Corey Haim: The Celebrity Rehab Patient That Wasn’t

Dr.Drew, Your show is interesting and helpful to the clients.I do see a bit a favortism inwhich I feel unfair to all the patients and hurtful to there progress. Kari anne for one her behavior is inappropriate on many levels and gives off the wrong message for the other patients.It creates to much confusion for the patients.Kari anne is allowed to be abusive to the staff and clients,she holds up the meetings this creates issues for the other patients you know all this and why is it allowed the wonder why people want to leave or become combative it is allowed for her so why should they be concerned for there behavior “there patients Dr.Drew you know there has to be guidelines for all”.
The first meeting the team leader with red hair the male with glasses said there are drugs downtown and he does not give a f–k if they get them,that was uncaring and inappropriate,then the flash for next week show comes up and you have the female team leader in the office speaking of profanity are you kidding why her and not the male number one and two the female leader is being verbal abused horrible by the patients and that is allowed what is that?????? There are no rules that are followed fair and on a equal basis NONE>>>>>
Dr.Drew there are far too many rules being broken and no fair and equal treatment for all,that creates more issues for the patients and hurts there recovery you know this..WHY WHY IT IS NOT FAIR TO THE PATIENTS…..

Dr. Drew, The patients do not have the tools to successfully cope in life(drug and alcohol free) Yet!!! This is why they are in sober house,and this is especially why RULES are so importantant to follow. SELF-WILL, DEFIANCE & MANIPULATION are characteristics of an alcoholic/addict that needs to be addressed immediately. Our past speaks for itself!!! If you want to help them, stop enabling them. Please TRUST and SUPPORT your staffs decisions.They have the experience,stenghth and hope needed to help the celebs. on their road to recovery. Please, for the patients sake, enforce the rules with the patients as RIDIGLY as you do with your staff. The patients must learn DIRECTION if they are to have a chance at all on their road to recovery.Dr Drew, you are giving them the best presription they could ever take, but they have to be willing and take direction. I’ve been to 6 rehabs (all 90 day programs). I am writing from my experience only. 3 plus years later, I am still taking direction and I would’nt trade it for the world. Best of health to all of us on the path to recovery. It trully “works if you work it”.

these are MY observations and thoughts about what i see going on in the sober house… and i must also comment a bit on some of the other posts- the staff (and dr.) made it perfectly clear that the patients reasons for being in that house is becuause they aren’t ready for evetything from their ‘old’ life quite yet, but another step towards it, so they ARE given a bit more leash to let them know that the temptations are there and will always be there. that’s why bob says he doesn’t give a f— if they go use. it IS their choice and it’s a choice they will have to face everyday of their lives. they’re not in rehab anymore, this is where they start introducing themselves back into the world, but not well enough to be totally emersed into it all at once. and if they arent’t ready for the sober (1st step) house, then they may need more rehabilitation. i DO agree about kari ann getting away with being such a brat and having it throw so many other things off in the house. i knew of someone like her once (definately not someone who makes a good friend), a pageant kid, and those types are SO not right in the head after all is said and done. -made to feel like they weren’t good enough at some point, always having to look perfect just to possibly, and probably, be rejected and needing to have the person on the inside paid attention to and loved only to just be seen on the surface, not even as a person. i think that’s where those types get their empiness from that they later need to fill with other substances. and the girl i knew was a self-centered brat, too (she got a reality check when she went away to college and realized she really WASN’T someone to make a big stink about -no one knew her and found there wansn’t much of a personality to her, so therefore turned t drugs. among them, ecstasy -EVERYONE loved her again, but oops! still not a REAL love! and a downward spiral from there.) and therefore kari ann needs a SERIOUS reality check and needs to learn that the earth ISN’T only on it’s axis because of her, that the entire universe actually DOESN’T hold their breath while waiting for her (“because i don’t like anyone to see me when i wake up”) so she can slap another 3 coats of make-up on. (i honestly think HER rehab needs to start there). i SO wish i was jen when kari ann said she needed to ‘wake up and have her juice waahh!’ (like she’s waking up from a nap in preschool!). i would have grabbed the covers off her, taken her phone any and pulled her by the ear to get where she needed to be. well, she isists on acting like she’s 5, so may as well treat her that way. it’s NOT JUST the meth that makes her like that. the meth does create MORE tantrums, though, along with other things that crap does to screw her head up even more. and i just with that something/one who doesn’t care about anyone but themselves, who has to put on full make-up and hair and change clothes 5 times, was hindering others and THEIR process. UGH! i could go on and on about that one, so i’ll just stop here because i’ve alreasy said a lot. and i still want to make other comments…. now, what i’m thinking about mike is… he listens to those alice in chains cd’s all the time. and i read a few things dated years ago (1995-96ish )from about 3 different people that said they met him and yes, he was using, but they said that he listened to those cd’s constantly. never stopped. i really do think that he won’t be able to get and stay clean because of those cd’s. not only because they represent his downfall and unsing back then, but they’ll always have that _)*+`+*)*@($@(_ ociation. a HUGE trigger. probably the biggest one he’ll ever have. and i think part of HIS recovery begins there. -i hope that somehow dr. drew would get this post, just in case that topic wasn’t touched on when he was going to rehab and the house and if he is still using. i’m really pulling for him. (not that i’m not pulling for the other’s,too, it’s just that i can just SEE the things he’s haunted by, clearly seen when you look in his eyes, and don’t think will be easily overcome.) okay. one more thought. i promise -i know this is almost a book. i apologize- BUT… one thing i have never and probably WILL never understand is this…. (just bear with me)… addictions are bad, right? and sex is a GOOD thing, right? so how is it that something so good can warrant something concidered to be SSSOOOO bad? ADDICTION.!? and when one has an addiction, while trying to stop what they’re addicted to , go through withdrawals, having such effects on the body to where you’re freezing and sweating bullets, have goose bumps where you never thought you could even get them, or vomiting A LOT, etc… i won’t go on, but that is a horrible feeling, stopping a substance someone is addicted to. if you’ve never experienced it, i’m sure it doesn’t sound fun to you. my point is, who ever had such a terrible feeling after sex? quite the opposite, correct? now, i DO see how sex can be ABUSED, i understant that part of it, but even the term- ‘sex addiction’- an a oxymoron. i know. i wouldn’t understand unless i am going through it. but, still…. (and now i am done with this book. thank you to those who stuck through the whole thing!)

