The second season of the Celebrity Rehab spin-off Sober House is set to premiere on VH1 on Thursday, March 11 at 10/9c. Read about it in the press release below, and check out the cast, which combines patients from Celebrity Rehab and Sex Rehab.
Addicts enter rehab as an emergency measure geared at saving their lives. But what happens after the twenty-one days of intensive, in-patient treatment are complete? Sober House with Dr. Drew chronicles the all-important transitional period beyond the safety of rehab when the real work begins and patients initiate their move back into society. World-renowned addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky facilitates the continued path to healing for several of his most challenging patients in eight new episodes of Sober House with Dr. Drew. The new season is set to premiere on Thursday, March 11 at 10pm.
A sober living house is an interim step on the path to sobriety where addicts can live in a supervised and sober environment with structure and rules, i.e. mandatory curfews, chores and therapeutic meetings. In this show, celebrity addicts, most of whom have spent the better part of their lives in the throws of addiction, will learn how to essentially start their lives over from the ground up. In many cases, successfully maintaining sobriety requires patients to alter everything about their previous lives when they were actively addicted to alcohol and other drugs. This could include changing jobs, eliminating friends and even abandoning loved ones who are deemed toxic to their sobriety.
Dr. Drew and his staff will keep a watchful eye over all that goes on at the Sober House. Throughout the course of the experience, patients will have the opportunity to meet with Dr. Drew in both one-on-one and group counseling sessions in an effort to understand and solidify their sobriety.
In the end, we will witness the real life struggles of these celebrity patients whose sobriety hangs by a thread as they experience the pressures of daily life outside of rehab. Dr. Drew and his team will strive to give the patients the tools they need to maintain sobriety when they leave the house and return to the public eye of their celebrity lives.
Cast below!
If you’ve been watching, you should be familiar with the celebs below, and what they’ve done with their lives, but just in case you aren’t, we’ve included their bios, as well.
Jennifer Gimenez (Sober House)
Jenn Gimenez is a model and actress. She has appeared in music videos for Tupac Shakur, Babyface and Mick Jagger as well on the big-screen in films such as Blow, Vanilla Sky, and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. She has made television appearances on The Bold and The Beautiful and Karen Sisco. As a recovering addict herself, Gimenez continues her role as the House Manager on the second season of VH1′s Sober House.
Dennis Rodman (Celebrity Rehab 3)
Dennis Rodman is retired from the NBA where he won five championships, led the league in rebounds for a record 7 consecutive years, and was twice voted NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Known as one of the original “Bad Boys” of the league, he also developed an outlandish persona of multi-colored hair, dozens of tattoos and earrings and garnered the nickname, “The Worm.” As his career wound down, however, he soon became more famous for his wild behavior—affairs with Madonna, a drunken marriage to Carmen Electra that was annulled after 10 days, and out-of-control parties that often ended with the arrival of the police. In 2008, he was arrested for a domestic violence charge. He is a binge drinker who feels he has his alcohol abuse “under control”. Dennis was court ordered to go to rehab, and after completing treatment in the third season of Celebrity Rehab, Dennis continues his recovery in Sober House.
Heidi Fleiss (Celebrity Rehab 3)
Known as the “Hollywood Madam,” in 1997 Heidi was convicted in connection with her prostitution ring with charges including procuring and tax evasion. Her ring reportedly had numerous famous and wealthy clients. She was sentenced to 37 months in prison for tax evasion (the pandering charges were dropped), but served just 21. Her original three-year sentence prompted wide outrage at her harsh punishment, while her customers had not been punished. Since getting out of prison Heidi has moved to Nevada where she lives in the desert with dozens of exotic birds. Dr. Drew treated Heidi for a severe addiction to methamphetamines in Celebrity Rehab 3, and now Heidi continues her journey toward sobriety in Sober House.
Jennie Ketcham (Sex Rehab)
Adult Entertainer Jennifer grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her late teens, she adopted the identity of Penny Flame and became one of the most financially successful porn and web-cam actors in the world. Jenny renounced pornography while in treatment with Dr. Drew on Sex Rehab, and now she continues her struggle for sexual sobriety in Sober House.
