that the star was feeling "very emotional and regretful" about the situation.
"She's very emotional and regretful this morning. She's also embarrassed because of how it could affect her sons," the insider said. "She loves them very much and never wants them to feel like she's letting them down."
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