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Amanda Bynes Addresses Schizophrenia Rumors

Amanda Bynes attends an appearance at Manhattan Criminal Court, July 9, 2013, in New York City. B
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ByMICHAEL ROTHMAN
April 09, 2014, 1:27 PM

April 9, 2014 — -- Amanda Bynes -- who after months of bizarre behavior, has been the model student and daughter as of late -- has spoken out to address rumors about her mental state.

"For the record, Amanda does not have schizophrenia, nor has she ever been diagnosed with it," Bynes' attorney Tamar Arminak told People magazine.

The lawyer added that Bynes wanted her to address these rumors to quash them.

Read: Amanda Bynes Leaves Rehab, Wants to Start Clothing Line

She added that Bynes is also doing well without meds.

"Amanda currently is on zero medication," she added. "She's devoted to living her life as healthy as possible. She's never had a history of abusing alcohol or hard drugs, and she's proud to say she's been marijuana-free for the past nine months."

Bynes announced she had left rehab in December after having been in treatment since last summer.

Related: Amanda Bynes' Mom Says Actress 'Doing Extremely Well'

After leaving rehab, Arminak revealed the actress wanted to start a clothing line and she is on track to do just that.

She enrolled in FIDM in Orange County earlier this year and posted pics with her mother Lynn and other students from a March debut event.

Bynes, 27, will remain under the care of her mother until at least September, People reported.

"She's doing extremely well. Her primary focus is bonding with her family and being a student," Arminak added.

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