Christian Slater 'reached out to Lohan'

Christian Slater has said that he feels for other celebrities who are struggling with addiction problems, following his own experiences of drink and drug abuse.

The actor told Details that he sometimes contacts people who are having difficulties in their lives, in order to show solidarity.

Slater explained: "Addiction is not pretty, and you don't fully understand it unless you're dealing with it head-on. That's why when I see other kids struggling, I will sometimes reach out to them - a call or an e-mail."

When asked if he had made contact with Lohan, Slater replied: "Sure, of course."

He added: "I appreciated the people who reached out to me. It's a brutal position to be in. You feel alone and confused over where your life went and how you got yourself in this situation... Addiction is a killer. And it takes so much to recognise the problem."