Ep 18. Once a Hotshot Rapper, Now Homeless, Addicted and Destroying His Family
- October 3, 2018
Once a Hotshot Rapper, Now Homeless, Addicted and Destroying His Family is the eighteenth episode of the sixteenth season of the Dr. Phil Show. In this episode, viewers are introduced to rapper-turned-drug addict, Danny, who has fallen from grace and now finds himself homeless and hurting those he loves. Danny's family has reached out to Dr. Phil in hopes of getting him the help he desperately needs.
The episode begins with Danny's sister, Lisa, sharing her concerns about Danny's addiction to drugs. Lisa explains that Danny was once a successful rapper, but his addiction has caused him to lose everything he had worked for. Danny is now homeless and living on the streets, and his addiction has driven a wedge between him and his family.
Dr. Phil sits down with Danny and tries to get to the root of his addiction. Danny explains that he started using drugs as a way to cope with the stresses of being a rapper. However, his drug use quickly spiraled out of control, and it wasn't long before he found himself homeless.
Danny's family also join Dr. Phil on stage to share their experiences with Danny's addiction. His mother tearfully describes how she has been unable to help her son, and his brother shares how Danny's addiction has affected him and his family.
Dr. Phil then offers Danny the opportunity to undergo treatment at a rehab facility. Danny accepts the offer, and Dr. Phil checks in with him after his treatment is complete. Danny raves about how helpful the rehab program was, and he is optimistic about his future.
The episode closes with Danny and his family reunited and moving forward with renewed hope and determination. The Dr. Phil Show provides a unique and powerful platform for families struggling with addiction to receive the support and guidance they need to overcome their challenges and rebuild their lives.
