Comments on: Dr. Drew Pinsky Suggests Father Plant Drugs in Lindsay Lohan’s Car

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:22:00 +0000

My son was in Las Encinas many times.
The ONE time he got himself there, and was actually making progress, they kicked him out becasue medicare only pays for 2 weeks, he cried, begged and asked me to which I did….

He got out and relapsed is now dual diagnosed (was b4 he went in) and is homeless sleeping in parks, sides of freeways and in his girlfriend (also addict) paren’ts backyard.

I feel these PILL MILLS AND CANDYMEN doctors are commiting crimes and I have started a group to help change laws. My group is in the beginning stages and I am happy to find your site and hope to work with other groups. I am also son facebook as ONE MAD MOTHER

I have many personal stories but am trying to focus on the candymen and pill mills at the moment.

If you would like to work with me you can contact me at focus14841@sbcglobal.net

Keep up the good fight!

By: recoveryhelpdesk

recoveryhelpdesk — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:17:37 +0000

Meanwhile that police officer just committed a crime. Crooked cops make me crazy. I hate the abuse of authority, and the loss of prestige and respect it brings to the uniform.

I really have to wonder if the officer claiming he lost a child to heroin and wished he had done more wasn’t just a psychological ploy to convince you to follow his illegal conspiracy.

The sad thing is that police are allowed to lie in our system. I don’t agree the ends justify the means.

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:23:51 +0000

I have had an officer suggest such a thing, he said “you find something, that is hers you can always throw it in the car and then call us” he also said he lost a child to heroin addiction and wished he had done more. I think he was kidding, but it crossed my mind several times. I did practice accountability, and good boundaries. My child knows I mean what I say.

By: frosty7530

frosty7530 — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:31:38 +0000

As a person who has had success in therapy/recovery, I can state that I have lots of concern re Drew Pinsky,M.D. As a “celeb dr” he comes across to me as self serving. I don’t think it is smart or ethical to opine/diagnose people he has never met/consulted with. Even “stars” have a right to the dignity of confidential treatment. It is no wonder these “stars” find it difficult to get help, if their doctors are as exploitative as Drew Pinksy. The fate of doctors who do this type of high profile, flamboyant work (dr’s who get involved in broadcasting/being celebrated themselves) is not very inspiring. Many of them wind up having all kinds of problems related to malpractice. I heard he is having problems continuing his show due to lack of people who want to participate. I don’t blame them! It’s tiime to close the book on broadcast medicine, except for very limited research or consultation.

I wish Lindsey Lohan luck, I hope she finds a good therapist/physician. I also pray she continues to have the good sense of staying away from the vampires who like to hang out at the parameters of show biz. If I were her, I would head east, find a physician well respected by both peers and patients. There are reputable doctors who treat famous people without exploiting them, and that is what these young celebs need. Doing laundry on TV does not enhance one’s self respect.

By: recoveryhelpdesk

recoveryhelpdesk — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:33:09 +0000

Thanks for stopping by and commenting Bill!

I’m sorry to hear your son has been “chewed up and spit out” a couple of times recently. It’s not ok. It is common…the norm…the status quo. But it is not ok. It hurts vulnerable people and wastes money, and as a society we can’t afford either.

My best to you and your son.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:01:14 +0000

A hammering critique…. I have seen this one in action a few times with my family member/addict – “… jump through hoops to get treatment, treat patients in a way that is unlikely to retain them in treatment, and then kick them out of treatment for minor rule violations”. – 2x in the past 60 days para mi hijo…tough love, I guess. Mucha frustración!

By: Heather's Mom

Heather's Mom — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:56:53 +0000

Can’t believe a “professional” would suggest that to a parent. Do something like that and the PARENT could end up in prison…
Thanks for sharing this Tom.
God bless.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:18:06 +0000

I like Peggy’s comment. Submit your article! We all need a Tom in our town.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:37:39 +0000

Great, thoughtful post, Tom. Send it off to the Huffington Post. I’ve often considered trying to get my daughter arrested as a last resort to getting her to treatment – to perhaps, even save her life. You’ve pointed out very good reasons for not doing this. I haven’t been all that impressed by Dr. Drew, although, he’s very high profile, it seems.
Are you a resource for good, effective, long term treatment centers? Do you recommend that route vs an outpatient program? I don’t think my daughter could ever exercise enough discipline to stay with an initial out patient program. She mentioned to my ex-husband’s wife that she would want to go to some place in California that allows suboxone/methodone treatment. She said she needs to be far enough away from our city that she couldn’t make a phone call and easily get back in to the drug scene. As I reported in my last blog post, and in her own words, she’s “not ready”. Will she ever be?
Thanks again for all your support and wise words. Wish you practiced in my town. Peggy