Britney Spears reportedly “struggled privately” with her “old habits”

Pop star Britney Spears » is causing considerable concern among friends and family after she was arrested on March 4 on suspicion of drunk driving. She was arrested and spent about three hours in the Ventura County Jail before being released the next morning. Fans have been growing increasingly concerned for the “Toxic” singer’s health since she was released from her court-ordered conservatorship in November 2021, after approximately 13 years in conservatorship. Reportedly, fans have a right to be concerned.

Britney Spears’ behavior considered ‘awkward’ situation

Weeks after her arrest, a source told Us Weekly that her friends and family were treating it as a “delicate” situation, adding, “Everyone around Britney wants her to be healthy and stable, but you can’t force her to do anything.” »

A second source added that those close to him saw this coming, saying: “It wasn’t a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’ she would be arrested.” They also said his family expressed relief that no one was injured.

Britney’s third divorce may have started the spiral

Britney started dating a former personal trainer Sam Asghari in 2016 after they met on the set of his “Slumber Party” video. The two married in June 2022, but by August 2023, the aspiring actor had filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences” in court documents obtained by The Blast.

A source told Us Weekly that Britney has been spending a lot of time at home alone since her divorce, which “leads her to make bad choices.” They went on to say, “She has this tendency to think she’s somehow invincible, especially since she was released from conservatorship. For a while, she felt like there were no real consequences, but lately it’s started to catch up with her.”

Britney Spears shared her ‘drug of choice’ in her memoir

In 2023, the “Crossroads” actress opened up about her career, conservatorship and high-profile relationships in her bestselling memoir, “The Woman In Me.” In the book, she claims that she “never had a drinking problem” and that her “drug of choice” was Adderall.

Now, the second source has said that the pills are her “real vice” and that she has “privately struggled with it for two or three years now.” Now that her conservatorship is over, she has stopped taking drug tests. This led the insider to claim she had “started falling back into old habits.”

Sources blame Britney’s environment

Believe it or not, a lot of her concern for well-being seems to have to do with her celebrations in Mexico, as she spent her last two birthdays there. “This environment was not good for her,” said the first source. “She had access to all kinds of pills, and no one was really monitoring the situation. »

A third source told the publication: “It’s not a safe place for her because there’s a lot of access to over-the-counter products. Who knows what she’s getting and how it makes her act out.”

Another source even claimed that she “went to the pharmacy there to buy pills, including Adderall, because it’s more accessible than in the United States.” In a December 2024 Instagram video, she claimed she moved there to escape the spotlight.

Britney’s sons were with her after the arrests

The “Lucky” singer shares sons Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline. A fourth source told Us Weekly that she has seen both of her sons since the arrests, as she works to rebuild their relationship. The first source said she listens “the most” to her sons. She would also have been in contact with her mother, Lynne Spearsand his brother, Bryan.

“Britney admitted she needs help, which is a big step, but getting there isn’t easy,” the first source added, noting that she is sensitive to her situation because she fears she could be placed under another conservatorship. Fortunately, at least one legal expert said her latest arrest is unlikely to set her back on that path.