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Lindsay Lohan Accuses Father for her Drug Addiction

Graham Slaughter — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:37:38 +0000

Lindsay Lohan told British newspaper The Sun that her father, Michael Lohan, is the reason that she was introduced to cocaine.

“I was only aware of cocaine because of my dad. I was terrified of it. But I tried it because I was stubborn, stupid, and wanted to see what it was like. It’s not something I ever want to do again.”

Not only did Michael Lohan introduce his daughter to drugs, but he was the reason that she turned to them. When Lindsay’s father publicly spoke out about his rocky relationship with his daughter back in 2007, the young celebrity began to rely on cocaine and alcohol. Later in the year, Lindsay was admitted into rehab twice.

“When my father was going public, that’s when I hit rock bottom. I abused substances too much and it wasn’t the answer to my problems. People need to know that.”

Lindsay Lohan claims that her reliance on drugs is a thing of the past.

“Now I’m in a place where I don’t need to use anything and I can feel emotions because I choose to. I learned from my mistakes and now I’m healthy and happier.”

The fashion-crazy Hollywood has-been told The Sun that she plans on putting her experience with drug addiction to good use.

“If I can teach others, especially teens, by sharing my experiences, then that’s what I will continue to do. I’ve made some dreadful mistakes but learned from them; that has probably saved my life.”

Coolio Charged With Cocaine Possession, Battery

Eva Lam — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:08:22 +0000

Rapper Coolio was charged on Tuesday with cocaine possession and battery stemming from his arrest at Los Angeles International Airport last week.

The Grammy-winning performer, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was taken into custody on Friday after authorities said they found drugs and a crack pipe in his luggage.

Coolio, 45, was charged with one felony count of possession and one misdemeanour count each of possession of paraphernalia and battery.

Authorities said they included the battery charge because the performer allegedly grabbed a screener’s arm at the airport to prevent the search.

Coolio was released on $10,000 bail and is scheduled to be arraigned on April 3. If convicted, he faces up to three years in prison.

Known for his 1995 hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” the performer has appeared recently on several reality TV shows and hosted the online program “Cookin’ With Coolio.”

Quiet Riot Singer Died of Overdose

andPOP Staff — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:58:48 +0000

The lead singer of Quiet Riot, Kevin Dubrow, died of an accidental cocaine overdose.

Toxicologists from Nevada’s Clark County Coroner made the announcement yesterday. Dubrow, 52, was found dead on November 25 in his home in Las Vegas.

Dubrow will be most remembered for his 80’s metal band’s cover, “Cum On Feel The Noize.” Quiet Riot released their newest compilation CD, “New and Improved,” in 2005.

Moss Will Not Face Charges

andPOP Staff — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 23:01:13 +0000

According to Reuters, Kate Moss will not face drug charges in London after all.

The Crown Prosecution Services (CPS) of London has said they will not be laying charges in regards to the allegations Moss took illegal drugs at a recording studio last year.

Moss was questioned by police after the Daily Mirror printed pictures of the supermodel allegedly smoking cocaine. However, the police ultimately decided there was not enough evidence to formally charge her.

“The film footage provides an absolutely clear indication that Ms Moss was using controlled drugs and providing them to others. However, in the absence of any forensic evidence, or direct eyewitness evidence about the substance in question, its precise nature could not be established,” said Rene Barclay, the CPS’s London director of serious casework.

After the publication of the photos, Moss went into rehab in France and lost many modeling contracts due to the allegations.