Lindsay Lohan's addiction confession

Aug 24, 2007, 11:00 GMT

Lindsay Lohan EPA/CLAUDIO ONORATI

Lindsay Lohan has admitted she is addicted to drugs and alcohol.

The 'Mean Girls' actress, who is currently staying at Utah's Cirque Lodge detox centre, is "ashamed" of her recent behaviour and accepts she is out of control.

Lindsay said: "It is clear to me that my life has become completely unmanageable because I am addicted to alcohol and drugs. Recently, I relapsed and did things for which I am ashamed."

The 21-year-old star made the statement shortly after reaching a plea deal for two counts of DUI (driving under the influence), two counts of being under the influence of a controlled substance and a reckless driving charge yesterday (23.08.07).

She added: "I broke the law, and today I took responsibility by pleading guilty to the charges in my case. No matter what I said when I was under the influence on the day I was arrested, I am not blaming anyone else for my conduct other than myself. I thank God I did not injure others. I easily could have.

"I very much want to be healthy and gain control of my life and career and have asked for medical help in doing so. I am taking these steps to improve my life. Luckily, I am not alone in my daily struggle and I know that people like me have succeeded. Maybe with time it will become easier. I hope so."

Lindsay, who was arrested on May 26 following a car crash in Beverly Hills and on July 24 after a high-speed car chase in Santa Monica, had cocaine on her person on each occasion.

However, both amounts were below the 0.05g that would have led to a more serious felony charge.

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