By The Survivors Club Staff
February 24, 2010
The star of CBS comedy Two and a Half Men, Charlie Sheen, allegedly held a knife to his wife's throat and threatened to kill her during a domestic violence dispute last December, and now his representatives have confirmed the actor has entered rehab "as a preventative measure."
Sheen is allegedly seeking help in breaking his alcohol and drug addiction, and the rehab was his own decision, according to entertainment website RadarOnline.com.
"He loves his children and ultimately that's what convinced him to get help," said a source close to the actor, quoted by the news provider.
Media speculations suggest the 44-year-old will remain at the facility for two weeks and receive outpatient treatment afterwards.
Official statistics suggest an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year, and approximately 5.8 million children were involved in abuse allegations in 2007 alone.
Most experts agree the cycle of domestic violence is unlikely to be broken without outside intervention and recommend those affected by it seek help from law enforcement, social workers or healthcare providers.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential and anonymous around-the-clock help and is available in all 50 states.
Those struggling with abuse as well as survivors can find valuable resources on the website of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.