When I think of Lindsay Lohan, I think of the cute pre-teen from The Parent Trap and the idolized teenager from Mean Girls. Unfortunately, over the past several years, this Hollywood actress has taken a turn (or a few) for the worse. A victim of drug abuse and the tantalizing Hollywood lifestyle, Lohan is now more known for her stints in rehab than for her roles in film.
So, what transpired in the eight or so years between Lohan's breakout performance in The Parent Trap and her downward spiral into cocaine usage, driving under the influence, and inappropriate behavior? Her downfall can be attributed to poor influences and family pressure, among other factors. While the press is ruthless about revealing each and every one of Lindsay Lohan's misdemeanors, I think the true story lies in why Lohan succumbed to such a lowly state. Lohan, like many child stars, experienced a pattern of overwhelmingly promising success followed by reckless rebellion. The root of Lohan's problems, substance abuse has deprived the young actress from continuing her career and has essentially annihilated her reputation.
Recently, Lohan has attracted media attention for yet another jail release after being arrested for violating probation. On Friday, an appeals court judge allowed Lohan to be released from jail if she agreed to the following, among other conditions:
*She offers $300,000 bail.
*She does not attend any places where alcohol is a primary purchase.
*She wears a SCRAM ("Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring")bracelet at all times.
Prior to this court rendering, Lohan confessed her struggles on her Twitter page: "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."
Additionally, Lohan has expressed her desire to return to rehab rather than endure another jail sentencing. However, perhaps her constant special treatment, allowing her to evade jail time, is not benefiting Lohan. Hopefully Lohan was serious in her Twitter post and continues to take "positive steps," not only to revive her career, but to provide recovery.
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http://articles.cnn.com/2010-09-24/entertainment/lindsay.lohan.jail_1_shawn-chapman-holley-judge-remands-michael-lohan?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ
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