Melanie Griffith is currently in rehab

Melanie Griffith, 52, has checked into a rehab center for treatment of a drug addiction.

Her publicist, Robin Baum, confirmed reports that Griffith is seeking treatment at the Cirque Lodge in Utah, a popular rehab center for the rich and famous.

Baum eluded to the fact that this stint (one of many over the years for Melanie) is part of an ongoing treatment plan by her doctors. However, I find it odd that checking into a rehab clinic would be part of a “maintenance plan”, so I call B.S.

She says: “She is there to reinforce her commitment to stay healthy. This is part of a routine plan that was designed between her and her doctors years ago.”

Of course she is going to say that. That is her job, damage control. Not that I blame Melanie for wanting us to think that she is simply going in for her 60,000 mile overhaul. She’s probably embarrassed by her addiction being so out in the open.

Nine years ago Griffith admitted to having a prescription drug problem, she says that stemmed from a neck injury. Funny how everyone says their drug problem is “prescription drugs”, ALWAYS caused by some sort of ghost injury. 75% of Hollywood are raging blow whores but you never hear anyone say they are going to rehab for cocaine. And no, I’m not hinting that Melanie is a cokehead (even though I am pretty sure she did her fair share back in the day) I’m just sayin’…

Painkillers and muscle relaxers are served in candy dishes among Tinseltown’s elite. And everyone has a doctor they know will write them a script. So it’s really no surprise that so many people (like Anna Nicole Smith) get hooked on them.

I do wish Mel the best and hope she kicks her habit…whatever it may be.

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