Testing It Up

Linsday Lohan has attracted so much controversy in the past years, but rarely has she talked at length about any of her misdeeds in public. Recently, though, she gave one of her most candid interviews with Piers Morgan, courtesy of the Daily Mail, in which The Parent Trap star revealed the few times she’d taken cocaine and why she thinks rehab is a joke.

“Everyone thinks I’ve done it so many times,” Lindsay said when asked about how many times she had used cocaine. “But I’ve only done it maybe four or five times in my life.”

Lindsay also maintained she’s neither taken heroin nor did LSD, but admitted to trying marijuana and ecstasy. And while many people have probably labeled her as an alcoholic or a hopeless drug addict, she strongly pointed out that she has never been a huge drinker or a stoner, saying it has been a year since she last took a drug. Interestingly, she revealed suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) which is why she has to take Adderall to calm down.

“I’ve never been a junkie, and never will be,” Lindsay adds. “I just like going out late to clubs with friends and listening to music. Always have done. It’s not that unusual for girls of 26!”

On May 6, Lindsay was court-ordered to serve 90 days at the Betty Ford Center as part of a plea bargain regarding her June 2012 car crash case. However, she thinks that getting lockdown for three months isn’t what she needs, describing rehab as “pointless” and just “like killing time.”

A few months ago, Lindsay’s lawyer attempted to fix her case by telling prosecutors about her interest to deliver public service messages and perform inspirational talks in schools and hospitals and Lohan also mentioned to Morgan that that’s what she believes would help her.

“… I think there are other things I could do instead of going to  a rehab centre that would benefit  me more,” Lindsay said. “The best thing they could  do for me would be to make me go  abroad to different countries and work with children.”

Justin Bieber is in the hot seat again after Swedish police reportedly found marijuana on his tour bus on Thursday, April 25.

A search on Bieber’s tour bus was conducted after officers in charge of security around the hotel where the 19-year-old and his entourage were staying smelled marijuana. The bus had just taken 10 to 15 individuals to the concert venue at the time of the incident, according to Reuters.

“The police went onto the bus and searched it and found a small amount of narcotics,” police spokesman Kjell Lindgren said. “We don’t know who had the drugs or who smoked them, so it will be hard to link them with any individual.”

Stockholm police sent they seized marijuana and took it to a lab for analysis. No one has been arrested and it is unlikely that a case will be pursued unless they get more information.

Meanwhile, Bieber was quick to shrug off the marijuana bust controversy. On the same day of the incident, he tweeted “some of the rumors about me…where do people even get this stuff. whatever…back to the music.”

Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon often portrays goody-goody characters in her films. But on April 19, she tackled a more daring role that landed her in jail.

Witherspoon was handcuffed and sent to the Altanta city jail following an altercation with a police officer who pulled over her husband, James Toth, on a drunken driving charge.

According to police report, Trooper First Class J. Pyland stopped Toth after seeing him weave in and out of his lane. After several coordination tests and a breathalyzer test, Toth was found to have an alcohol level of 0.139, which is way above the legal limit of 0.08 for a DUI charge.

Pyland said Witherspoon was advised to stay in the couple’s Ford Fusion, but the actress disobeyed the order. The trooper recalled Witherspoon asking him “Do you know my name?” and saying “You’re about to find out who I am.”

Witherspoon, 37, and Toth, 42, ended up spending a few hours in jail while their vehicle was impounded, CNN reports.

Atlanta municipal court officials say the first court hearing that was supposed to have taken place earlier this week was moved to May.

The Golden Globe-winning actress issued a statement on Sunday, April 21, apologizing for her behavior.

“But I do want to say, I clearly had one drink too many and I am deeply embarrassed about the things I said,” Witherspoon said in a statement. “It was definitely a scary situation and I was frightened for my husband, but that is no excuse. I was disrespectful to the officer who was just doing his job. I have nothing but respect for the police and I’m very sorry for my behavior.”

Some fans really know how to please their favorite stars. A perfect example would be the fan who gave Grammy winner Rihanna a weed cake for April 20.

The Umbrella hitmaker shared with her Instagram followers the sweet treat she received for the national weed day. The photo came with a caption that says “What did I do to deserve the epicness that is my fans??!!!… Thank you for lighting up my day, no pun intended!!”