Kari Ann Peniche (Sex Rehab, Celebrity Rehab 3)
Kari Ann Peniche held the Miss Oregon Teen USA and the Miss United States Teen USA titles. When nude photos of Kari Ann appeared in Playboy, she was stripped of her United States title. Kari Ann became a patient on VH1′s Sex Rehab, but was removed from the show early because of her erratic behavior. Soon afterwards it was learned that her bad behavior was caused by her drug ?addiction to crystal meth, which Dr. Drew felt should be addressed immediately. Had they been aware of this from the beginning, Dr. Drew would have had her tackle her drug addiction before tackling her sex addiction. After successfully completing Celebrity Rehab, Kari Ann now continues her journey at the Sober House.
Kendra Jade Rossi (Sex Rehab)
Model/dancer Kendra moved to Southern California in her early 20′s and quickly became a superstar in adult films. She’s been a darling of the tabloids and linked to Hollywood’s rich and famous, using this notoriety to get out of porn and into feature dancing, but at the same time she fell into heavy alcohol use. Kendra left porn altogether eight years ago and married musician Lukas Rossi. She now manages his career and runs an animal rescue. After being treated by Dr. Drew for sex addiction in Sex Rehab, where it was discovered she also had an alcohol abuse problem, Kendra is now continuing her quest for sobriety in Sober House.
Mike Starr (Celebrity Rehab 3)
Mike Starr was the original bassist for the popular 90′s rock band Alice in Chains from 1987 to 1993, when he was asked to leave the band by the other members. Mike’s problems with drug abuse took a dark turn and from that year on he has faced a mounting variety of drug possession, DUI and property-destruction charges. A veteran of 30 stints in drug rehabilitation facilities, Mike’s drugs of choice include heroin, methadone, crystal meth, cocaine and pot. He was treated by Dr. Drew on Celebrity Rehab 3 and continues is journey on Sober House.
Seth Binzer (Celebrity Rehab, Celebrity Rehab 2, Sober House)
Seth Binzer, better known as “Shifty,” is a recording artist who co-founded the musical group Crazy Town in 1995. The group’s single “Butterfly” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2001. In 2004 he collaborated with DJ Paul Oakenfield on the top 10 single “Starry Eyed Surprise.” Seth was treated by Dr. Drew on the first season of Celebrity Rehab, then again in the second season, and he continued on in the first season of Sober House. Each time Dr. Drew has treated Seth he has relapsed, and once again he’s reached out to Dr. Drew for help.
Tom Sizemore (Celebrity Rehab 3)
Tom is an American film and television actor. He is known for his roles in war films such Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down. He has long battled drug addiction and was convicted in 2003 of assault and battery against his girlfriend, Heidi Fleiss, but the charges were later overturned. Sizemore has been in and out of jail and drug treatment centers repeatedly. Dr. Drew treated Tom for his drug addiction in Celebrity Rehab 3, and now Tom continues his fight for sobriety in Sober House.
Sober House premieres Thursday, March 11 at 10/9c on VH1.
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NEXT TWO PEOPLE, JENNIFER GIMENEZ RUNS THE SOBER HOUSE. SHE IS A RECOVERING ADDICT HERSELF, AND I THINK IT IS MORE THAN SHE CAN HANDLE WITH THIS GROUP. I HAVE TO AGREE WITH HER THAT I CANNOT STAND KARI ANN PENICHE, VERY GLAD SHE GOT KICKED OUT OF SOBER HOUSE, SHE IS A SPOILED ROTTEN %@*`_+_*)!$`((*%* VERY ROTTEN TO THE HELP AT REHAB AND THE CAMERA PEOPL AND TO ALL OF THE ONES SHE WENT TO SOBER HOUSE WITH….
