Amy Winehouse is being urged to check into an American rehab facility. The singing star, who was recently thrown in the clink for simple assault following a wild night of partying, may seek help for her substance abuse addiction at The Meadows Institute in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert.

“Arizona is far away enough for her to get her head together and really focus on her career.”

“Amy is stubborn but her people, as well as her friends, are keen to get her on the mend….She has already tried rehab in the UK but the problem is that when she comes out it’s hard to protect her.”