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15 October 2007

The new sober Pete Doherty is adapting to life in the country and sobriety - as he swaps his bad old habit for a legal high.

Accompanied by model girlfriend Irina Lazareanu, Pete looked terrified as the couple enjoyed a fast and furious fairground ride.

He has exchanged his wildly destructive drug lifestyle for a calmer existence but the reformed drug addict admitted he's "not sure about complete abstinence".

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Cheap thrills: A terrified-looking Pete Doherty enjoys all the fun of the fairground with girlfriend Irina Lazareanu

He talked about his recent stint in rehab and his current drug intake today describing himself as "healthy, physically" on a radio show.

Speaking on BBC 6Music, Pete revealed that he was only allowed access to his guitar twice a week for an hour at a time.

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Loved up: Irina cuddles up to Pete after their thrilling ride

He told DJ Steve Lamacq: "I'm healthy, physically, a bit wobbly,".

"I'm not sure about complete abstinence [from drugs]. But it's a 12 step philosophy. It's one day at a time I suppose."

Doherty went on to talk about the psychological assessments he received in rehab.

"Apparently I've got loads of self-esteem issues," he said, before joking: "I thought I was alright!"

Pete's album has received rave reviews, and he has reportedly invited pal Amy Winehouse to visit him in his Wiltshire bolthole for jamming sessions.

Chilled out: Pete is enjoying a more laidback existence in the countryside but admits he is not sure about 'complete abstinence'

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