Troubled British rocker Pete Doherty announced in a London court on Thursday that he is planning surgery to have an anti-drug implant inserted into his body.

The Associated Press reports that Doherty, who was appearing for a review of his rehab progress, said he wants to have the surgery within two weeks.

This will be Doherty’s second shot at getting the implant; an attempt last month at a Portuguese rehab facility was unsuccessful.

The device works by chemically inhibiting the effects of opiates (such as those in heroin), and would help reduce Doherty’s drug dependence.

“You are going in the right direction. It’s not easy, especially in your circumstances. I appreciate that entirely,” said Judge Jane McIvor. “I think your concentration should be, within six months of the order, to get a negative test.”

Another court review of Doherty’s progress, including a drug test, is scheduled for September.






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