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Of course, the star’s other shoulder to lean on in these turbulent times is Kate Moss who he’s been seeing again recently.

A totally authentic source told the Star: “He is fascinated by Buddhism and wants to try more meditation – he has been to a couple of classes and felt much calmer afterwards.

“He reckons they will help him on the road to recovery. And he’s really into the whole spiritual side if stuff.”