Abnrml, an addicition is being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming. Sex addiction is not an oxymoron it’s a disease. Sex addiction is a phenomenon in which individuals report being unable to manage their sexual behavior. They have multiple partners, have anonymous sex, and their craving for it is never fully satisfied.

my name is ashley im 27 years old i have 4kids that are 8,6,5,an 3 i am a recoverin meth addict. I have done meth most my kids life when my oldest was 2 an other was one i lost them to dhs then my parents got them an i straighten up for long enough to get them back but went back to the dope where i thn started cookin meth in 2005 i got busted with a tank of ammonia my husband was gone doin 4years in prison we took our kids down through it with us but now we are clean we moved away from town we was at an are actually being parents i just wanted to say that this show helps me i watch it every chance i get an when i cant i record but the one who i look up to is tom siezmore how great he is an still what the drugs took from him i always imagned being rich thought life would be so much different then i saw tom an i realized with or without money life is life we are all the same an that im the richest person in the world without the money because i have 2parents that never give up on me an a wonderful husband an 4beautiful kids things money cant buy so i just wanted to say thinks for the show an that dr drew you are savin more lives then just the ones you see on t.v only part that is hard for me though is them using at the first of the show . thank you ,

The constant flash-forwards and flash-backs contained in both Celeb-Rehab & Sober House are really distracting — it’s like someone telling you the same story over and over again in 45 minutes or less. The basic idea of these shows is great…removing all the “deja-vu” would make them better, more cohesive.

I watched the reality tv show with Corey and Corey. I saw his pain and his struggle. He reminded me of my sister that couldn’t get over the sexual abuse that happened to him. My sister does the same things in her life and doesn’t see the need to change. I knew when I watched that show something was going to happen to Corey. I was really saddened by Corey Haims Death. What a great guy. I hope and pray that my sister finds her way.

It’s sad, but I think that beating addiction was a long hard road for Corey, and his addiction was just a side-effect of other, more profound issues. I believe that during the time he was doing the show “The 2 Corey’s” he was battling loneliness ALONG with his addiction(s). Am I the only one wondering though, WHY is his SHRINK prescribing Vicoden for him? I will be the first to say that it DOES improve one’s mental state, however temporary, but was it being used for that? ..or for pain…? Only curious.

What prompted me to write was just hearing Drew try to justify Carri-Anne’s behavior to the woman who runs the sober house. As a rehab veteran (lost count) and thankfully sober for a good number of years this sober house is entirely unrealistic and pure BS. In the real world of sober houses, detoxes, etc., one does not abuse staff in any way shape manner or form and get to stay. It’s not a 3 strikes and you’re out deal. It’s mess up once and you’re gone. I’ve been literally put out — homeless — on to the street for far less than “cari-anne’s” tirades. Also,I could not believe it when Dr. Drew tried to get the girlfriend of that used up Tom Whoever, to come into detox (free…mind you) just in order to keep that old used up has-been and most importantly ungreatful “actor” get sober! Pampered. Spoiled. All with senses of entitlement. They stay in beautiful surroundings; probably feast on gourmet food where all their special dietary quirks are catered to. As if it’s so much harder for them than the rest of us. As if the daily stresses of their surroundings and daily life are so much more demanding than ours. Sure. That’s the way to go Dr. Drew. Keep making them feel as if they’re entitled and privileged.and ever so special and better than the rest of us. We all have our own set of “special circumstances” and their’s are no harder than any of ours and as people they are certainly no better. This is, truly, so unrealistic it’s insulting to somebody like me who had to learn that the world didn’t revolve around me before I stay sober.

