Despite a heartfelt plea by Lindsay Lohan's publicist to respect her star client's privacy on the occasion of her much-anticipated, proactive decision to check herself into a local rehabilitation facility, many media outlets persist with probing into the adequicy-seeking actress's life during this difficult time. A round-up of the first wave of reports:

· Was this the rock-bottom moment? "Lohan didn't attend the awards show, but went to the parties later and wound up at Prince's after-after party at the Beverly Wilshire. Witnesses say she caroused until 6 a.m. Tuesday and was later found passed out in a hotel hallway." Having one's unconscious body retrieved by a concerned bellhop from the pile where other alcohol-paralyzed revelers are discarded seems like it could provide the moment of clarity necessary to finally take the rehab step. [Page Six]
· Lohan's mom is bursting with pride over her daughter's substance-abuse problem: "I'm so proud of her. She's really in a good place right now, spiritually and mentally. She's in an amazing, phenomenal place. She's 20 and she's solid, and she's doing what she needs to do. I don't know that many people who are that secure. It's all about her, and getting back on track. She's fine — she's amazingly fine." [Star]

· Also: Fear of a second "Morgan Creek Letter" from movie executives threatening to sue her for the money they were losing due to her constant set absences from I Know Who Killed Me may have convinced her a Wonderland hiatus was a good idea. No one wants bullshit publicly called on an appendectomy sick-day. [Star]
· A "source close to the actress" who sounds suspiciously like her publicist offers: "Lindsay is in a very positive frame of mind and is looking forward to making a positive change in her life." [People]
· TMZ still hasn't posted any footage from their RehabEscapeCam™, but they did offer the most unflattering picture of Lohan they could find. [TMZ]

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