Rehab With Dr. Drew

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  • 2012
  • 1 Season
  • 6.1  (1,469)

Rehab with Dr. Drew is a reality TV show that premiered on the VH1 network on November 11, 2008. The show features celebrity addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky, who helps eight patients struggling with addiction try to overcome their demons and get sober. Each episode of the show follows the patients through their daily lives at the Pasadena Recovery Center in California, where they undergo intensive addiction treatment. The patients are under the care of Dr. Drew, who uses his expertise to guide them through counseling sessions, group therapy, and other forms of treatment.

The show also features a team of experienced addiction specialists who work alongside Dr. Drew, including Shelly Sprague and Bob Forrest. Sprague is a registered addiction specialist who has worked for over 15 years in addiction treatment. She is responsible for overseeing the patients' daily routines and ensuring they adhere to the rules of the program. Forrest, on the other hand, is a former addict who has been sober for over 16 years. He uses his personal experience to connect with the patients and help them stay motivated during treatment.

Rehab with Dr. Drew provides a glimpse into the lives of those who are struggling with addiction and the challenges they face on a daily basis. The patients on the show come from different walks of life and have various addiction issues, including alcoholism, drug addiction, and eating disorders.

Throughout the show, Dr. Drew and his team work to help the patients overcome their addiction by addressing the root causes of their problems. They use a combination of therapy, medication, and other treatments to help each patient overcome their addiction and regain control of their lives.

In addition to treatment, the show also focuses on the personal relationships and dynamics between the patients, their families, and their friends. The patients are encouraged to open up about their struggles and share their feelings, which often leads to emotional moments and breakthroughs.

Overall, Rehab with Dr. Drew is a powerful and insightful look at addiction and the road to recovery. The show has been praised for its honest and respectful portrayal of addiction, and for helping to break down the stigma surrounding this issue. For those struggling with addiction, the show offers hope and a roadmap to recovery, while for those who know someone with addiction, the show provides valuable insight and understanding.

Rehab With Dr. Drew is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (11 episodes). The series first aired on September 18, 2012.

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Graduation
11. Graduation
November 18, 2012
With graduation looming, tensions on the unit reach a boiling point. In an explosive process group, Jasmen and Michael gang up on Deanna, forcing Dr. Drew to take control. Upset with the treatment from her fellow patients, Deanna refuses to attend sober living, throwing her sobriety into danger. In a heartfelt graduation, Dr. Drew and the patients give their hopes, wishes and fears as this journey comes to an end.
Preparing for the Real World
10. Preparing for the Real World
November 11, 2012
Outside the recovery center, Dr. Drew heads off Drewbee and convinces the troubled addict to return to treatment. Erika's boyfriend Stefanos calls the center intoxicated and Erika realizes she must make a difficult choice.
Family Weekend
9. Family Weekend
November 4, 2012
Dr. Drew reunites the patients with their families. Ashleigh and her sister Holly reveal to their mother a painful secret both have been harboring for decades. Dr. Drew is stunned to learn that Jasmen doesn't intend to go to sober living.
Facing the Past
8. Facing the Past
October 28, 2012
Ashleigh's seizure continues and she's rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. Deanna opens up about some horrible trauma in her past, inspiring another patient to finally reveal a secret she's been holding in since she was a child. Despite Dr. Drew's recommendation, Drewbee refuses to agree to go to sober living after rehab, and Dr. Drew has to break the news to his heartbroken parents.
Things Get Worse Before They Get Better
7. Things Get Worse Before They Get Better
October 12, 2012
Lead Counselor Bob Forrest is able to find Eric walking aimlessly through the streets of Pasadena, and he convinces him to return back to the unit. Deanna's boyfriend Angel is released from prison in NY after a three-year sentence, but their first phone call ends abruptly when he finds love letters to other men written by Deanna. Eric's mother and aunt visit from Boston for a heart-breaking therapy session, and a field trip meant to inspire the patients ends in a medical emergency.
The Halfway Point
6. The Halfway Point
October 14, 2012
As the patients approach the halfway point, many are doing much better, but for some the hardest part is yet to come. Drewbee's paranoia gets the best of him and he's nearly discharged for breaking the rules. Michael has an emotional reconnection to a childhood passion, and while the group is out at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, things take a scary turn for the worse that sends all of the patients into a tailspin, causing one of them to flee from the unit in the middle of the night.
Anger Management
5. Anger Management
October 7, 2012
Eric and Ashleigh's fight from the hike continues back on the unit. Jasmen's denial about the severity of her addiction upsets the patients, and when Erika confronts her, it starts a war that threatens to divide the group. Dr. Sharp helps Heather understand and control her rage, and Jasmen reveals a shocking secret that's been haunting her and driving her to use.
Tapering Off
4. Tapering Off
October 3, 2012
The staff reduces the patients' detox medications. Elsewhere, two patients have a fiery showdown while on a group walk.
Awakening Emotions
3. Awakening Emotions
September 30, 2012
As the numbing effects of drugs and alcohol wear off, powerful feelings begin to take hold of the patients, and in an emotional process group one of them shares suicidal thoughts.
Detox
2. Detox
September 23, 2012
As the treatment process begins, all of the patients are experiencing intense physical withdrawal symptoms, but none more than Ashleigh. Later, the three remaining patients arrive.
Intake
1. Intake
September 18, 2012
Addiction specialist Dr. Drew returns to the Pasadena Recovery Center for a sixth season to work with everyday Americans whose addictions are more severe than ever.
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Where to Watch Rehab With Dr. Drew
Rehab With Dr. Drew is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Rehab With Dr. Drew on demand at VH1 and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    September 18, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    6.1  (1,469)