NEXT PERSON, TOM SIZEMORE, WHOM I DID LIKE, BUT WHEN HE STARTED A FIGHT WITH MIKE STARR(BECAUSE HE DID NOT EVEN KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT HOW LONG IT TOOK TO NOT TO BE DOPE SICK COMING OFF OF METHEDONE, AND SUBOXONE. I PERSONALLY KNOW ABOUT BOTH MEDECINES. DR. DREW ACTUALLY TOLD HOW LONG IT TAKES, AND I DIDN’T KNOW THAT IT TOOK ANYWHERE FROM 30, 60 90 DAYS. ANYWAY THE FIGHT WITH MIKE WAS UNCALLED FOR, AND IT SHOWED THAT SIDE OF TOM, HIS ANGER AND SUCH, THAT HEIDI DEALT WITH. STILL LOVE WATCHING THE SHOW EVERY THURSDAY MORNING AT 11:00 A.M.
ONE OF MY FAVORITES HEIDI FLEISS. THE GREATEST MADAM THAT EVER LIVED. SO SHE PREVERS THE BIRDS OVER PEOPLE, I WENT THROUGH A LONG PERIOD, AND STILL DO WHERE I COULD CARE LESS IF THERE ARE PEOPLE AROUND. SHE IS A STRONG WOMEN AND I FEEL SORRY FOR HER THAT TOM DID WHAT HE DID TO HER, AND YET AT TIMES SHE STILL TALKS TO TOM, AND THROUGH FOOTBALL BACK AND FORTH AT THE SOBER HOUSE. I HOPE SHE DOESN’T HAVE TO GO BACK TO PRISON, AND I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT IT IS FOR, BUT I WILL FIND OUT. I THINK HEIDI IS THE WHIP, I WISH I WAS A FRIEND OF HERS.
MIKE STARR ALICE AND CHAINS EX-BASSIST. I LOVED ALICE AND CHAINS, BACK THEN. I CAN SYMPLIFY WITH MIKE, I TOO LOST A PERSON VERY CLOSE TO ME. MY SISTER WAS MURDERED IN OUR APARTMENT WE SHARED, AND I FOUND HER. ALSO I’VE LOST MY EX-HUSBAND FROM OVERDOSE, AND MANY OTHER FRIENDS FROM OVER-DOSE’S. HE WAS CLOSE TO LANE(SP?) BUT MORE THAN THAT I HAVE BEEN ON METHEDONE AND SUBOXONE. THE METHEDONE WAS GIVEN TO MY FOR PAIN, AND I TRIED SUBOXONE, AND HAD A SEIZURE, SO I HAD TO QUIT TAKING THAT AFTER THREE DAYS. ANYWAY HOPE MIKE MAKES IT, I’VE HEARD ABOUT THAT. THE ONLY THING I DID NOT WAS WHEN HE PAINTED KARI ANN’S BREASTS, IF SHE ACTUALLY HAD ANY….. I DON’T LIKE KARI ANN………AS I’VE SAID ON OTHER COMMENTS. GOOD LUCK MIKE STARR, LETS SEE YOU PLAY THAT BASS AGAIN…
DENNIS RODMAN, A SUPER COOL PERSON, BUT A LITTLE BIT CHILDISH OVER SOME THINGS. I LIKE HIM, AND THE FACT THAT HE IS AND DOES EVERYTHING HE IS SUPPOSED TO EVENTUALLY.. HEY I DON’T BLAME HIM FOR WANTING TO KEEP HIS CELL PHONE, BUT HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN CLEAN, NEVER DROPPED DIRTY, SO HE NEEDS TO BE APPLAUDED FOR THAT. GOOD LUCK DENNIS RODMAN, LOVE WATCHING YOU ON THE SHOW.
