In the early hours of July 28, a sheriff’s deputy clocked Mr. Gibson driving more than 85 miles an hour on the Pacific Coast Highway. A police report said that Mr. Gibson was belligerent and made anti-Jewish statements when pulled over reports the New York Times

He later issued a pair of apologies for his remarks and behavior.

Now THE ENQUIRER reports the Oscar winner is refusing to enter a traditional rehab, and is instead trying to gain a hold of his problem via outpatient therapy. According to his publicists' assistant Veronica Pinto, regarding treatment, Mel is in an 'ongoing program of recovery. That's it.'

Many question Mel's seriousness regarding recovery since he is apparently yet to seek intensive therapy for what seems to be a major problem.

New York Times, is also reporting that Mel Gibson pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor charge of drunken driving and was sentenced to three years’ probation with a requirement that he spend the next year in a 12-step program for alcoholism.

Mr. Gibson, 50, will also pay more than $1,600 in fines and fees as part of the sentence.

Mr. Gibson did not appear at the proceeding, which was held midmorning at the Los Angeles Superior Court branch here. Through his lawyer, he pleaded no contest to one count of driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher.

As part of the sentence, Mr. Gibson is required to attend a 12-step program five times a week for the next four and a half months and to continue attending three days a week for seven and a half months.

His driver’s license was also restricted for 90 days, and he was ordered to undergo a state-mandated alcohol-abuse education program for three months.