Richie Sambora Enters Rehab

The star entered a treatment program on Wednesday in California.  The news was confirmed by a representative for Sambora.  "Richie Sambora has entered an undisclosed treatment facility in Los Angeles," the rep said in a statement. "He asks that you respect he and his family’s privacy at this time."

The exact nature of the problems that Richie is experiencing has not been revealed.

Richie, 47, has had a difficult year.  He recently split from his girlfriend, actress Denise Richards.  Last April, he became officially divorced from actress Heather Lockleah, and the same month, his father died.

It is not yet known whether Sambora’s treatment will affect his professional activities with Bon Jovi.  The band will release their next disc, Lost Highway, on June 19.