OK, THAT IS IT FOR PEOPLE THAT I LIKE ON THE SHOW NOW TIME FOR THE ONES I DON’T LIKE….LETS START WITH KARI ANN PENICHE, LITTLE SPOILED, ROTTEN, LITTLE %^$!)`@!)_&()~!)~ I LOVED IT WHEN HEIDI ASKED HER WHY SHE WOULD WANT TO BE SOMEWHERE SHE IS NOT WANTED. LOL. HOW DOES THIS GIRL MAKE MONEY? MOM AND DAD? PROSTITUTE? SO SHE WON SOME TEEN CONTEST, WHO CARES. SHE TREATS PEOPLE LIKE &+#!&`^%%_&@`^+! AND SHE IS A LIAR. I DID NOT EVEN WANT TO WATCH HER ON THIS SHOW. BUT NOW THAT SHE IS FINALLY OFF THE SHOW, IT’S MUCH BETTER. SHE NEEDS A NICE +((%**%&`%@((__ KICKING. IT IS HER OWN FAULT SHE LET CINDY MCCREADY MOVE IN, I THINK IT’S FUNNY, THAT CINDY TOOK OVER HER BED, ETC….AND SHE ALSO SHOULD NOT HAVE HIT THE CAMERA MAN. HE WAS JUST DOING HIS J-O-B!!!!! HOPE HER LIFE DWINDLES DOWN TO NOTHING….HA HA
NEXT PERSON I DON’T CARE FOR..BUT NOT AS BAD AS KARI ANN. IT IS JENNIE KETCHAM, SHE SEEMS TOO NICE, ALMOST FAKE. VERY UNNATTRACTIVE LADY, IT’S HARD FOR ME TO BELIEVE SHE MADE SOOO MUCH MONEY BEING A PROSTITUTE AND IN DIRTY FILMS, AS A DOMINATRICS. SHE IS A LITTLE TOO HYPER, BUT SERIOUSLY SHE SEEMS VERY NICE, BUT I DON’T THINK SHE NEEDS TO BE IN WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE LITERALLY DEALING WITH DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION. I THINK THAT THE PEOPLE WHO ARE SEX ADDICTS NEED TO BE SEPERATED INTO JUST THAT GROUP, PERIOD.
OK NEXT ONE I REALLY DON’T LIKE, IS KENDRA JADE ROSSI. SHE HAS SHOWN THAT SHE IS A FRAGILE PERSON, STRAIGHT UP SHE WAS A MODEL? FOR WHAT? HER TATTOO’S THE SEVERE ACNE ON HER CHEEKS? YES THAT SHOWS UP VERY GOOD ON OUR FLATSCREEN. HOW IS YOUR HUSBAND TAKING THE FLIRTING WITH YOU AND SETH? IT’S OBVIOUS YOUR A CHEATER, AND PROBABLY YOU DO CHEAT ON YOUR HUSBAND.. YOUR A SLUT, AND HAVE SHOWN WHAT A ^^_$#+@())!(`!$$# YOU ARE. AND VERY SAD THAT YOU CANNOT TAKE SOMETHING LIKE THE WATERFALLS, WITHOUT TELLING EVERYONE THAT THEY’VE ALL LOST THEIR F-ING MINDS. ONCE AGAIN A SEX ADDICT THAT NEEDS TO BE ON JUST A SHOW FOR SEX ADDICTS, I THINK YOU NEED TOO MUCH ATTENTION, THAT IS WHY YOUR A CHEATER, AND YOUR JUST UGLY INSIDE AND OUT, AND IF YOUR `*#%`^#^^$_)~&_ S ARE FAKE THEY NEED TO BE REDONE BECAUSE THEY’RE VERY SAGGY….OLD LADY!!!
Why doesn’t the psychiatrist in this show ever wear socks?
Heidi is mean and evil. She LOVES watching other people hurt. She is a total LOSER, but has the cajones to call Tom a loser. What has she done to better herself? Too many spoiled babies on the show-Mike, Kari, Heidi, etc.
i watch and enjoy the show very much. as a fellow addict its hard to watch when the odd one messes up
its been a long hard road and im not rich best of luck to them all……..it gets easier
I noticed the no socks for the “shrink” too. Guess watching a train wreck makes you focus on the little details. Can’t help any of them so…hmmm…no socks on the supposed non-train wreck takes the focus. Ha.
Nanette: Please stop posting ALL IN CAPS. It’s very hard to read. Thank you.
thorr: her names Jenna Moretti.
Tom and Dennis
I have been watching you both this season and want to give my support for the progress you are both making and for your future success.