Dr. Drew you liek Kary Anne ,you had favoritism to her and that is not right I don’t know if is for ratings but I am so glad she is gone we all dislike her indeed she is a verabl abusive thug and bully ,and you always come to her when she needs you ,do you know being a Dr. drugs abusers are users she use you for her won good.I am glad she is gone I will continue watching the show unless she is not appear not more ……you not need her in the show for sure!

OMG!!!! This cast really annoyed me this season. WTF??? Why do has been celebrities (w/ the exception to Tom Sizemore, if he gets his head put of his +)~(+%#)^!%(((& feel they are better than the average blue collar worker? Who do they they think they are? I care so much for each of them. (And I’m a blue collar worker), that they embarrassed me, and themselves when they wouldn’t work their their TEMPORARY jobs for 1 day. HOW PATHETIC!!! Ok… Kari Ann Paniche… Lets get something straight… YOU ARE A NO BODY. But if you want to actually make something out of your self… STOP BEING SUCH A SPOILED #!&@%(_((($_^!`!~ You Ain’t _$_`^~(#_)&+&_#+ TOM, TOM, TOM, you are truley one of my favorite actors. WTF??? What is that thing you are dating? Did she bribe you or something? HELLO… Your Tom F-ing Sizemore. Give me break my friend. Get it together and get your +)~(+%#)^!%(((& back in movies. OOHH Tom. she could have atleast been smokin, I maybe would’ve understand. But come on? Seriously? I sure hope you see more clearly when the drugs wear off. Heidi… I got yer back… Girl. I think you are amazing. To have been able to survive the things you did for 10 years… _$_`^~(#_)&+&_#+ you can do anything if you prison yourself in it. come on… I get you. i also get the birds. losing Maryann must have been really hard. She was all that was there. And the birds of coarse. I can begin to understand… the birds know all your secrets. All the good ones that the media doesn’t already know. You already let those memories out. No need to drag those up again. Come on people. You have the world buy the balls if you want it. Get the f%$& off celebrity rehab/sex addiction/f#$%ed up lives addiction and just f-ing do it. MOVE!!! Save some $. The recession just may affect you to. Plan for the future. Anyway, Love to all of you T.V./ Movie stars. Your fan. Laurie-Bella

Dr Drew, and staff my hat’s off to you. My question, why aren’t people focusing on working the steps, sponsors, The program has taught me that even if we hate someone and are having a bad day…what ever happened to do anything- go to any extent. I mean, after all didn’t we do dumb messes as we did drugs..umm “NO?” you think not…Oh, you never have… ok so you’ve never pissed on yourself, or vomited on yourself,or picked up a dirty needle?! And you never eat/drank the rest of the drinks on a table? out of smokes and found one on the street? Got so high you woke up in a strange place with weirdos? So “you” are better than thepeople who work their !$@&%*))((^%&+( es off… “Eew I don’t want to touch that crap!” Putting lipstick on around dirty close seems like a self-esteem issue. They need to hold up mirrors and do “mirror mirror on the wall…” my example ME: Mirror mirror…. I am sober and try to be humble as much as possible. I never got the chance to become rich and have lots of money and fame, but here I am in the same place those clebs are why…because I can’t drink. No, you might not understand: for me to drink is to die. I don’t have 1 more drunk in me, and I thank my higher power I KNOW THAT! “But for the grace of God GO I.” I have 10 years sober my sobriety birthdate is 02/03/2000. I have learned: Get a sponsor, hopefully one who will blow your covers and not play into your sh**! Get mad at yourself not those around you. Maybe you don’t think you deserve to be sober. That’s BS you do! I can tell you that based on my experience strength and hope. Read the book listen to the words, each and every word.My prayers to all:: work the steps, find and call a sponsor, fake it till you make it, and remember everything you do is a learning lesson..yep even the dirty cloths! GOOD LUCK

Dr Drew, I don’t agree that it was in Heidi & Tom’s best interest to be thrown into rehab & sober house together. Tom definitely needs anger management help
but with all their drug issues they should be away,
FAR AWAY from each other to heal and deal with their
addictions. Kari Anne needs serious psychoanalysis,
most likely one on one for a while before she’s thrown
into a social situation. She was singled out and picked on quite a bit.

I love this show and will continue to watch even though it’s tough sometime to watch these folks struggle. It’s
a wake-up call to all out there with drug and alcohol problems.

Keep up the good work.