Doherty 'mourns' heroin

Troubled rocker Pete Doherty is "in mourning for an armful" just weeks after kicking his longterm heroin habit.

Troubled rocker Pete Doherty is "in mourning for an armful" just weeks after kicking his longterm heroin habit.

The Babyshambles frontman, who recently spent six weeks in rehab to defeat his addiction, admits he sometimes dreams of using drugs again.

He says: "It's hard work. I think I miss it (drugs) a bit. After years of entrenched drug abuse, you have a mourning period. I know it's a bit sad, but I'm in mourning. I'm in mourning for an armful."

However, Doherty insists it's good to be clean: "I really enjoy it (being clean) and embrace the new way."

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