I would like to offer my friendship if you need it. I don’t want anything from you other than that. I do not want any publicity or any money and will not accept if it offered. Just friendship. I am not perfect, but won’t go into any more detail in this public forum. Please contact me if you would like a friend. Check me out on fb for more info. I am for real. I would like to let you know that there are people out here who are not users and publicity freaks.
What you are doing is probably the hardest thing you have ever done in your life and I congratulate you for the progress you have made. But it is going to be hard for a long time. You are valued and loved for the individuals that you are aside from all the claptrap surrounding you. Just want you to know that you have some out here who only wish you well and want you to succeed.
Talk to Drew. He can contact me and check me out and all that, I have no problem with that. I just want to help and show support. Hang in there guys.
From out here in the real sober world
Cathy S
After watching many episodes of Sober House, I’ve come to the conclusion that many so called “stars” are completely delusional when it comes to the “real world”. Mike uses his pick up line “I’m in the band “Alice in Chains” to TRY to get chicks. HILARIOUS! He is more than addicted, he’s psychotic too. He has a ental problem. Heidi looks like she’s been road hard and put to bed wet. Let her go back to Nevada and stick with her birds, who cares. Dennis is in complete denial. Kendra is a “star” in her own mind. She’s a paid porn pig. I’ve seen Tom Sizemore on Larry King recently, he looks very healthy and serene, finally. Seth for you after this “3 strikes and you’re out”! So be strong 4 you and your family. Miss Teen whatever her name is has be catered to all her life, well honey you’re a sex addict/junkie. Jenny “Penny flame” is the only one I see really trying to get straight in more ways than one. Dr. Drew you should back your people more. Jenn needed you and all you talked about was termination. How many people would put up with a bunch of misfits. They (most) are from the land of misfit toys. Mike is disgusting and he has the audacity to call someone else ugly? He’s a joke. His comment “look at your face”, endlessly, well Mike look at your face and body for that matter, and your verbal insults are degrading. Tom Sizemore should have kicked your $%*`#%)~#~^@`~! maybe then you would SHUT YOUR MOUTH. Kendra thinks she’s a bad $%*`#%)~#~^@`~! you’re supposed to be a woman, not a tough guy. Please stop being so friggin needy with your man. He’s not all that, but he’s supporting you in your effort. All of you are very dark, insecure people. I hope most of you get it together before you die, but in the end that choice is yours. Heidi wants a “rich man” take a look in the mirror Heidi, you would be lucky to find a man, as opinionated and obnoxious you are. You crack me up, you think you’re all that, well that body has been through the washer, dryer. Do yourself a favor, hit the gym workout and maybe you’ll find a man, not a rich one, but nevertheless a man. If that’s not what you want stick with your birds in the desert in Nevada. Good luck to all of you, but I don’t think you’ll all stay strait, nevertheless good luck and think long and hard before you get high again. THINK!!!
Dr. Drew does not wear socks because he is so cool. Uncool docs wear socks (like, your family doctor probably wears socks). Cool docs (Doc Hollywood docs) do not wear socks.
I am glad this Sober House is coming to a close. I will not make the mistake of watching any future episodes. It is too painful to watch. There is more to life than t.v. ratings. These are real people and paying them to be “helped” with addiction is an oxymoron. Seth’s porn friends was a real eye-opener–after three times and he still doesn’t get it. Someone said it already…those i thought would make it probably won’t and those i didn’t think might, but nothing is certain with addiction. Who knows…maybe Kari Ann made it not being in this Sober House. I hope you all do make it…to not is a drug-induced suicide.
I think you are all very brave to air your problems out for the world to see, and think this show is excellent. Having 15 yrs of being clean and sober myself. Let me tell you it is a better life. My prayers go out to each of you.
Tom Sizemore – You’re an amazing actor and I’m looking forward to seeing you in another film soon. You can do it! I believe in you. You’re worth it.
i just wanted to say how INSANELY PROUD and DELIGHTED to see steven adler make it, and do brilliantly on tonight’s show! if he can make it, so can mike starr! i’m routing for you guys!!!!
lis
It appears that alot of this show was just an act. The whole Heidi/Tom drama was a sham for the ratings. I hope Tom and Heidi match up, Shifty and Kendra, Mike and Kari Ann…they deserve each other.
