Michael Lohan to Open a Rehab Center

Lindsay Lohan's estranged father,
Michael Lohan, has revealed his next goal in life--to open a faith-based rehab center. The publicity-loving Lohan tells
UsMagazine.com that he moved from New York to Los Angeles specifically to start to this new venture.
"After seeing what my daughter, myself and other people I know have been through, it has led me to realize this is my calling and purpose in life," he told UsMagazine. Lohan has struggled with both drug and alcohol addictions. He also was very outspoken about wanting his oldest daughter Lindsay to seek treatment during her legal troubles over the past few months.
Lohan says the rehab center won't have doctors or medical treatment; instead it will be a "rehab that focuses on mind, body and soul. It is a spiritual retreat." He goes on to explain there is no religious affiliation with the center, though "the basis of the rehab will be that there is a God; that good conquers evil; that the best way to live is to treat others like you want to be treated; and treat your body like a temple."
A site for the rehab center hasn't been found yet, but Lohan claims they're getting close to getting if off the ground. "We've got the team in place, and the financing is all there," he said.
Lohan is also quick to point out the center will be available to everyone, not just the rich and famous. "I'm not going to close my doors on anyone. We may offer a scholarship [to those in need]," he explains. "You don't have to be Lindsay Lohan or Nicole Richie or Robert Downey Jr. or a celebrity to get rehab."
"All of the things that have happened to me in my life have led to this. I know this is what God wants me to do first and foremost," he concludes.
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The whole family can be the first clients and have a lifetime membership perk.
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I was going to write the same thing! He knows where to get his first client! Great Minds!
You are right Georgie;
I also think this is just a ploy to keep his name in the limelight. This wacko family can't be away from the bright lights and would do anything to keep themselves in the news. The whole bunch of them should start an insane asylum not a rehab center. GO away already Lohans' your 15 minutes have been up a long time ago. Stop hanging onto LL's thong already.
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Michael Lohan opening a rehab center is like Britney Spears opening a daycare or Paris Hilton opening a charter school.
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If it were anyone but this shameless publicity hound,my notoriously short attention span would have kicked in a little later than usual...
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his daughter is hot!
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He could make a fortune just treating his own family. Who else would ever go to him for advise. Loser
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R U KIDDIN' ME??!! This guy hasn't broken up with ANY one without smacking them around and HE wants to open a rehab? He's an fn nut.
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Did he misspell his own name, or did the idiot writing the article?
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How does someone with no job, money or talent open ANY kind of a center??
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He doesn't even realize how "OBSESSED" he is! He's the one who needs help the most.
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HOLLY CRAP!! I have to say it again, HOLLY CRAP!
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Got so into this rehab thing forgot how to spell. One more time HOLY CRAP. Does Michael Lohan have money or is Lindsey funding this.Where are all these people getting all the money? None of them work. They are mostly addicts....... OH I get it Jon Gosslin is his partner.
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He's kidding, right? I haven't laughed this hard in a very long time!
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What a load of crap!! He has about as much business opening a rehab center as his family has. Once a druggie, always a druggie and I'm sure the powers that be who hand out licenses will NEVER allow him to do this venture.
He should be in jail for all the criminal activities he has participated in. He and Lindsay's Mother both need to be put away.
Lindsay probably would be in much better shape had she not had these two horrible parents, and I use that word loosely. If the media would stop exploiting this entire family, the public would be much better off. No one cares about any of them and I for one, am sick of hearing about them each and every day.
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wow. seems like none of lohans take responsibility for themselves. fame really is a monster isnt it? shame. talented girl with no introspection... and no real direction. good luck, lindsay. so sorry girl, using terms ur kardashian girls use...ur pop is a douche lord
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Now I've heard it all. What an idiot, for several reasons. This just tops everything.
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A rehab center without any doctors? Sure... that sounds like a great idea.
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Great. Michael Lohan opening a faith-based drug rehab. And mel Gibson can open a anger-management clinic, Kim Kardashian can open a sex-addiction rehab, and Lindsay Lohan can be the chair-person for M.A.D.D. And Tiger Woods can sing Johnny Cash's song, "One Piece At A Time".
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I don't think Michael Lohan will be able to open a rehab without a physician on staff. It is very dangerous and life threatening to go off of illegal drugs or even prescribed medications abruptly, it can cause severe withdrawal symptoms and even death. Even if he does open a rehab without a physician, he will have plenty of lawsuits on his hands.
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