Lindsay Lohan was wrongly diagnosed by doctors, not as addicted as thought

Lindsay Lohan was wrongly diagnosed by doctors, not as addicted as thought

Embattled star Lindsay Lohan has gotten lots of scrutiny and bad rep lately due to her drunken and crazy antics. However, turns out it may just not all be her fault after all.

According to Lindsay's doctors at the UCLA rehab facility, the Mean Girls actress was actually misdiagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). As a result, she was prescribed the drug Adderall, which when taken needlessly can have a variety of adverse side effects.

"Someone who doesn't have ADHD who is prescribed Adderall is likely to have problems," said Dr. John Sharp, neuropsychiatrist at UCLA and Harvard who spoke with E! News. "Adderall is a very close cousin of methamphetamine. When you're taking enough of it, you're getting a reaction which is virtually identical to the effect of meth. That's why it's dangerous."

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Aderrall can accentuate behaviors that a person already has problems with, making them do a lot more them. For instance, a person that has problems with alcohol or drugs would do a lot more of both.

Lindsay is currently being weaned off the drug along with others she was taking and her progress is said to be very good.

"I think if she's being seen frequently by people who really understand what's going on and she knows she needs to get off it, you can basically taper down off of any dose safely. She seems to be cooperating in a comprehensive care...and it doesn't seem to be a problem. I think it's good news." Dr. Sharpe added.

The UCLA doctors have told the court that they recommend Lindsay be released from the facility early.