I love celebrity rehab and sober house. Dr. Drew and his staff are the best.
I lost my husband to drug addiction and I pray so much for the addicts and the staff too. Seth reminds me so much of my husband. He seems kind and gentle and I am so pulling for him.
Best of luck to all the folks trying to get sober. Take it One Day at a Time and stay in touch with your higher power.
Jeanne
I just want to wish all of you the best of luck after Sober House. I work in the field and see the daily struggles dependent people have. I have rooted for all of you since Rehab and just want you all to know that I pray for your successes!! You are stronger than most and deserve a happy sober and clean life.
Kari
I was THRILLED to see Steve last night!!! STEVE…I am so proud of you!! Keep it up cause life will just keep getting better and better, believe me!!
Kari
Why do all these people still smoke cigarettes??!! Cigs are soooo bad for you…they mite not alter your mind, but they kill your body. Do none of these people not take cigarette addicition serious.
What a collection of losers. Porn sluts, drunks, addicts, once and never again rock stars. I have a better chance of winning the lottery than most of these people have of getting their lives in order. That would require at least a LITTLE discipline, self-reliance, self-restraint, and personal responsibility. I don’t see it happening. Probably the two most distasteful moments were a) when Mike verbally $&!~#~#^@`$&^)$ aulted Jennifer, and b) when Jenny (the porn slut) proudly proclaimed she had no shame for what she had done. Of course not. That would require morals and a conscience.
I hope everyone is doing well. I love Tom’s movies. I am cheering for you all. Please take care of yourselves. I will pray for you.
Take good care.
Thank you Dr, Drew for caring for them.
Thank you Jennifer. Hold on. You are the right person for these people. Don’t give up. They need you.
Love, Jacy
Sadly, it seems that their addiction is to the camera also…the fame, being a “star”…but that is so temporary…the world forgets so quickly. I hope for the best….
I just started watching Sober House to pass the time and I got stuck on it.When I look at my newphew I see Seth “Shifty” and my heart goes out to them both. My nephew has a problem, but is in denial. He has a daughter now and doesn’t see what he is doing to her by his actions. My prayers go out to Shifty and his recovery!Maybe my newphew will ask for help like you Seth! I really hope you do it this time!
Just want to let Kendra no she’s smokin hot and keep up the good work I’m dealing with addition and don’t know how to get away from it
I HAVE WATCHED SOBER HOUSE SINCE IT STARTED. I MYSELF WAS IN REHAB TWICE. I HOPE ALL THE PEOPLE CAN MAKE A FRESH START FOR THEMSELVES. I LEARNED THE HARD WAY LIFE IS NOT FAIR AND WE HAVE TO LEARN TO DEAL WITH IT ON IT’S TERMS. I THINK JENN HAD HER HANDS FULL WITH THIS LATEST GROUP OF REHABERS. HE SOBRIETY WAS TESTED AS WELL. GOOD LUCK GROUP!!!!
This is for the girls of sober living, JEN, ENDRA and HEIDI! I love all of you and you give me so much hope that i can live sober. Your not fake or try to pretend that its easy. I am on methadone maintenance and have been for a while. I am clean as far ase using driugs but now i fight with coming off of methadone. its sooo hard and nobody seems to understand. I go to work every day and have lead a good normal life since being on a methadone clinic. I have suffered through depression and am trying to come down slowly off this medication that i have to takw daily. You ladies give me hope. Jennifer, The words you said on the last show touched me deeply and I truely beleive WE can do anything we really want! I will be watching for you, as I feel you touced me and have given me hope that I CAN DO THIS LAST PART!
my BEST to all of you! Trisha <3
Kerri ann is just a miserable hateful girl who thinks she is above other people. sweetheart, you cant hold anything next to these BEAUTIFUL BRAVE AND WONDERFUL LOVING WOMAN. GROW UP LITTLE GIRL, IF I WAS IN REHAB WITH YOU I WOULD HAVE DRAGGED YOUR FAKE _`!+_(!~##&#`*& HAIR OUT OUT AND LAUGHED IN YOUR FACE! Until you grow up and learn life isnt about you only maybe you will get a shot at a normal healthy life! your pathetic!
