'Epidemic' of Prescription Drug Abuse in Hollywood

By Rob Shuter Posted Mar 11th 2010 02:00AM

As fans of Corey Haim still try to figure out exactly what led the talented former teen star down the road that eventually ended in his overdose death, those in the Hollywood know are worried that things have spiraled far out of control when it comes to prescription medication abuse. One doctor tells me that the amount of bogus prescriptions among celebrities is staggering, and it's only a matter of time before there's another death.

Prescription Abuse in Hollywood

The tragic death of Corey Haim at only 38 years old has many Hollywood insiders and doctors worried about the number of stars that regularly abuse prescription medication.

"This is definitely an epidemic," Dr. Eric Braverman, founder of PATH Medical Center, tells me. "So many famous people abuse prescription drugs because doctors like them and want to have celebrities as patients, therefore they do whatever is necessary to appease them."

It's an alarming and sad fact resulting in one Hollywood insider revealing: "I can guarantee you right now that many of your favorite stars are taking some sort of pill prescribed by a medical professional." Doctors, including Dr. Braverman, argue that prescription pills are potentially more dangerous then illegal drugs "due to the fact patients believe they are safe and doctor controlled."

Unfortunately, unless something is done soon, it won't be long until we add another name to the list that already includes Michael Jackson, Anna Nicole Smith, Brittany Murphy, Heath Ledger and now Corey Haim.

Kate Will Use Kids ... And Sex! ... to Win

Type-A personality Kate Gosselin is determined to do whatever she can to make sure she wins the 'Dancing With the Stars' mirror ball trophy even if it means showing a little leg and her eight beautiful kids.

"Kate is competitive about everything she does and is in this to win it. She has an amazing body and isn't shy about showing it off, especially if it gets her votes," a friend of the mom of eight tells me.

She's also not above using her kids to help her win either. "If for one second Kate thinks she is going to get voted off, expect eight little faces to be sitting on the front row cheering for mommy."

You're an evil genius, Katie!

Farrah's Oscar Snub Angers the Industry

The ridiculous snub of poor Farrah Fawcett at this year's Academy Awards has angered many actors in the television community, but not because of the way the Oscars treated Farrah.

"It's hilarious how many TV celebrities who are now worried that their death might not be acknowledged in a fitting manor when they finally kick the bucket," one high level agent tells me. "The fact that actors can make the Farrah snub about themselves is amazing."

Yet no one will say anything on the record, all too afraid it might hurt their Oscar chances when they make a movie!

God bless actors!

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Friday 12 March

By Barbie

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Yes we can all point the finger at the doctors prescribing these drugs for unnecessary medical reasons, but its not the doctors making billions of dollars by writing those prescriptions, its the pharmaceutical industry who produces and manufacturers the drugs. Its a sad day that the bottom line is more important than a patients health.

Friday 26 March

By Vistabay

its more widespread that we would ever know

Vistabay

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