"Mr. Shapiro was hired as a consultant, not an attorney, the media had it all wrong," said Marty Brenner, a famous anger management and domestic violence counseling consultant, who was hired by Michael Lohan, Ms. Lohan's estranged father.
Mr. Brenner, who was in court with Mr. Lohan and Hollywood image consultant Michael Sands, told The Times-Tribune that there is concern that jail, and the subsequent 90-day drug treatment program Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel has ordered, would have little effect on Ms. Lohan.
"When she goes into treatment, the main thing is getting her off drugs," said Los Angeles-based addiction expert Marty Brenner. "She'll need to be evaluated, and she will need group and one-on-one sessions, but, most importantly, she'll have to learn how to change."
According to a probation report released Wednesday, Lohan is on a slew of prescription medications for pain, depression and anxiety.
"This is a girl who shows signs of an addictive personality," Brenner said. "She hasn't taken any of this seriously, and if you don't do that, [treatment's] not going to work. The whole thing is about changing your actions, your behavior, your friends [and] your outlook."
Lindsay, 24, conveniently checked into the LA-based “safe haven” on July 14, only six days before her jail time begins, not nearly enough time to effectively detox her body.
“The problem is, it’s not a long enough period for her to get off of all her medication,” Los Angeles-based addiction expert Marty Brenner says, explaining, “To detox off all the medications she’s taking, it takes at least a couple of weeks. She’ll still be going through her detox in jail.”
Not only is Lindsay taking one of the strongest (and most dangerous) painkillers on the market, but she’s also been prescribed a dangerous mixture of anti-depressants and stimulants — something Los Angeles-based addiction expert Marty Brenner says might kill the actress before she even begins to serve her 90 days in jail.
“This 14 days [before her time in jail] gives her an excuse to really use drugs,” Brenner tells HollywoodLife.com. “Because she has the signs of an addictive personality, she’ll abuse it. She’ll say, ‘Screw it. I’m going to jail.’ It’s scary. She could take Dilaudid, or take all of them. If she survives all that — I hope she will — she will have one of the toughest, hardest detoxes of her life.”
Brenner, who has worked with the Lohan family before, advises them to hire an addiction specialist or doctor to monitor Lindsay so as to make sure she doesn’t overdose during this vulnerable time. Lindsay is required to appear in court at 8:30 a.m on July 20. At that time she will be taken to Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood where she is to stay for 90 days, followed by 90 days in court-ordered rehab — if she doesn’t succumb to her unhealthy addictions, that is.
“They like to believe they are special and above the law. Even more, they like to create the image that they are above the law,” celebrity psychiatrist Carole Lieberman, M.D. tells HollywoodLife.com. She added, “If Jane Doe missed a court date, there would be hell to pay. So these celebs like to flaunt the fact that they are not being punished as drastically as the average citizen.”
Agrees addiction expert Marty Brenner, "If it was important to Lindsay, she’d [have been in court]. A lot of celebs think they’re above the law because they get a slap on the wrist and let go. [Lindsay’s] charge is a tough one. There are no more slaps on the wrist."
Marty Brenner, a Beverly Hills-based addiction specialist tells HollywoodLife.com “Michael had no other choice because he’s a father who is concerned about his daughters. As dads, we get really concerned and go after our kids.”
One of only six to eight patients at any given time, Brooke, 32, will most likely spend her first two weeks detoxing, says addiction specialist and former Canyon employee Marty Brenner.
On Monday, Michael apparently signed up with Gloria Allred’s daughter, attorney Lisa Bloom and met with chemical addictions specialist Marty Brenner to launch his plan of attack.
Michael Lohan met with addiction specialist Marty Brenner on Monday morning ,and told RadarOnline.comthat he’s headed to court to plead his case for a conservatorship with Lindsay’s judge.
Beverly Hills addiction counselor Marty Brenner told us, "Her dad is putting her in a scary situation. Getting her into rehab should be done quietly with love and respect, not by public criticism. He is just forcing her to rebel, and it's just a time bomb waiting to happen.
