Mackenzie Phillips on Demi Lovato: 'People Need to Let Her Do Her Thing and Get Well'

Mackenzie Phillips says abstinence is the key to maintaining her sobriety.

By People Staff

Published on August 1, 2018 09:08AM EDT

Mackenzie Phillips says abstinence is the key to maintaining her sobriety.

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