Rihanna has been open about her love for pot. In February, the R&B singer posted on her Instagram account a photo of the marijuana plant she received for Valentine’s Day. Last year, she was photographed by paparazzi smoking a suspicious looking cigarette during her Hawaiian holiday.

April 20 or 4/20 is the most anticipated day for marijuana smokers. But where exactly did it come from?

According to the Huffington Post, 420 was coined back in the early 1970s when a group of five San Rafael High School friends, known as the Waldos, would meet at 4:20 p.m. to smoke pot.  The code has since spread and became an international event to celebrate marijuana.

Every person is different and, therefore, every person’s addiction is different and needs to be treated in a unique way. It’s this philosophy that guides Cali Estes when she helps recovering addicts as The Addictions Coach.

The Addictions Coach company combines yoga, nutrition and fitness, along with traditional talk therapy, all done at a location of their clients’ choosing. Cali has accompanied clients to high risk situations like weddings, worked ‘on set’ of movies and film productions, worked directly with pro athletes, sat in on business meetings, been ‘on tour’ with musicians and has worked directly in the home of clients for a more intensive ‘rehab’ setting.

Unlike traditional rehabilitation centers that convince the addict that they have a disease that is incurable and they must attend meetings, recite prayers and follow steps, Cali tailors her program to fit each client and says every addict needs not just therapy sessions but also a coach.

“People in addiction need to be held accountable for their actions. That is why you will see clients relapse after treatment settings and rehab stays,” Cali says. “They do not have anyone to answer to anymore and go back to their own ways. Rehabs allow people to be ‘in the bubble of safety’ and then dump the client right back in the same environment with minimal therapy. Imagine having a coach to call, text and be present as you go through life. I offer intensive 24/7 services, daily, hourly and then also hourly with unlimited text and email. I instill in the client a sense of being accountable and having help immediately available.”

To read the full text of the interview, visit Interview With Cali Estes on Addiction.

Cory Monteith, a.k.a Finn Hudson on the Fox television series Glee, has checked into an undisclosed rehab facility to seek treatment for his substance abuse problem.

Monteith’s rep told People that the 30-year-old actor “has voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction. He graciously asks for your respect and privacy as he takes the necessary steps towards recovery.”

In a 2011 interview with Parade magazine, the Canadian-born actor revealed his troubled teenage life in which he skipped school, got drunk, and started smoking pot. His marijuana use has escalated to experimenting with other drugs, and at 19 he found himself in rehab. He completed the treatment program, but eventually had a relapse.

“I don’t want kids to think it’s okay to drop out of school and get high, and they’ll be famous actors, too,” he told Parade. “But for those people who might give up: Get real about what you want and go after it.”

Lea Michele, Monteith’s girlfriend, exclusively tells People that she will “love and support Cory and will stand by him through this.”

“I am grateful and proud he made this decision,” Michele added.

Lindsay Lohan is getting another opportunity to get her act together. For the sixth time, she will be treated for her substance abuse problems which she continues to deny.

A source told RadarOnline.com that the 26-year-old actress is entering rehab to get treatment for her prescription drug and alcohol addiction.

“Lindsay’s prescription drugs of choice are Adderall and Xanax, and in addition, she consumes large amounts of alcohol — specifically, vodka,” the source said.

Lohan’s attorney, Mark Heller, previously tried to work out a plea deal in order for the troubled actress to avoid going to jail. During Monday’s hearing, Lohan pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges stemming from her June 2012 car crash. In return, she gets a 90-day treatment in a lock down rehab facility. The Freaky Friday star also agreed to undergo 18 months of psychological counseling and 30 days of community service in New York.

RadarOnline’s source is hopeful that Lohan’s latest attempt at getting sober will bear better results.

“The main problem when it comes to Lindsay ever getting sober is her absolute denial that she has any substance abuse issues. Once again, she is only going to rehab purely because it’s a slightly more attractive alternative than going to jail. Of course, there is hope that once Lindsay is undergoing treatment she will recognize that she does in fact have a problem — but given her history, it’s very doubtful,” the source added.

