Aaron Carter has checked into rehab to treat "emotional and spiritual issues".
The 23 year old has been receiving treatment at a private facility in California since earlier this month (Jan11), according to E! Online.
Carter's manager Johnny Wright tells the website, "Several months ago Aaron came to me to help him return to music and to restart his career. He has been in Orlando working on a new album and perfecting his live show and his physical body.
"Aaron, understanding the challenges and hard work it would take to get himself back to the top, requested to take some time before we started to heal some emotional and spiritual issues he was dealing with.
"Therefore, he has chosen to enter a facility where he feels he will get the guidance and cleansing he needs that will help him on the music journey he's about to take. He asks that everyone keep him in their prayers and that they respect his privacy at this time."
Carter hinted he was having a few problems in a Twitter.com post earlier this month (09Jan11), writing, "Life Has It's ups & Downs, You Can Only Live & Learn. Never Lose Faith!! & Always Believe In Yourself! As I Am learning To Do Every day."
The following day he added, "The Odds Are Good, But the Goods Are Odd...?"
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