Dina Lohan Calls Lindsay's Rehab 'Life-Changing'

By Zach Dionne Posted Nov 8th 2010 09:42AM

Dina Lohan visited NBC's 'Today Show' this morning after spending time at the Betty Ford Center, where her daughter Lindsay Lohan is back in rehab. Dina called the facility "life-changing" for Lindsay and an "amazing place."

Matt Lauer asked Dina, who spent two weeks in family sessions at the clinic, about Lindsay's condition. "Happy, relaxed. She's just a different person," Dina answered. "She's been in a couple facilities, but this one, to me, has really changed her. They get into your psyche and your family and they bring the problem to the surface."

See Dina Lohan on 'The Today Show' [interview starts at 3:15 mark]:

Lauer and Lohan sparred the last time Dina stopped by 'Today.' "Dina felt ambushed by Matt," a family friend told PopEater after the August appearance. "She was surprised how many tough questions he asked."

Today, Lauer grilled the 48-year-old Dina again, though the air was devoid of contention: "When the judge said [Lindsay] needed to go here and sent her, he said to her in no uncertain terms, 'You're an addict,'" Lauer said. "Does Lindsay fully get that?"

"Yes," Dina answered. "And this teaches you that you are, and she's young. I thank God that he didn't incarcerate her because that wouldn't have helped her. And being so young, admitting that can only help her sobriety in the future."

Dina also said she was comfortable with the concept that her 24-year-old daughter is an addict. "We take it one day at a time. Addiction is difficult. I don't know, I don't have a crystal ball. I pray hard."

Dina says Lindsay wants to start her own rehabilitation facilities for other young people. She also acknowledged her daughter's aim to return to film.

Lauer asked if Dina would encourage another early release for Lindsay or if the full time in rehab was due. "Lindsay wants to stay," Dina said. "She's learning the trigger points and why she turns to drugs or addiction. It's a lifelong journey."

The 'Today' interview came hours after news of Lindsay Lohan's reunion with father Michael Lohan, Dina's ex-husband, at the Betty Ford Center. The reunion was reportedly "emotional," with "hugs, kisses, even a few tears."

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Monday 08 November

By big fred

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I want to insert my penis inside Dina Lohan.

By AMB

LINDSEY....make room for your mother...shes next

By ps7603

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Lindsay is a MESS ... dope ... drugs ... and couldn't act her way out of a paper box. Forget that looser and don't give her any more press time and let the drugs finish her off.

I want to insert my penis inside Dina and Lindsay.

By montana

Sorry Oscar I disagree 100% . That may be what 40 yr old addicts do but when a 17 yr olds Mother parties with her and gets her into Bars when she isn't even old enough to get in it is like putting a loaded gun in her hand. Where was the guidance? Sure she may have eventually turned to drinking and drugs but it shouldn't have been handed it to her on a silver platter.

Wednesday 10 November

By Sprmcandy

Dina is a lovely lady.

Thursday 11 November

By movies5star

Mother and her daughter, have the same problem.Then who is to blame?

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