Dear Dr. Drew,
I don’t know if you read these postings or not but, I wanted to tell you that you touch my heart. You are an incredible Dr who truly has compassion and caring in your heart to help those who need you. I admire your understanding and ability to work with all people. I hope you always do this type of work because clearly this is your gift. Your purpose is to (+@(@)@@&@&++~) ist others in their recovery. You are truly amazing! :)
Kathleen (London, Ontario)
Well, now that Sober House 2 is finished, what are we going to kvetch about? Sad face.
Oh, yeah. To Kathleen: Geez, Kathleen, cut the bullspit. Dr. Drew is not Albert Schweitzer. He’s just a celebridoc (okay, so he’s a little cute). He’s not going to save your life any time soon, or even be your pen-pal, you halfwit.
It is may 5,2010
i just watched the episode with the rock concert and cried it was totally awesome. So is the work you guy’s are doing.
I think that sober house is a wonderful thing that you all are doing and i wish you all the best. my heart goes out to tom sizemore. hang in there tom you are worth the trouble and the pain that you are going through.
Tom I am rooting for you!
Handsome likable and talented. I love all the bad #*_##&!`%!^`!*&^ like the next guy but damn, I really think your meant for something better- I’ll be waiting to see you on the big screen!!
Cindy
xoxox
I was watching a rerun of CSI Miami on AETV tonight & Tom Sizemore was on it, he did a great job. I am not sure but I think this was taped after Celebrity Rehab that Tom was on. I really hope he does well & get his life back, he is a really good actor.
I also hope to see Mike Starr beat this thing. He is a great bass player…I would like to see him get back into the music scene. But they will both need to be careful because both areas of work has tempatation, they will just have to take 1 day at a time.
Best wishes to everybody that was in rehab I really wish all of you the best.
I am really enjoying this tv show. I have never tried any
drugs but I am learning the effects of them on this show.
I am rooting for all the people on the show to stay off drugs and alcohol. You get to care about the people on the
show, some you like better than others but are hoping they
all get sober. hope you keep up the great work Dr. Drew and
staff.
Mike from the show needs more help than just Sober House, he definitely has more issues going on than just drugs, it really shows that he has mental issues and should be put in a mental hospital for awhile to get medications to help him
I am not one to comment on television shows, etc but what I saw in the episode tonight, May 9, concerned me. I found the feedback provided to Jennifer by Dr Drew was not very helpful or supportive. It was insulting when Dr Drew almost excused the way Jennifer reacted by saying she was not a professional. Jennifer is in a difficult position as she tries to deal with a group of people, many whom are difficult and in a couple of cases purposefully manipulative. She must live with these individuals but remain professional which is difficult for even the most seasoned social workers yet she was not given any credit for how well she handles this.
Dr Drew should be supportive to her and even if he is not in agreement with every action taken, he should not allow himself to take sides and dismiss her authority completely as he did when he told the group and Mike that he could return. As a professional he should have facilitated the process that would likely provide the same outcome but not undermine Jennifer’s authority in from of the others. It is obvious that some individuals are already trying to manipulate the way things happen as is obvious with the way Heidi manipulate Mike to take a stand against Jennifer which likely contributed to the problem that arose. As the house mother Jennifer should have authority and it should not be undermined in front of others as it will create further problems as the group recognnizes that Jennifer truly does not make decisions and as long as they can get Dr Drew on their side, Jennifer’s authority and feelings are irrelevant.
I understand the situation was difficult but as a professional Dr Drew should be able to bring about the desired outcome with undermining anyone’s authority and not make his staff, (or house mother as it would seem that such a position is not considered a staff position when clearly it should be) feel powerless. Bringing in help for Jennifer was a great idea but timing is everything since the way it was done this time feeds directly into the manipulation being done by Heida as she basically pushed this with her comments about Jennifer’s actions and it also sends a message to Jen that she is not capable of dealing with the house. Waiting and introducing another staff at a time that is negotiated with Jennifer and with Jennifer have some say as to how this would happen, would have helped show support for Jennifer, leave her with some self esteem and not further allow Heidi to manipulate the environment for her own amusement.