Former NBA star Chris Herren once enjoyed a life of fame, basking in the adoration of cheering fans every time he scored points on the court. He traveled to Italy, China, Poland, Turkey, and Iran to participate in major leagues. But such a prestigious basketball career was not spared from getting tarnished by his drug addiction.

These days, Herren is still a well-recognized figure — only this time, in the field of motivational speaking.

On March 3, the 37-year-old former member of the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics shared his story to about 200 University of West Florida students and community members who gathered at UWF Field House. He talked about the first time he was introduced to cocaine, his addiction to painkillers, his life and death struggle with heroin, and the realization that he needed rehab to get his life back on track.

“I had never seen cocaine,” PNJ.com quoted Herren as saying. “I said to myself, ‘I am going to do this one time, and I am never going to do it again.’ I promised myself at 18-years-old that it would be a one-time thing. I never knew that it would be a 14-year nightmare.”

During his Boston College days, Herren was featured in several magazines including Rolling Stone and Sports Illustrated. But before playing, he failed a drug test for marijuana and cocaine use. Within three months following an injury he received in November of 1994, he again failed two drug tests for the same substances.

When Herren made it to the NBA, he brought with him his love for drugs. “I couldn’t play unless I was under the influence,”” he said. “Oxycontin, opiates and heroin took over my world. Without it, there was no possibility of functioning. It obviously deteriorated my body, physically, but emotionally and mentally my mind was always elsewhere.”

In 2008, Herren entered rehab with the help of a fellow NBA player who offered to pay for a six-month rehabilitation program. He has been alcohol and drug-free since Aug. 2008.

Herren still travels a lot but mostly within the country to provide talks to students and athletic groups about his addiction experience. He established The Herren Project in 2011 to provide assistance in taking the first steps toward recovery and a life of sobriety. Recently, Herren launched the Purple Project to break the stigma of addiction, bring awareness to the dangers of substance abuse and shed light on effective treatment practices.

Is Lindsay Lohan experiencing some sort of epiphany about her life lately?

In a letter sent by Mark Heller, Lindsay’s attorney, to the Santa Monica and L.A. City Attorneys, the actress insinuated that she would be willing to perform inspirational talks as a way of resolving her car crash case without going to jail.

Heller said Lindsay’s dysfunctional family has “deeply impacted her” and caused her to run into trouble with the law — with most of the incidents involving her alcohol and drug problems. He also said it’s impossible to offer Lindsay the right solution in getting her life straightened out until the real problem is revealed and addressed.

To express her sincerest desire to change the course of her life, Lindsay plans to participate in “intensive psychotherapy” and submit herself to “regular screenings.” She also intends to deliver “Public Service messages” and make “periodic visits to schools, hospitals and other venues where she may provide inspirational talks, encouraging children to pursue positive goals and avoid bad habits….,” according to Heller’s letter obtained by TMZ.

What’s more, Heller is considering the possibility of establishing a Lindsay Lohan Foundation that will benefit young people.

Apparently, the judge hearing Lindsay’s case wasn’t happy with Heller’s move. Sources connected to the prosecution told TMZ that the letter has irked the judge because it appears like an attempt to improperly influence the court.

The “Demon of Screamin’” squandered $5 to $6 million of his fortune on cocaine during the early years of his career as a rockstar.

In a recent interview on Australia’s 60 Minutes, Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler said: “Realistically, 5 or 6. But it doesn’t matter. You also could say I snorted half of  Peru, but it doesn’t matter. You know, it’s what we did.”

Now 65, Tyler once said cocaine had taken away some of the most precious things in his life, including his children and marriages.

The flamboyant rock star completed drug rehabilitation in 1986 and maintained sobriety for more than 20 years. He had a relapse with prescription painkillers in the late 2000s, but successfully completed treatment in 2009.  In 2003, Tyler was diagnosed with Hepatitis C, an infectious disease spread through blood-to-blood contact, because of his intravenous drug use.

In the interview, Tyler was also asked about the “Toxic Twins” moniker given to him and band mate Joe Perry because of their rampant use of stimulants and heroin. The two had a falling out when Tyler decided to join American Idol as one of its panel judges. But they began working together again after Tyler quit the show.

“We still are, we still can be toxic. We fight toxically, we play toxically,” Tyler said.