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NO COMMERCIAL USE) Demi Lovato in the press room during 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2017 presented by Capital One at The Forum on December 1, 2017 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for iHeartMedia) (CNN) — Demi Lovato remains in the hospital following an apparent drug overdose at her home on Tuesday. Two sources close to Lovato tell CNN that she is surrounded by her family and her former boyfriend, Wilmer Valderrama. On Thursday, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN that Lovato plans to seek drug abuse treatment following her release from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Lovato and Valderrama dated on and off for six years, ending their relationship in June 2016. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/FilmMagic Wilmer Valderrama and singer Demi Lovato at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party “After almost 6 loving and wonderful years together, we have decided to end our relationship. This was an incredibly difficult decision for both of us, but we have realized more than anything that we are better as best friends,” the former couple said in a statement at the time of their breakup. “We will always be supportive of one another.” Following Lovato’s hospitalization on Tuesday, her representative released a statement saying she was “awake and with her family.” “Demi is awake and with her family, who want to express thanks to everyone for the love, prayers and support,” said the statement from Lovato’s representative. “Some of the information being reported is incorrect and they respectfully ask for privacy and not speculation as her health and recovery is the most important thing right now.” There had been reports Lovato overdosed on heroin, but a source close to the singer denied that. Lovato has been open about her struggles with an addiction to cocaine and alcohol, as well as mental health issues and an eating disorder. She also sought professional help for substance abuse and entered rehab in 2010. “You just have to take it one day at a time; some days are easier than others and some days you forget about drinking and using, but for me, I work on my physical health, which is important, but my mental health as well,” Lovato said, adding that she was seeing her therapist twice a week. “I make sure I stay on my medications. I go to AA meetings. I do what I can physically in the gym. I make it a priority.” In the hours after news of her hospitalization broke, fans of the singer took to social media with the hashtag, #HowDemiHasHelpedMe to talk about how she and her music have helped them with their own struggles. Lovato released a single in June called, “Sober” in which she revealed she had relapsed after six years of sobriety. “I’m sorry for the fans I lost who watched me fall again,” Lovato sings on the track. “I want to be a role model but I’m only human. I’m sorry that I’m here again. I promise I’ll get help.” Lovato has been touring and promoting her music in recent months. She last performed July 22 at the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, California. CNN has reached out to Lovato’s representative for comment<doc-sep>Celebrities and fans rushed to social media Tuesday in support of pop musician Demi Lovato, who was reportedly sent to the hospital earlier in the day after an alleged heroin overdose. The “Sorry Not Sorry” singer, who recently detailed her substance-abuse battle in a new single called “Sober,” was found on the 8000 block of Laurel View Drive in the Hollywood Hills at 11:40 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Ariana Grande, Ellen DeGeneres, Emmy Rossum, Adam Lambert and many others sent their virtual thoughts and prayers to the star. Here’s a sampling of their support. I love @DDLovato so much. It breaks my heart that she is going through this. She is a light in this world, and I am sending my love to her and her family. — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) July 24, 2018 Advertisement i love u @ddlovato — Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) July 24, 2018 Poor beautiful spirit @ddlovato I hope she’s ok, and that she makes a full recovery soon. — LILY ALLEN PRINCESS OF WHALES (@lilyallen) July 24, 2018 I love you @ddlovato and I’m praying for your strength and health. — Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) July 24, 2018 Hang in there @ddlovato - sending good energy and love. — ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) July 24, 2018 The news about demi lovato is heartbreaking. Sending her all the love in the world. Also sending so much love to you guys. Please if you are struggling with your mental health, reach out, get help - do not suffer in silence. You are worthy and loved and you can do this 💘 — Dusky Grey (@duskygreymusic) July 24, 2018 Poor Demi Lovato. I hope she comes out of this okay. That kid has certainly been through it. — roxane gay (@rgay) July 24, 2018 @ddlovato we love you 🙏🏻💗 — Meghan Trainor (@Meghan_Trainor) July 24, 2018 @ddlovato sending you love, light and strength. You are not alone in this battle — michelle visage (@michellevisage) July 24, 2018 Advertisement Get through this @ddlovato FIGHT IT!!!! 