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Lindsay Lohan Ready for Consequences of Failed Drug Tests

Posted by Drug Free in Drug Addiction, Drug Testing on September 18th, 2010

In a previous post, we shared the news of Ms. Lohan’s early release from what was supposed to be a 90-day stay in rehab, with the following quote from her lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, regarding the reason for her release: “They [the doctors] started their own fresh evaluation, put her through their own testing and recognized that there was no need for her to be there any longer.”

lindsay lohanWe can’t help but wonder how they arrived at that conclusion, and what they have to say about the latest news about Ms. Lohan.

A report on CNN shared the following tweet, sent by the actress on Friday evening: “Regrettably, I did in fact fail my most recent drug test and if I am asked, I am prepared to appear before Judge Fox next week as a result.”

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Elden Fox took over the case from Judge Marsha Revel, who handed down Lindsay Lohan’s jail sentence. Ms. Lohan’s release from rehab was accompanied by several conditions from Judge Fox, which included random drug testing twice a week.

Lohan tweeted further: “Substance abuse is a disease, which unfortunately doesn’t go away overnight… I am working hard to overcome it and am taking positive steps… [and] doing what I must do to prevent any mishaps in the future… This was certainly a setback for me, but I am taking responsibility for my actions and I’m prepared to face the consequences.”

No court date has been set for the failed drug test.

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Lindsay Lohan Talks to Vanity Fair About Personal Struggles

Posted by Drug Free in Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation on September 3rd, 2010

A few days after her recent sentence was handed down, actress Lindsay Lohan gave an interview to Vanity Fair and talked about, among other things, alcohol and drugs. A feature on USA Today showed excerpts of the interview with the magazine, which is included in an issue that has Lindsay on the cover, due to hit newsstands on September 7.

lindsay lohanOne of the things that the actress says may have led to what can only be described as a series of unfortunate events in her personal life is being around the wrong sort of people. She also denied being an alcoholic, or abusing prescription drugs – something that her dad Michael Lohan had hinted at, to say the least, quite a few times. She told Vanity Fair: “If I were the alcoholic everyone says I am, then putting a [scram] bracelet on would have ended me up in detox, in the emergency room…”

Lindsay also said that while she does admit to “dabbling in certain things and trying things ’cause I was young and curious and thought it was like, O.K., ’cause other people were doing it and other people put it in front of me,” she denies ever abusing prescription drugs, nor having the desire to do so.

The interview inevitably included questions about her father Michael, and Lindsay reacted to the fact that he gave an interview immediately after attending her probation hearing.

There is one thing that Lindsay is confident about, however: “I don’t care what anyone says. I know that I’m a damn good actress.”

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Lindsay Lohan Up for Early Release from Rehab?

Posted by Drug Free in Drug Abuse Treatment, Drug Addiction on August 13th, 2010

Lindsay Lohan may not need to finish the full ninety days of rehab required of her, according to a post on RadarOnline.com. That certainly is nice to hear, but we can only hope that this is not being done prematurely and that the actress is truly free from whatever excesses she may have in her system.

Lindsay LohanThe revelation was said to have come from prosecutor Danette Mayers, prosecutor for Ms. Lohan’s case. RadarOnline.com shared the following statement from Mayers: “My understanding from conversations with Shawn Chapman Holley is that Miss Lohan could be released early from the treatment facility. It is looking as if that is what the health care professionals are going to recommend. How much earlier she could be released I’m unsure of at this point.”

Mayers indicated that she will adhere to what health care professionals will recommend for Ms. Lohan, which may include follow-up treatment.

Lindsay Lohan was sentenced to ninety days of jail time and rehab in July by Judge Marsha Revel, due to violating the terms of her probation. She was said to have missed alcohol education classes required of her as part of her probation on charges of drunken driving and cocaine possession leveled against her in 2007. Judge Revel has recused herself from the case.

She only served 13 days out of her ninety day sentence due to overcrowding. Lindsay then entered rehab at the UCLA Medical Center.

Shawn Chapman Holley, Lindsay’s attorney, told RadarOnline that Lindsay “looks healthy” and “is looking forward to returning to work.”

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Lindsay Lohan and Her Troubles: Are Her Parents to Blame?

Posted by Drug Free in Drug Addiction on May 5th, 2010

Type in her name on any search engine and you will most likely find a list of entries following her and her family’s misadventures – more that than the good things that she has accomplished as a child star. Her reputation nowadays only seems to evoke images of wild parties, drugs and booze; where is the befreckled Annie/Hallie people used to love?

Lindsay LohanTo say that Lindsay Lohan seems to be in trouble may be an understatement. Some might say: what is it to the rest of the world? The thing is, she is a celebrity; and one who saw stardom as a child. Whether we like it or not, what she does can affect some households in one of two ways: kids may learn what they ought not to do, or follow suit.

In a recent post on Associated Content, it is shared that Lindsay showed up late for her third attempt at giving a deposition regarding her DUI arrest in 2007. She allegedly stole a vehicle with three people in it while drunk and took them for a joyride. Her mom Dina reportedly came to LA to make sure that Lindsay showed up this time; this was her last chance after skipping the first two. And why was she late? Could it be that she was seen partying till 2 a.m. at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood as reported on E! Online with her mom in tow?

And where was concerned dad Michael at that time? Why at Industry Club, of course.

We have written quite a bit about the role that a family plays in the success – and failure – of turning a troubled person’s life around. While it may be unfair for anyone to judge, one cannot help but think; how exactly is Lindsay going to get up, if there doesn’t seem to be anyone fit enough to prop her up?

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