I was thinking about this whole thing as I heard it on the way in to work today. I've never been an addict, so I can't even begin to imagine how hard it must be to kick an addiction. I've never liked Lindsey Lohan. But I don't hate her or wish the girl dead. I hope she gets the help she needs. It seems as though she does not have a good support system (i.e. crappy parents) so it might be even harder for her to get on, and stay on, the right track. Especially if she continues to keep company with the same people.
My main criticism of her is the fact that she continues to get into her car after getting drunk and high. Yes, probably everyone has driven under the influence at least once. Most of us have just been lucky enough to not get caught. This girl could have someone drive her anywhere she wanted to go. And I understand that she might not have planned to go out and get drunk and high, but she did. I'm sure she could have found someone to drive her around even at that late hour. But she was probably more concerned about chasing her pa then worrying about endangering herself and others.
Look at FM. I'm not positive, of course, but I don't remember any of them ever being arrested for DUI or possession of drugs. And they were drunk and high most of the time for several years. How did they manage that? They didn't get in their cars and drive around. Hell, Stevie doesn't even have a license (really, come on, you're so busy you can't get a license? if i had her money, i'd be wanting to drive a kick ass car).
So, I guess I'm saying, people can get drunk and high all they want without having to endanger anyone but themselves. It just takes a tiny bit of thought and consideration.
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