Amy Winehouse installs a recording studio in her home

Troubled Amy Winehouse has installed a $20,000 recording studio in her North London apartment so that she can get away from her junkie pals.

The 'Rehab' singer, 24, was reportedly encouraged to set up the home studio by her parents Mitch and Janis Winehouse.

"Amy's family have warned her that now she's on the mend, this is one way she will be able to get her life completely on track," a source said.

"They've had a hellish time watching her descend into a shadow of her former self due to addiction."

Amy's worried parents - who divorced in 1996 - hope that by concentrating on her music, the five-time Grammy Award winner will be surrounded by a healthier group of friends including Mark Ronson.

Ronson - who worked with the singer on Amy's hugely successful 'Back to Black' album - has been roped in to work on her new record.

"Although they realize $20,000 for a home studio is a lot of money, they know she faces less chance of being distracted by her former friends who did little to prevent her public decline if she's working at home," the source added.

"This is why you will see Amy clearing out her flat with her pal Tyler - who is a good influence on her - because she is getting ready to install all the equipment."