OMG anybody that has had anything to do with recovery knows that Dr. Drew handled tonight all wrong. I guess I was a bit niave. I thought that this show although “hollywood” at least tried to give a glimpse of what recovery is like.Dr. Drew is a con. I won’t be watching anymore.
This is a great show and my best to the people who are there to put themselves out here for all to watch! Especially Stephen Adler and Mike Starr who are battling HEAVY addictions. My heart is there for all the cast who is trying to get their life back together!!!Everyone is a great inspiration for others in similar life styles to “do something about it” I could only imagine what it would be like to put your personal business out in public-but I hope all these people remember THEY HAVE ALOT OF FANS ROOTING FOR THEM!!!And THANK YOU!!! STAY STRONG!! the only person in this series no one understands is the MISS TEEN USA. She has a respect problem over and beyond the realms of reality. I have not seen anything positive or inspiring about her and if anything she has threatens others sobriety. That is all worth mentioning about her!! But again to the rest….hope to see you back in your professions and having the good lives you all deserve!!!(Would love to see Sizemore back on the screen!!!!)and the rock and rollers playing their songs!! And so on…
I know Dr.Drew is trying to get people off drugs but this show contradicts this premise. Most of the participants do not belong in a “sober house” setting. Their drug histories are long and many have psychological problems which hinder any progress. It is not possible to turn hard core abusers into non abusers in a short time span. As a Probation Officer I would refer hard core users to long term residential treatment programs. The best were Impact House, Cri-Help and the Tarzana Residential Treatment Center. I hope they are still around. These programs were of 9 to 12 month duration. They had strict rules which had to be followed. I saw chaos and a pattern of tolerance of disruptive behavior in “sober house.” In order to rehabilitate a person he/she must first by habilitated. They must learn to abide by the rules everyday people obey. Simple things like doing chores, showing respect of others and staff and maintaining personal hygiene. Even making your own bed indicates emerging responsibility. Long term programs start with “baby steps” which will eventually lead to developing self respect and inner controls. The miniscule time these residents spent in “sober house” will hopefully show them alternatives. However most are in need of the long term treatment I have mentioned.
I’m watching one of the final episodes with Ms. Jiminez engaging some of the male residents in her own inimitable style which, in my opinion, is totally inappropriate and unprofessional. Dr. Drew seems to have a large cadre of extremely capable people in his midst; yet Ms. Jiminez is making the big bucks as House Manager. Therefore, I’m left to $%^$`~^$`)@`&+^ ume that she’s there to provoke the residents in order to create drama to hook viewers. If that is the case, and that’s certainly how it appears, it’s really unfair to the residents and not the proper way to support their transition to a life of sobriety. She’s relatively new to sobriety herself and as a consequence she simply hasn’t learned or grown enough emotionally or spiritually to be able to handle the pressure of the position she’s in. Humility is key for someone doing that kind of work and she hasn’t lived sober long enough to have learned this. I quit drinking 24 yrs. ago, on my own, with very little help other than therapy. I had serious drug and alcohol problems but never had an intervention, never went to rehab, never lived in a sober house and I didn’t go the 12 step meeting route. I don’t knock any of that; it works for a lot of people but it’s not the only way to get clean and sober and stay clean and sober. I’ve been lucky to have always found the right therapist at the right time and today I’m in a wonderful place. It’s a long, hard road and change does not happen overnight. If you find what works for you and you have a bit of luck and a great deal of patience you’ll find that small, incremental changes are possible. Time is of the essence and IMO, Ms. Jiminez just hasn’t had enough time living sober to be of any help to anyone else. In fact, she could do more harm than good if she’s allowed to continue in that position.
Im not a celeberty but ive struggled with addictions 4 year,s,,I wish i coud get paid 2 go into rehab,,,,Unforthuntly i quit on my own desire 2 stop,,
hollywood is a toilet
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