🙏🙏🙏 — Stone Cold Shea Jackson (@OsheaJacksonJr) July 24, 2018 praying for @ddlovato and her health. When I was 14, she was an idol to me in how she spoke so openly about mental health. And now she continues to inspire thousands of young men and women with her body positivity messages. Addiction and mental illness doesn’t discriminate. 💔 — Lili Reinhart (@lilireinhart) July 24, 2018 My friend @ddlovato is one of the kindest, most talented people I’ve ever met. Praying for her right now, addiction is a terrifying disease. There is no one more honest or brave than this woman. — Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) July 24, 2018 sending huge recovery love to Demi. this is a very personal moment and respected delicately. all we can do is send our best wishes and love. addiction isn’t simple nor easy. you’re very loved, @ddlovato you’ll beat this as you did before. 🙏🏽 — Kehlani (@Kehlani) July 24, 2018 Advertisement praying for demi — christina perri (@christinaperri) July 24, 2018 Sending Prayers for Demi Lovato you just never know what people are going through so please have compassion & no jokes🙅🏾 but let’s be encouraging so she will get the help she needs❤️🙏🏾 https://t.co/1BMTn8k88i — Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) July 24, 2018 Prayers up for Demi Lovato and anyone else out there battling addiction. It’s not an easy fight at all even though to some people it seems simple. 🙏 — Most Hated (@Dylan_Bostic) July 24, 2018 My thoughts are with Demi Lovato and her family... https://t.co/KGMBMfrJY7 — Dr. Mehmet Oz (@DrOz) July 24, 2018 Advertisement So sorry to hear about Demi Lovato being hospitalized. Sending love and healing prayers to her. — Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) July 24, 2018 love u forever mama!!! stay strong girl. youve got this @ddlovato — Noah Cyrus (@noahcyrus) July 24, 2018 Sending love and prayers to Demi Lovato 🙏 — Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) July 24, 2018 you’re in my thoughts @ddlovato, sending you love ❤️ — camila (@Camila_Cabello) July 24, 2018 Advertisement Thinking of you @ddlovato. Sending you so much love. — Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) July 24, 2018 Praying for my sweet mentor Demi Lovato. I love you. Let’s join together & ask for healing, from the only one who can offer it! #prayersfordemi #xfactorusafamily — rion paige (@MissRionPaige) July 24, 2018 I’m sending light, light &MORE light to Demi Lovato. @ddlovato you’re a powerful woman &a BEAUTIFUL soul! Through all of this may you be uplifted &strengthened even more. I love you Demi. My heart is filled w/love &hope for you always, lovely one. ALWAYS. With SO Much Love, Paula — Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) July 24, 2018 sending you love @ddlovato ❤️ — Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) July 24, 2018 Advertisement UPDATES: 4 p.m. This article was updated with more social-media reactions. This article was originally published at 2:45 p.m.<doc-sep>
Singer Demi Lovato was awake and alert with family after being taken to a hospital in Los Angeles on Tuesday. "Demi is awake and with her family, who want to express thanks to everyone for the love, prayers, and support," Lovato's representatives said in a statement to BuzzFeed News. Her family also noted that some initial reports on the circumstances of Lovato's hospitalization were incorrect, and they asked the public not to speculate. "They respectfully ask for privacy and not speculation as her health and recovery is the most important thing right now," the statement added. Representatives for the singer did not immediately respond to BuzzFeed News' requests for comment. Lovato, 25, has been public in the past about her addiction to drugs and alcohol. When asked if they had any information about Lovato, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson told BuzzFeed News emergency services responded to a medical call on a block that matches Lovato's address and "transferred a 25-year-old female patient to a local hospital.” Unnamed law enforcement officials told TMZ and Variety the person hospitalized was Lovato. She was said to be stable, alert, and breathing in Cedars Sinai Medical Center, according to multiple outlets. In March, the singer celebrated six years of sobriety. "So grateful for another year of joy, health and happiness," she tweeted. "It IS possible." But in a single released last month titled "Sober," Lovato said she had relapsed. "To the ones who never left me / We’ve been down this road before / I’m so sorry, I’m not sober anymore,” sang Lovato.