Is Mel Gibson’s son, Edward, back in rehab?

The acclaimed actor/director was spotted visiting the Cri-Help rehab center in North Hollywood yesterday toting a faith-based self-help book.

Much like Mel, his 26-year-old son has a long history with substance abuse and its consequences. He was at the exact same rehab less than a year ago for an alleged battle with alcohol and cocaine. (His twin brother Christian was arrested months before in Boulder, Colo. for a DUI.)

Upon leaving the rehab facility, Mel was snapped sans the book as he headed to his new Mercedes. He didn’t drive far before stopping to walk back to his parking spot and examine some possible front damage on the vehicle that was behind him. Perhaps a small fender bender to add to Mel’s ongoing list of things to handle?

Despite it all there is no sign of Britney Spears.

[Bauer Griffin]