Demi Lovato Breaks Silence Following Heroin Overdose: ‘I’ll Keep Fighting’

Demi Lovato recently broke her silence weeks after her heroin overdose.

On her Instagram account, Lovato penned a lengthy post detailing her struggles with addiction. The singer was rushed to the hospital on July 24.

“I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction. What I’ve learned is that this illness is not something that disappears or fades with time. It’s something I must continue to overcome and have not done yet. I want to thank God for keeping me alive and well. To my fans, I’m forever grateful for all of your love and support throughout this past week and beyond. Your positive thoughts and prayers have helped me navigate through this difficult time,” she wrote.

Lovato checked into Cedars-Sinai and has been in the company of her family and friends. The singer said that her goal now is to focus on her recovery and sobriety. Even though she didn’t directly say it, it’s possible that Lovato will check into rehab again.

Two days ago, sources told People that Lovato has indeed agreed to enter a drug treatment center following her release from the hospital.

“Demi is well enough to leave the hospital this weekend. She has agreed to rehab and will go straight to an in-patient facility. She wants to be sober. She wants to get help. She understands that it will take a lot of work and commitment to stay healthy, but this is what she wants,” the source said.

Meanwhile, Lovato’s ex-boyfriend, Wilmer Valderrama, has been on her side ever since she was rushed to the hospital. The ex-couple dated for six years before calling it quits in June 2016.

“Her whole family and Wilmer are just there to support her through recovery. Wilmer has spent hours at the hospital with Demi every day. He seems very concerned about her,” a source said.

Lovato first entered treatment in 2010 to receive professional assistance for her bipolar disorder, bulimia, self-harm, and addiction. After completing her stint at the treatment center, the Disney Channel alum suffered from a relapse. She, later on, checked into a sober living facility for a year.