Mackenzie Phillips, 58, says Demi Lovato must 'do her thing and get well'

Demi Lovato needs to be given space to recover, according to Mackenzie Phillips. Faced demons: OITNB addict star Mackenzie Phillips claims people need to let Demi Lovato 'do her thing and recover' She added, 'And so people need to just let her do her thing and get well.' Insight: The Orange Is The New Black star, herself a recovering addict, discussed the singer's recent overdose with People Magazine on Wednesday Early start: Phillips, the daughter of The Mamas & the Papas frontman John Phillips, claimed in her 2009 memoir High On Arrival that she had first tried cocaine at 11, and that her father did drugs with her The 58-year-old, who admitted she'd been to rehab 'more than several' times, said the myth of moderation was just that — a myth; or it was in her case at least. Phillips, the daughter of The Mamas & the Papas frontman John Phillips, claimed in her 2009 memoir High On Arrival that she had first tried cocaine at 11, and that her father did drugs with her. Trouble: Demi was rushed to hospital on July 24, reportedly suffering from heroin overdose For season six of OITNB, Phillips — who now also works as a drugs counselor —plays Barbara Denning, also an addict.