Mary-Kate's 'Health Issue' Questioned

When news of Mary-Kate Olsen's hospitalization broke on June 22, her longtime publicist, Michael Pagnotta, issued this vague statement to the media: "Mary-Kate Olsen recently entered a treatment facility to seek professional help for a health-related issue. She is thankful for the encouragement and support of her friends and family who are with her every step of the way." Now Us Weekly is reporting that the treatment center is Cirque Lodge in Orem, Utah. Cirque Lodge's Web site says it specializes in the "effective treatment of individuals and families afflicted with the disease of alcoholism and other drug addictions."

That and reports from tabloid publications owned by American Media have fueled rumors that Mary-Kate is being treated for more than an eating disorder. Pagnotta has "categorically" denied to USA Today and other media outlets that drugs are involved. But why is Mary-Kate at a rehab facility that specializes in drug and alcohol abuse treatment? When Us Weekly asked Pagnotta this question, he responded: "It is a multi-treatment facility, which is perfectly capable of accommodating her needs. Mary-Kate has a team of people working with her, including a renowned psychologist in this field and a nutritionist. Mary-Kate Olsen is being treated for an eating-related disorder." Pagnotta was even more emphatic when he told The New York Post, "The bottom line is that Mary-Kate was not admitted for drugs, period."

See a photo of Mary-Kate snuggling with her boyfriend, David Katzenberg, son of DreamWorks studio head Jeffrey Katzenberg, when they attended Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 6.

Ashley Olsen visited her twin sister this week where Us Weekly reports they had a loving reunion. The twins' father, Dave Olsen, says the two embraced. "Obviously Mary-Kate was very happy, and so was Ashley," Mr. Olsen told Us. He said Mary-Kate has had an eating disorder for two years.

One type of eating disorder is anorexia nervosa. WebMD explains what it is, what increases the risk, and treatment options.

I find this hard to believe. I dont know why, I just do

She probably has anorexia and a coke problem. I def. wouldn't say you can only have one at a time.

2 years? And people just started to notice? Wow. A friend of mine was bulimic for about 6 months before someone noticed, and she's not famous.

I find the coke thing hard to believe. My brother is convinced it's true because it was on the cover of the National Enquirer or Star or something, but I guess I'm still viewing her as Michelle.

Originally posted by *Marilyn Monroe*
2 years? And people just started to notice? Wow. A friend of mine was bulimic for about 6 months before someone noticed, and she's not famous.


That's what i was thinking, seems like a long time, and anorexia is also a lot harder to hide than bulimia.
Although I never noticed that Mary-Kate was that much smaller than Ashley. They're both quite thin anyways.

That's pretty scandelous. This is also the same place where Nicole Richie went for her heroin addiction. hmm. Well, I suppose the truth will be out eventually. I wonder how Danny is handling all of this.

Originally posted by Idol Fanatic
That's pretty scandelous. This is also the same place where Nicole Richie went for her heroin addiction. hmm. Well, I suppose the truth will be out eventually. I wonder how Danny is handling all of this.

Oh... oh my. I know what I want to post.

I think I'll stop right now before I get yelled at.

Originally posted by dawsongirl
She probably has anorexia and a coke problem. I def. wouldn't say you can only have one at a time.

I wouldn't be surprised. Amphetamines, stimulants, and methylphenadates cause a huge risk for eating disorders, because once you get into using, you just... stop eating. I felt like my body was shutting down, because I just stopped eating for 3 months. It was not pretty.

Any addiction; anorexia, bulimia, drugs, alchohol, etc. is serious! I feel sorry for her or anyone in this condition. I sure hope that she can overcome this.:(

Alcoholism is a very tough condition that you can never get rid of. And that there is no cure.

Originally posted by *Bela Lugosi*
Alcoholism is a very tough condition that you can never get rid of. And that there is no cure.

Yes, this is true. It is a lifelong addiction and struggle. But some people do overcome it.(meaning that they can live without it!)

Originally posted by Penny Lane
Yes, this is true. It is a lifelong addiction and struggle. But some people do overcome it.(meaning that they can live without it!)I know of a couple of cases.

Oops! I meant to edit my post, not quote!:lol:

Originally posted by *Bela Lugosi*
Alcoholism is a very tough condition that you can never get rid of. And that there is no cure.

Yep ... recovered alcoholics can never drink again, even social drinking (unless you're Superman and can control it). Unfortunately I still haven't grasped that concept yet and will remain oblivious until I open my eyes; but I've got a few more years until 21.

Originally posted by Kaffeine Kay
Yep ... recovered alcoholics can never drink again, even social drinking (unless you're Superman and can control it). .

My mom was an alcoholic for several years. It was really bad but she overcame it and she still drinks on occasion. And shes never like...fallen back into the habit of drinking ever again so yeah...lol.

Originally posted by consentida
My mom was an alcoholic for several years. It was really bad but she overcame it and she still drinks on occasion. And shes never like...fallen back into the habit of drinking ever again so yeah...lol.

