Lindsay Lohan is a troubled young woman. She’s been looking old and worn out lately it turns out there’s a good reason for it. Despite well-publicized attempts, she hasn’t been able to lay off the sauce and has checked into a rehab.

In a statement issued through her rep, Leslie Sloane Zelnik, Lindsay says “I have made a proactive decision to take care of my personal health. I appreciate your well wishes and ask that you please respect my privacy at this time.”

Lindsay’s mom, Dina, revealed last month that Lindsay had been attending AA meetings.

According to Hollyscoop, Lohan has been visiting her dealer in East LA and recently bragged that her trip to the hospital to supposedly get her appendix removed was “all for publicity.”

I want to say something snarky about her, but at least she didn’t wait until she got into a car accident or ODed, and is doing something about it now. I guess this explains why she spent 20 minutes in the bathroom the other day.

Update: Oh I forgot that Lohan’s doctors told her during her maybe-appendix removal that she had seriously elevated liver enzymes and low protein, which could indicate permanent liver damage. Her failing health may be the reason she’s entering rehab now.

Pictures of Lohan out on 1/13 and at a Golden Globes after party on 1/15 found at Superior Pics.