Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Kim Richards Enters Rehab Again

December 6, 2011 by Hollywoodite

Kim Richards, 47, of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has entered rehab again.

On a previous season of RHOBH, Richards was confronted about her alleged alcoholism. During a fight, sister Kyle Richards, 42, said: ‘You are a liar, and sick, and alcoholic. You are an alcoholic. That’s right. I said it and everybody knows.’

As well as an alleged drinking problem, it’s reported the reality star abuses prescription drugs such as Lexapro (anti-anxiety), Trazadone (antidepressant) and Topamax (an anti-seizure medication that can also be used to treat alcoholism).

Bravo declined to comment but co-star Adrienne Maloof told Us Weekly: “I wish her well. It’s a step in the right direction.”

A source tells Us Weekly: “Kyle is doing okay. Even though Kathy [Hilton] is not on the show, I know that they are close. It must be very difficult for Kyle and Kathy and their families. The only way Kim is going to be able to move on and enjoy her life is to free herself of these demons.”

There are rumours Richards is deigning to suffer rehab, ticking the right boxes and playing sober, so as not to get kicked off the Bravo show. She checked into an undisclosed rehab facility.