BON JOVI guitarist Richie Sambora is checking into rehab, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively. Sambora is coming off a highly successful tour with Bon Jovi and is checking into a facility for exhaustion and to regain his sobriety.

”Richie recently has been drinking too much, and wants to get his life together," a source told RadarOnline.com exclusively, adding that the band has been very supportive of the rehab decision. 

BON JOVIВ released the following statement today:

"Our support for Richie is absolute. He is, and will remain, a member of Bon Jovi. Although he will be absent from upcoming shows for the time being, we very much look forward to his healthy return. In the meantime, we will keep our commitment to our fans and continue our tour."

Bon Jovi's next concert is April 30th in New Orleans, LA at The Fairgrounds, it will go ahead as scheduled. At this time, a temporary replacement for Sambora has not been named.