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.

Lindsay Lohan getting rehab at the UCLA Medical Center

Lindsay Lohan is currently doing her time at the UCLA Medical Center. She will be spending 90 days at the facility as part of the sentence doled out to her by Judge Marsha Revel.

The starlet served just 13 days of her 90-day sentence, and got released from jail early on Monday. She was driven to the straight to the rehab facility, seeing her mom only for a few minutes before being admitted at UCLA.

Video - Lindsay Lohan released from jail, taken directly to rehab

During her rehab, the actress will be treated for alcohol and drug addiction as well as getting psychologically evaluated. Lindsay was sent to jail and rehab as part of the sentencing Judge Revel for having violated the terms of her probation relating to a 2007 DUI conviction.

Lindsay's mom, Dina, was seen going into the UCLA rehab facility with her younger daughter, Ali. A slew of paparazzi was there to catch her on camera and to ask how Lindsay was doing.

"She's great." She said. When asked if it was true that Lindsay was running out of money, the actress' mom said that it was not true.

See VIDEO of Lindsay Lohan's mom visiting her at UCLA  

After her 90-day rehab stint, Lindsay will still be on probation for another year. She has also been prohibited from drinking any alcohol and taking drugs.
So, do you think Lindsay will learn her lesson this time around? Leave us your thoughts!