Then she's one of the lucky ones. I know a few people who can do that, and I just sit there and am like "...wow." Unfortunately, for most people it's not the case :(

Originally posted by *Marilyn Monroe*


I find the coke thing hard to believe. My brother is convinced it's true because it was on the cover of the National Enquirer or Star or something, but I guess I'm still viewing her as Michelle.

Yes, but Dualstar (Mary-Kate, Ashley and their manager Robert Thorne's company) are taking legal action against the Star. If it was true, they would just be wasting their time and money.

And she's not an alcoholic (that we know of anyway)

Originally posted by Superstar
Yes, but Dualstar (Mary-Kate, Ashley and their manager Robert Thorne's company) are taking legal action against the Star. If it was true, they would just be wasting their time and money.

And she's not an alcoholic (that we know of anyway)

How do we know? Last May, she didn't have any eating disorder. (according to her and her people that is)

Originally posted by Superstar
Yes, but Dualstar (Mary-Kate, Ashley and their manager Robert Thorne's company) are taking legal action against the Star. If it was true, they would just be wasting their time and money.

And she's not an alcoholic (that we know of anyway) actually them doing that makes it look like they've got something to hide. of course they need to protect her tween image. money money money

They would still lose thousands and thousands of dollars in court costs.

If she was an alcoholic you'd think she'd be seen drinking something in some tabloid or magazine at least ONCE.
Its just the tabloids and gossip rags trying to make her look bad

And besides the Enquirer and The Star are gossip rags, 99.9% of what they print is untrue

Originally posted by Superstar
They would still lose thousands and thousands of dollars in court costs.

If she was an alcoholic you'd think she'd be seen drinking something in some tabloid or magazine at least ONCE.
Its just the tabloids and gossip rags trying to make her look bad

And besides the Enquirer and The Star are gossip rags, 99.9% of what they print is untrue they could wipe their asses with those thousands.. and no one is saying she's a drunk, she's supposedly snortin more coke than she should be. most every teen drinks and parties every now and then. oh my god they got a picture of her wasted. she's a drunk alright.

they could wipe their asses with those thousands.. and no one is saying she's a drunk, she's supposedly snortin more coke than she should be. most every teen drinks and parties every now and then. oh my god they got a picture of her wasted. she's a drunk alright.

She's supposedly snortin more coke than she should be which means theres no proof that she is and no proof that shes not

I told my friends that MK was addicted to coke and that it coinsides with annorexia and what do you know...a few days later there is stuff on the news about her drug addiction..apparently she has been addicted for like a year, it is not hard to become addicted to coke

Originally posted by Superstar
She's supposedly snortin more coke than she should be which means theres no proof that she is and no proof that shes not "Snorting more coke than she should". She shouldnt be snorting in the first place. Anyways, my USWeekly says the rehab center she is going for is for anorexia, even though it is known for treating people with drug problems. Her family knew about it for 2 years and had her get outpatient therapy, but MK finally decided to go to rehab to get rid of it for good. IMO, if she did drugs we wouldve found out a looong time ago or her family/friends wouldve known and they wouldve done something to stop it. Not just sit on their asses and pick their noses.

Originally posted by Lil g 05
I told my friends that MK was addicted to coke and that it coinsides with annorexia and what do you know...a few days later there is stuff on the news about her drug addiction..apparently she has been addicted for like a year, it is not hard to become addicted to coke

Exactly.. any amphetamine for that matter coinsides with an eating disorder

Originally posted by ¤MsConanOBrien¤
"Snorting more coke than she should". She shouldnt be snorting in the first place. Anyways, my USWeekly says the rehab center she is going for is for anorexia, even though it is known for treating people with drug problems. Her family knew about it for 2 years and had her get outpatient therapy, but MK finally decided to go to rehab to get rid of it for good. IMO, if she did drugs we wouldve found out a looong time ago or her family/friends wouldve known and they wouldve done something to stop it. Not just sit on their asses and pick their noses.

Good point, she would have gone to that rehab center alot earlier if she was addicted for 2 years/had the disorder for 2 years

Originally posted by Superstar
Good point, she would have gone to that rehab center alot earlier if she was addicted for 2 years/had the disorder for 2 years

Even famous people can have a drug addiction for a while without it coming out sooner. I wouldn't be surprised if this coke addiction story is true...

I read in a magazine, I think In Touch, that these claims are false

Originally posted by consentida
My mom was an alcoholic for several years. It was really bad but she overcame it and she still drinks on occasion. And shes never like...fallen back into the habit of drinking ever again so yeah...lol.


Originally posted by Kaffeine Kay
Then she's one of the lucky ones. I know a few people who can do that, and I just sit there and am like "...wow." Unfortunately, for most people it's not the case :(

That's something that I have always wondered about... I know it is definitely a rare case, but then I have thought that people who can do that never really had "alcoholism" in the first place. Could that be true? Certainly they abused it for awhile but perhaps didn't have the actual alcohol disease, so they were able to drink without problems later on. I don't know though.. Anyone have any thoughts on this?