EXCLUSIVE: Paris Hilton's Story 'Very Similar' To Lindsay Lohan's Says Dr. Drew
Sept. 10 2010, Published 4:21 a.m. ET
According to renowned board-certified addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky, Paris Hilton’s recent drug arrest highlights how the heiress’ downward spiral is similar to another Hollywood cautionary tale.
"Paris Hilton's current problems related to her drug arrest and subsequent criminal charges are very much similar to the Lindsay Lohan story,” Pinsky told Breaking Celebrity News during an exclusive interview. “It's truly Lindsay Lohan's story in slow motion.”
It has been an eventful summer for Hilton: in July, she was detained and released after being caught in possession of cannabis at Figari airport in Corsica. She was also questioned about marijuana possession while attending the World Cup in South Africa. Then, on August 28, she was arrested on suspicion of cocaine possession in Las Vegas.
"There is no doubt in my mind that Paris needs to seek treatment, sooner rather than later. Whether it be in-patient treatment at a rehab facility, or out-patient, Paris needs help," Pinsky added.
Pinsky says the cannabis incidents specifically could lead to a