Late Sunday night/early Monday morning Lindsay Lohan got sprung from the Century Regional Detention Center in Lynwood, CA and was admitted for a 90 day stint in rehab at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center … and late yesterday, L. Lo received her first visitors in her new home away from home. Lindsay‘s mother Dina Lohan and little sister Aliana Ali Lohan made their way to the UCLA Medical Center to spend some time with Linds … but Dina also made sure to set aside some time to talk to RadarOnline about Lindsay‘s release from jail and admittance to rehab:
Dina Lohan revealed the first intimate details about her reunion with daughter Lindsay Lohan in an exclusive statement to RadarOnline.com. Dina spoke about what it was like to see Lindsay following the actress’ release from prison. “I was finally able to hug my daughter [last night] after two long weeks of speaking to her from behind a glass wall,” Dina said. “Lindsay is doing well, and is appreciative of the hundreds of well-wishes she has received” … Following her release at 1:35 AM on Monday morning, Lindsay was driven directly to the hospital under high security. Lohan was transported from the women’s correctional facility in Lynwood to UCLA in an unmarked van … Amid speculation that Lindsay’s family was upset about the change in plans, Dina told RadarOnline.com: “Lindsay is with the utmost professionals and is in very good hands.” Dina continued, “I refuse to respond to any of my ex-husband’s false allegations about myself or my family.” Sources tell RadarOnline.com that Lindsay is expected to complete her court-ordered 90 days of treatment at UCLA. Lohan will remain on probation for another year after being released from UCLA. She has been prohibited from consuming alcohol or illegal drugs and she will continue to be randomly drug tested.
I’m actually a bit surprised that Dina tried to sneak in to visit Lindsay under the cover of night because how can she maximize the media attention surrounding her visits unless she saunters into the facility in the middle of the day? Considering Lindsay will be in rehab for the next 3 months, I suppose Dina figures she has lots of time to get facetime in front of the cameras as the weeks progress. I’m not sure what the visitor restrictions are but I would hope that, for whatever reason, Dina and Ali visit Lindsay as much as possible. They are her family, after all, and support from one’s family greatly enhances the effectiveness of rehab. It’s hard not to be jaded by Dina‘s involvement in Lindsay‘s recovery but, in the end, I hope her love as a mother supersedes her love of attention and she will be able to support her daughter in way that would be conducive to her recovery. Let’s hope …
Wow, her parents are pretty awful, no wonder she turned out the way she did.
This is so bogus, Trent. Loved ones are typically allowed to visit after an extended time of recovery, certainly not immediately. To say that family members are a users biggest resource totally misses the point of what being an enabler means. And in this case I think it goes beyond that. I think this family encourages her use. They have a weird sense of entitlement, exemption to everyday rules and sensible habits. I cry foul on UCLA.
I think some time AWAY from her family could be good for lindsay, as they are obviously part of the problem.
Lindsay’s not the only one in need of recovery. While she’s in rehab, her family should be ordered to therapy. After all, what good is Lindsay’s rehab, if she’s going to be visited and released to the same people that not only make excuses for her but defend the ones she makes herself? Her mom’s denial is going to reverse any progress she makes in there. I still don’t think her mom believes Lindsay deserved any punishment let alone a court ordered rehab.
What I wanted to say has already been said.
But, generally when someone goes into rehab they will not have contact with anyone, friends or family, for a certain amount of time(Usually they do not have contact with anyone either until they have been in there for a month or two, or until they get out.) It is also usually advised for the person to move to a different place when they get out, because most often when someone returns back to their old settings, they return to their old habits.
At this point seeing her family, mainly her mother, will cause Lindsay more harm than good. Time away(with no contact) will be good for her, and for her family and friends, who also need to change their habits and way of thinking if they really want to help Lindsay get better and to start really recovering.
Hey Trent, actually that is sadly bad advice. With friends that have been in rehab, actually the best thing a family can do is visit as RARELY as possible. It mentally reminds you, that you and ONLY YOU are responsible for your own actions and that there is no one else to clean them up but yourself. Having family come in so early almost gurantees she will be back to using when she gets out….hearing this, is very sad news.