Lindsay Lohan Confesses: I Failed a Drug Test
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Lindsay Lohan is coming clean.
Following TMZ's report that she failed a drug test -- which she initially denied -- the star wrote a confession on Twitter late Friday.
Lohan, 24, wrote:
"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."
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In late August, Judge Elden Fox prescribed the strict terms of supervised probation for Lohan after her release from court-mandated rehab -- which included random drug testing in addition to intensive psychotherapy sessions, 12-step meetings and regular chats with a "chemical dependency mentor". At the time, Judge Fox warned Lohan she would face 30 days in jail for any positive drug test.
The Machete actress continued:
"Substance abuse is a disease, which unfortunately doesn't go away over night. I am working hard to overcome it and am taking positive steps forward every day. I am testing every single day 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."
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On Friday, authorities in the courts and the sheriff's department weren't yet aware of Lohan's test results.
"I am so thankful for the support of my fans, loved ones and immediate family, who understand that i am trying hard, but also that I am a work in progress, just as anyone else. I am keeping my faith, and I am hopeful," Lohan concluded. "Thank you all!!!"
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Lohan's rehab stay at UCLA Medical Center ended Aug. 24 after 23 days; earlier that month, she spent just 13 days in jail out of a 90 day sentence. (Her rehab and jail stints were related to probation violations stemming from 2007 DUI arrest.)
Lohan was spotted partying until the wee hours at NYC's Boom Boom Room on Sept. 11. A witness told Us Weekly: "It looked like she didn't want to be noticed."
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36I'm sorry, someone trying to take it serious would not be going to places where drugs & booze are the mainstay of the place. What a dumb fck head. The stupid ass4oles in her rehab must feel like retards for going to bat for her, sugar coating her issues and allowing her to go free months before she should of been released from rehab.
WHAT A F@#K UP LOCK HER UP AND THROW AWAY THE KEY!!!!!!!
because it is what a second or third Probation Violation, probation should be revoked and she sit in the LA CTY Jail until trial without bail. thats what they do to non celebrities. and add another charge of being under the influence offense no 2. its time for an example to be set for celebrities , that fame does not buy you freedom. Im sorry for your addictions, but you must pay the price to society before you go to a another rehab say for 60 days this time.
Um... Linds? We already know you failed your drug tests,and we ALSO know that you got off easy b/c you are Lindsay Lohan-a normal everyday citizen would have had to serve 90 days in jail AND 90 days in rehab!!! But since you are a celeb you got off easy and so did Paris!!!
the courts aren't failing her - she's failing herself. the courts are failing the taxpayers! why we keep wasting time and money on these idiots is beyond me. i kinda wish she'd just fall off teh planet and stop wasting the space.
what is the point... is she helpless. She needs good help, and a role model. Her parents are horrible people.
The courts are failing her. She needs a program and forced to stay in it by the courts.
Surprise surprise! When is the court system and her mother realize she needs some tough love!
Unfortunately, no surprise here. Really, does anybody expect much from here?
Junkies are con artists and she really conned that rehab place she was at... Releasing her early was a huge mistake. Her mom really owes the original judge on the case a major apology, she was right all along. Sadly Michael Lohan was right all along. One junkie recognizes another I guess.
So first it was nuts and now she confesses? Substance abuse truly is a disease, but I don't think Lindsay has any problem other than her own irresponsibility. Calling her a drug addict is making a worse name for everyone that truly does have that disease. She just needs to grow up.
"poor me, it's a disease" your not acting right now, either try and get clean or go somewhere where the cameras wont follow you and leave the spotlight alone!
She thanks her fans? Which fans? People are laughing about her, she flyed so high, like, i can do whatever i want i am a big star. Now you are just a drug addict and a big looser! She is not taking responsibility for her actions, shes will be begging for forgivnes. Shes just a rich spoiled hollywood hasbeen! nobody will give her work again. People are over her! Linsanity, if you want to show that you are not just a selfish rich spoiled brat, go to afrika or pakistan to show that you not just care about yourself, cause there you can see that your life is worthless and a big joke.
"she gonna gets what's coming to her." What does that mean? Did she kill someone? Molest children? Rob a grandmother? No. She has really done nothing that deserves hard time in jail. The judge is trying to help her because they are concerned she might die from overdosing, its happened before. This is not about her breaking the law, more than its about doing anything they can to stop her from hurting herself. And not just celebrity's get breaks by the law, everyone is treated as depending on each circumstance.or should be. She's a real human being , remember that.
Does this kid have a person who loves her and she feels safe with? To have so much and nothing at the same time. Lindsay, God has given you opportunity to do so much with out having to do much. I know so many kids who are having a hard time of it. So many of us work hard and try to make a difference, maybe help one person; You little girl have the power in your hand a gift to touch so many. What do you want to do? Lindsay
At least she is admitting it and taking responsibility for her actions which is a step forward from before.
This is making great reading all we need is a little pop corn to go with the story she is telling.
OK, so she has released this statement that she flunked the drug test and also that she has a substance abuse problem, but she somehow convinced the 'experts' at UCLA that she did NOT have a drug problem. So...is she releasing this statement as an excuse for when she has to go in front of a judge for flunking the drug test or is she FINALLY admitting she truly has an addiction? Personally, I think she's talking the talk. If she were TRULY admitting she was an addict, her butt would be in rehab this very second, period. She's expecting she'll walk free on this, just like she did with her laughable jail sentence and ridiculous 2 week rehab stay. Can't wait to hear Dina chime in on her daughter who 'doesn't' have a drug problem.
if that were me or you we would be in the slammer so fast our heads would spin!!!
She was supposedly released early from rehab because they determined she didn't have an addiction??????????????? Now she's admitting she has an addiction. Maybe she should go back to rehab. Why isn't she taking this seriously? If she does not take this seriously and get herself healthy she could be throwing away her career.