"Many of the programs I refer people to are free-of-charge and have upwards of an 85% proven success cure ratio. The basic secular program costs at least $25,000-$50,000 for only one-month of treatment and is lucky to claim 4% success.

"Lohan would be two years ahead of herself right now had she taken me up on my offer back in 2007." Angelo continued, "What she basically wound up doing was kicking her out-of-control sinful behavior down-the-road and had it rear its' ugly head again in 2010. You can not out-run sin. It eventually catches and overtakes you with frightful consequences.

"I know the majority of people do not like to call sin... sin. However, it is what causes most of our problems. Therefore, we might as well learn to seriously deal with it. It will  not go away on its own... even if we re-name it by calling it a disease." (See: "It's called sin, doctor.")

Angelo again appealed to Lohan after Judge Marsha Revel sentenced the starlet on July 8th to 90-days in jail, 90-days in a drug-rehab program, and one-year of supervised probation (a much more serious type probation than Lohan was recently sentenced to). 

"All Lindsay Lohan has done is make things worse for herself and her family by not facing her problems head-on years ago," Angelo continues, "I again offered to serve her jail time if the judge so ordered.  Furthermore, if she proved to the judge she really wanted help, the 90-day rehab and one-year supervised probation sentences could possibly have been suspended." Angelo also contents, "Lohan would not have needed my encouraging offer to get her attention if she was serious about recovery in the first place." 

Angelo sent appeal letters to Lohan and defense attorneys, Shawn Chapman Holley and Robert Shapiro and formally petitioned sentencing Judge Marsha Revel. All efforts again fell on deaf-ears.

"What a waste of time and money locking up Lindsay Lohan," Angelo remarked. "Jail will not change her. However, it did save her life for the time being. She is basically there for punishment not rehabilitation. We all hope she sees the Light and forever changes her ways. However, I am convinced, prior to her jail sentence, Lindsay Lohan's behavior, actions, and attitude proved she was not even looking for the 'on-off switch' yet alone the Light."

Michael Lohan and Marty Angelo

Angelo appeared in court with Lindsay's estranged father, Michael Lohan when Lindsay was handcuffed and hauled off to jail. "It was sad to see this happen to her and her family when I knew in my heart that if Lindsay would have just pleaded for help none of this would have happened. However, God does have a plan and purpose for everything." 

Angelo continued, "I honestly believe Lindsay Lohan brought all of this upon herself and if she continues on this road she will just have to get use to seeing the inside of more jail and possible prison cells. She needs to get desperate in her search for help. Right now she is just suffering pure punishment and it gets even worse over time. It never gets better until you truly want to change. 

"Just ask actor Robert Downey, Jr. It took numerous jail and prison sentences until he learned his lesson. I pray he stays on the straight-and-narrow road to recovery. He is finally a positive role model to his peers and his fans.  

"How many drug addicted stars and musicians are dead right now without having the opportunity of benefiting from a jail sentence?  Jail could have saved many of their lives.  It may not be the best place to learn... but it does nudge you towards maybe wanting to change your ways.  Many do...most don't. However, being sent to jail or prison does saves lives. I always say it is better than the morgue.  

"The terrible part of this is the recidivism rate amongst inmates coming out of jails and prisons. In the State of California over 80% wind up locked up again within one year. However, many also wind up dead from drug overdoses too. The statistics are stacked against Lohan making it this time around if she seriously does not learn from this recent incarceration.   

"Change needs to happen quickly for Lindsay or she is in for more trouble and heartache. I seriously doubt if a 90-day secular rehab program is going to do it for her. I hope so... but the stats are against her.  It is just not enough time and the wrong modality and ... she has already been down that road and failed.  Her track record is not the greatest. She needs a completely different approach.  

"Thousands have changed their lives through faith-based programs. I know Lindsay Lohan would seriously benefit from one too. I am praying God will continue to do 'whatever it takes' to convince her of that. I know through my 30-years experience in ministry, He does use jail and prison sentences as a humbling part of that process. He has a reason and a plan for everything that happens both 'good and bad' in our lives." 

Angelo met up with Dr. Drew Pinsky at Larry King Live television studios after Lohan's sentencing and they both agreed she needed at least one year of residential drug treatment to effectively deal with her many issues. However, Angelo insisted a faith-based program would be the key type of treatment and not just another stint in a secular program. "So far," Angelo remarked, "Lindsay Lohan tried three unsuccessful attempts at basic secular rehab. It is time to move onto a proven program."

Angelo recommended the following free programs in his letter to Lohan's attorneys: Teen Challenge for Women in Ventura California, the Walter Hoving Home for Women in Pasadena California, the Refuge Ranch for Women in Okeechobee Florida and the Eastham Home for Women in Boynton Beach Florida.  (See: "Teen Challenge's Proven Answer to the Drug Problem" and/or "Treatment Doesn't Work" and/or "California prison drug treatment called waste of money") 

"These free programs have proven track records," Angelo continued. "There is no special star treatment, which is exactly what Lohan needs. Everyone humbles down and gets real. There are no hot tubs, whirlpools, or lounging at the swimming pool. These ministries have been around for decades and the best part about them is not that they are free-of-charge but that 'they actually do work'.  No bells and whistles... just 12-months of peace, joy and love utilizing proven faith-based curriculum. 

"If Lindsay Lohan (or anyone else who desperately needs help) would enroll and successfully complete anyone of these programs, her life would finally come together and she could truly then go on to be the fantastic actress and woman she always dreamed she would be.  It takes a miracle, Lindsay.  It takes a miracle. These programs allow just that to happen. I beg you to try one."


About Marty Angelo Ministries
The mission of Marty Angelo Ministries is proclaiming and teaching the gospel of the kingdom of God to prisoners, substance abuse recovery program clients and troubled celebrities. The ministry utilizes life-changing books, evangelistic outreaches and follow-up resources. Angelo is the author of the book, "Once Life Matters: A New Beginning." 

contact - Marty Angelo
http://www.martyangelo.com

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