Mischa Barton Sectioned To Psychiatric Ward
Police force actress in to mental hospital after ‘drug binge’ meltdown
MISCHA BARTON has been sectioned to a psychiatric ward after and apparent drug-fuelled breakdown.
The OC star is reported to have suffered a meltdown after a three-day cocaine binge which saw police being called to her LA home.
The 23-year-old missed the premiere of her new movie after being placed on involuntary psychiatric hold by the LAPD.
According to New York Post gossip column PageSix, friends of the former The OC star alerted police amid fears she would kill herself after three days of hard partying.
A pal tells the publication, "She's in very bad shape. She's running out of money and can't find love, so now she is looking for a good time to escape her misery. She is on a downward spiral. She is a mess. She is a suicidal, uninsurable mess."
Los Angeles police and Barton's representative have confirmed the actress required assistance for "a medical issue", but have yet to reveal further details.
