George Michael Had Drugs In His System

LONDON, UK -- British pop star George Michael had several drugs in his system when he was arrested last October, Prosecutor Andrew Torrington told Brent Magistrates' Court in London Wednesday. Police found Michael slumped over the wheel of his car and the singer has pleaded guilty to driving while unfit.

Blood tests revealed the 43-year-old singer had taken prescription antidepressants and showed traces of gamma-hydroxybutyrate, or GHB, a drug that leaves users groggy and disoriented.

There was also marijuana in his system, prosecutor Andrew Torrington told the court.

Michael's lawyer Michael Grieve argued that prescription sleeping pills were most likely explanation for his condition.

George Michael, whose real name is George Panayiotou, said in a TV interview earlier this month that he is addicted to prescription drugs and believes the world would be a better place if more people smoked marijuana.

District Judge Katherine Marshall said she was not concerned about the drugs involved, but more about the condition Michael was in when he was found in his car.

In an earlier court appearance, Michael told the judge he was prepared to accept the consequences of his actions.

"I really have been very distressed by this whole thing. I am perfectly aware that I did something very wrong and got into my car when I was unfit to drive," Michael said.

Judge Marshall is scheduled to pronounce a sentence for the former WHAM! singer on June 8, the day before he is scheduled to open up the new and improved Wembley Stadium.