Living in a world of illusion with signs of bipolarism and depression, Britney Spears is living a life that, "could end in suicide," if she doesn't get help, warns Beverly Hills analyst and addiction expert Marty Brenner.
As the singer struggles with life in a psych ward, her parents accuse her pal Sam Lufti of cruelty and abuse. Marty shares a glimpse of life inside UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
Just 11 days after rehab, Lindsay Lohan is busted for driving drunk and found with cocaine. What happened- and why? Marty shares the resons for Lindsay's slip.
Lindsay Lohan's latest run-in with the law on the heels of rehab didn't shock substance abuse counselors, psychologists and addiction specialists. They say it takes a long time to change habits- especially among celebrities. Marty sheds light on the truth.
Lindsay Lohan turns to an intensive one-on-one psychological program outside the state of California. Can it help the troubled star? Marty shares why this could be a good approach.
Insiders reveal that Britney Spears is refusing to take her antidepressants. Does she need therapy to help through the issues? Marty doesn't pull any punches with a dose of reality.
Friends worry that a reunion for Kevin Federline and Shar Jackson will halt Britney Spear's r ecovery. Will her feelings of betrayal halt her recovery efforts? Marty goes to the heart of the matter.
Keith went through rehab eight months ago but a magazine claims he may have fallen off the wagon. Are a few drinks really that dangerous? Marty talks to In Touch about the facts.
She had 28 days to heal, but Britney Spears seems angry and frustrated. Will her anger lead to a relapse? Marty knows the dangers and offers sound advice.
Barack Obama has come clean about a dirty little secret before it can affect his campaign. Marty talks truth about this addiction.
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Mel's back in rehab, and he's really, really sorry about the horrible things he said. But now he faces something far worse- could he lose Robyn, the love of his life? Marty tells it how it is.
The young star Scared!" is revived after ingesting a dangerous cocktail of drugs. And that hasn't stopped her partying. Can anyone save the wild child from herself? Marty slaps Star with a message not many were expecting to hear.
Lindsay Lohan discovers that because of her partying, film makers won't want to work with her. But can she avoid the party scene? Marty explains how to do it- the right way.
Anna Nicole 's 20 year old son is pronounced dead from an accidental drug overdose. Can methadone kill you? Marty offers his expertise illustrating the dangers.
A recovering Owen Wilson lets it all hangout in Peru and Miami Beach. Has Owen gone too far using a psycotropic brew made with plants from Peru's Amazon? Marty provides insight.
Friends fear Lindsay Lohan may be headed down a dangerous road-again. Is it possible for Linday to be faking the results of her drug tests? Marty explains all.
A friend alleges that Lindsay has been partying since leaving rehab, doing drugs and filling water bottles with vodka. Will she get help? Marty talks to Star.
Noted Drug and Alcohol Addiction Specialist Will Provide Insight to Groundbreaking New Addiction Community Website:
LOS ANGELES - Addicted.com - the new website that offers resources for addicts and their families to find support and recovery resources online, has announced that Marty Brenner has been added to the site as an Addiction Treatment Professional. Brenner, based in Beverly Hills, has more than 18 y ears of experience helping individuals, couples, familie s and teens who struggle with addiction. As an Addiction Professional on the site, he will contribute articles, insight and interface with the site's users.
Regularly quoted in the mainstream media thanks in part to his work with high profile patients, Brenner treats those suffering from addictions in a variety of educational, th erapeutic and addiction rehabilitation settings.
LOS ANGELES- In a city famous for showing that life's little problems can be resolved in a 30-minute sitcom, celebrity justice is sometimes just as swift.
"For the young kids, it sets a bad example," said Beverly Hills addiction specialist Marty Brenner. "It says if I have enough money and a great lawye r I can get away with anything." He suggested that all such offenders be sentenced to a 90-day rehabilitation program because anything shorter does not work.
The relentless shenanignas of Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, and other celebrities suggest that their periodic stints in rehabilitation clinics aren't doing much good. Does rehab work? Marty makes a compelling statement.
