Why the recovery plan announced by Demi Lovato surprises Dr. Drew (Exclusive)

Dr. Drew Pinsky has full confidence in Demi Lovato's ability to overcome his apparent overdose – but he is surprised by one aspect of his recovery plan.

During an interview with Jason Carter and Tanner Thomason of ET Live on Wednesday, the famous doctor is open on a recent TMZ According to a report, Lovato will spend three days a week in a sober house and four days in a private residence. The point of sale, however, claimed that the singer would be accompanied by a sober coach 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and solicited comments from Lovato.

"I read that she only went there three days a week, which is a very bizarre idea," said Dr. Drew, who explained that patients would stay in a sober house or a house. transition for 9 to 12 months after their rehab. . "I mean, you're either in, or you're out, so I do not know what it's about." Half knows sobriety, she knows what she has to do. She will be doing well, but caught my attention. "

"You can not get anything done during treatment, this has to be the prerogative of the patient," said Dr. Drew, but she assumed that her team would be interested in her going to sober life after Lovato's "near-death experience". "No doubt she will enjoy a sober life, but I'd like to see her there for at least a year."

Lovato, who suffered an apparent drug overdose on July 24, was photographed for the first time since the end of treatment on Saturday. On Wednesday, the former Disney star was seen heading to an office building in Los Angeles after a workout at the gym.

Regardless of the recovery plan announced by Lovato, Dr. Drew is confident that the former Disney star will overcome his difficulties.

"Listen, when it happened for the first time, I said that this woman knew sobriety, she inspired others.She would be fine.But she is an addict, she was also public on her eating disorders and other psychiatric problems, mood disorders, etc. and this compromises its healing.This makes it more difficult to maintain, "he said. on itself and actually give up on this process for an extended period. "

A source recently told ET that Lovato "made a total of 180".

"Her 90 days in rehab have truly transformed her life," said the source, "She wants to stay out of the rehab center, she has a sober coach and a full support system."

"Half a long time fight against drug addiction and his friends and family can not be more proud of his work," added the source. "This process has been incredibly beneficial to Demi in many ways. She is not only clean and sober, but she has an entirely new lifestyle. "

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