weekly roundup

this weeks entries about celebs and substance abuse
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Lindsay Lohan Finally Off Probation
After five years of court appearances and numerous trips to rehab and jail, Lindsay Lohan is finally seeing the end of her legal woes - if she continues to obey the law. L.A. County Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner declared "she did it," in announcing that Lohan had completed the terms of her probation on drunk-driving and shoplifting charges.

Pamela Anderson Okay with Sons Experimenting
Former "Baywatch" and sex video star Pamela Anderson posted in an online "diary" that she was okay with her two sons doing a bit of experimenting. "We want them to practice safe sex, drink and experiment with drugs in moderation, find true love," she wrote.

Bobby Brown Arrested for DUI
Whitney Houston's ex-husband Bobby Brown is facing driving-under-the-influence (DUI) charges after he was spotted in Los Angeles driving while talking on a cell phone. Police said Brown failed a series of field sobriety tests and was taken to jail and booked for DUI.

Dennis Rodman Broke, Struggling with Alcoholism
An attorney for former Chicago Bulls player Dennis Rodman says in court papers his client is flat broke and struggling with alcoholism. The papers were filed in California. Rodman is in court over $808,935 in unpaid child support and $51,441 in unpaid spousal support.

Red Sox Pitcher Jenks Apologizes Over DUI
Red Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks has been charged with driving under the influence after police in Fort Myers, FL witnessed him driving his SUV erratically. Jenks told the arresting officer that he took "too many muscle relaxers." The police report said Jenks was "shaking uncontrollably and had a difficult time speaking."

El DeBarge Drug Charges Dropped
R&B singer El DeBarge will not be facing drug possession charges after all, although undercover agents saw him purchase drugs from a street dealer. Los Angeles prosecutors dropped the case due to the agents not giving DeBarge and the drug dealer a reason for searching them.