Posted by Adam

Saturday September 4, 2010

LINDSAY Lohan’s father claims God has told him to open a rehab clinic.

Michael Lohan — who has previously insisted his daughter has an addiction to prescription medications — says he has been inspired to open a facility to help people struggling with substance abuse after witnessing the troubled actress’ problems and also his own battle with drug and alcohol dependency.

“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 said.

“All I want to do is open this place and see my family, Dina and my children are in a good place. When that day comes, I am done, I am finished.

“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.

The 50-year-old patriarch does not plan to employ doctors or use conventional medical treatments and wants to adopt a more “spiritual” approach to recovery.

“That will be done at an associated hospital. We are rehab that focuses on mind, body and soul. It is a spiritual retreat,” he said.

“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.”

Michael — who recently moved from New York to Los Angeles to set up the clinic and repair his strained relationship with his daughter — has not yet chosen a location for the center, but has already started hiring staff, including physical therapists and a kickboxing and yoga specialist.

“We’ve got the team in place, and the financing is all there.”

Lindsay Lohan

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