Pete Doherty wants to help other drug addicts get sober.
The Libertines singer – who has endured numerous stints in rehab in the past – is a month into treatment at the Hope Rehab in Bangkok and believes so strongly in the programme that he wants to establish a foundation to help fund stays for other people wanting to kick their deadly habits.
Clinic founder Simon Mott said: "I think there is a difference between motivation and inspiration, we have designed our programme to include many of the wonders Thailand has to offer visitors.
"Peter is not only a talented musician but a strong character who has a lot to offer – he has expressed a wish to use his influence to help other struggling addicts. Together with Hope he wants to start a trust funding treatment places."
The founder has known the ‘What A Waster’ hitmaker for some time and felt his approach would help the troubled rocker in his battle against heroin addiction.
A statement from the clinic given to NME.com read: "[Simon] believes a change in environment is important for recovery and invited Pete to get involved with his new treatment project in Thailand.
"Many addicts do not fit into conventional rehabs, however today [Pete] is a month into his recovery of a well-documented heroin addiction. Peter does not suit typical treatment approaches – clinical environments limited by their setting and formality."
Pete Doherty wants to help addicts
