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Lakecat
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10-01-2006

Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 5:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lakecat a private message Print Post    
Her,Dr Drew,Seth and Bridgette were on Tyra yestrday-all were doing well.They didnt mention the others.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 8:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Wow, Dr. Drew flew to Florida to be by her side in court? What a guy! I love him even more.

Carrie92
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09-15-2003

Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 2:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carrie92 a private message Print Post    
I was thinking about Jeff Conaway and the scientology thing. ( I refuse to capitalize it! )

Where were his good buddy John Travolta and scientology in the years and years before Jeff appeared on the hit TV show Celebrity Rehab?
Why did it have to take millions of people seeing Jeff and caring about his sobriety for the "good" gurus to get involved? (The "only people qualified" to help as Tom Cruise puts it)

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Happymom
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01-20-2003

Friday, March 14, 2008 - 10:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
I enjoyed watching the reunion show last night. They did a recap of all the patients and showed some before and during rehab footage. Then they showed some footage of them after rehab.

They were all sitting on the stage with Dr. Drew, Shelley, and the other recovering addict/counselor who wears the glasses and often a hat. (Bob?) Daniel and Jessica were not there.

Jessica had to leave sober living to go to Fla. to court for previous rehab things. While there, she relapsed. Dr. Drew said she went into a fugue state and was prosecuted for ____________ (can't remember) and was sentenced for or up to 10 yr. in prison. He went to Fla. to testify and was able to convince the judge to give her 1 year in rehab. She can't leave or she'll go to prison. I think that year is up in Jan. 2009. Her sister was in the front row of the audience and read a letter from Jessica.

Daniel was not mentioned much. Dr. Drew and Bob (?) talked about his positive influence on the group at first. Jeff and others were disappointed by him. Dr. Drew said they shouldn't demonize him.

Brigitte and Rico have remained sober. B stopped smoking also. (Jeff mentioned how great she looks. She said she gained about 40 lbs.) Jeff has had 4 surgeries so is still on a high dose of painkillers. Vickie was in the audience and mentioned a 5th surgery needed. Dr. Drew said he talked with Jeff's neurologists and now would be a great time to detox him. Jeff didn't want to commit to it. Drew wanted a specific date. Jeff said soon. (I think Jeff is very afraid of the pain.) Jeff had on some type of brace on his chest and waist, probably for his back.

Brigitte said she thinks Vickie should go to rehab. Dr. said V has been there for Jeff and really helped him out. If V was his patient, he'd probably tell her to move on, as in get on with her life w/o Jeff.

Lots of them keep telling Jeff the whole country loves him and wants him better and sober. Dr. and Brig. saying people ask them about Jeff a lot. (people on the street/the public)

Rico is fighting bigger fights ( mixed martial arts) again. He is still with his wife/girlfriend. (the tv screen had the words wife, but I didn't think they were married) Dr. asked her if she was still hanging in there with him and she said everyday.

Seth relapsed but really wants to get on the right track. He feels guilty. He wants sobriety. He is working with bigger music stars and is happy about that. Shelley said 4 mos. is not enough time to be able to be sitting across the table from drugs. Dr. mentioned Seth also had a vicodin addiction when he entered rehab.

Chyna is seeing a therapist. That Dr. was there. He said she needs about a year of intense therapy. She drinks at times. She is working out a lot.

Mary has not done any adult films but is dancing/nightclub pole type. I'm not sure if she is stripping. She really needs the money. She drinks wine at times.

Jaime smokes pot at times but not as much as she did before. Jeff defending her choices some when her mom was saying she wants J to stop. Jeff said she needs to do it for herself and mom says she wants J to stop for J.

They all seemed worried that they were letting Dr. Drew down. He said no, he's proud of them and that it's a process.

IMO, most of them do not get that they are addicts and cannot use again ever. B gets it and even said that she is an addict and can never use again. I think Seth gets it too, but is not at the point where he has all the control over his addiction yet but wants that point. I'm not sure about Rico, his motivating factor seemed to be to prove Shelley wrong. But I hope he does get it and if that motivates him to stay sober, that's great.

Bob(counselor, sorry, wish I knew his name for certain) said Shelley was made out to be the bad guy on tv. Drew said he was mad at Bob and Jeff because they never shared an interesting story from many yr. ago when Bob was outside a restaurant heavy into his addiction and Jeff came out and 12 stepped him.

I have a much better feeling about all of them now than I did a couple weeks ago. I think Jeff may just beat this thing someday and not die from it. I'm glad Jessica is in rehab for a long time. I think Drew said she is at the Pasadena recovery center where she show was filmed.

Seth mentioned that his post rehab footage was shot "3 weeks ago".

I think there may be more specifics on vh1.com. I went there to find that counselors name, couldn't find it quickly, and saw some video links etc.

I know they reshow Celeb. rehab quite a bit, so, for those setting up to record this, it is 1 1/2 hr.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Friday, March 14, 2008 - 10:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Thanks so much for the show recap Happymom!!!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, March 14, 2008 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
thanks for the great recap!!!
why is Jeff having all these surgeries?

Gumby
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08-14-2004

Friday, March 14, 2008 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gumby a private message Print Post    
Tex, he hurt is back when he was filming Grease back in the 70's. He still has major problems from it.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Friday, March 14, 2008 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
That was an excellent recap, Happymom! I think they all looked really good and it was clear that they as a group had bonded forever. Jeff was funny at times, and I know he recognized that he was well liked by the others and genuinely cared for.

I think Seth will get it, he is just doing what Shelly warned about, hanging out too closely with losers. Sobriety can be his and he'd had what, 4 months sober when he relapsed? Apparently between the time of filming them for their "look at me now" segment and the filming of the reunion show, he messed up. He really looked upset at himself for doing so. Everyone was supportive of him though, and I hope that's what will get him through next time.

<<Drew said he was mad at Bob and Jeff because they never shared an interesting story from many yr. ago when Bob was outside a restaurant heavy into his addiction and Jeff came out and 12 stepped him.>>

Just to clarify this, Bob did say he was mad, but he was only joking...they laughed about it.

Mary still seemed a bit fragile, as she cried easily a couple of times. I wanted to reach through that screen and tell Bridgette to adopt her (although that's crazy, it just felt like Mary needs a Mom, and Bridgette is SO incredibly supportive and Mom-like to the others).

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Friday, March 14, 2008 - 11:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Thx for the recap HappyM!

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Friday, March 14, 2008 - 11:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
Oh! You're all welcome, of course!

Huk, glad you clarified about Bob and Dr. ...I should have said Dr. Drew said it in a funny light way, that he was kidding...and not really mad. You could tell Dr. Drew found it incredible that the roles were reversed between Bob and Jeff yrs. ago. I think it's somewhat incredible too.

I forgot to mention that Mary needs money because something bad happened with her mom's situation, she lost her place to live or health insurance or something like that. I just don't remember, but I know she's having to deal with taking care of her mom and working out her mom's finances and helping out with earning them. (I think it somewhat involves govt funding etc.) That is pretty tough, it's usually much older people that have to take care of health and money issues with aging parents. I really feel for Mary.

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Friday, March 14, 2008 - 11:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Happymom...thanks so much for that great recap.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Friday, March 14, 2008 - 11:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I feel for both Mary and Jessica ... they both seemed so fragile!

I love the idea of Bridgette adopting Mary! Mary needs a good mom so much!

I wish them all the best!!!

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Friday, March 14, 2008 - 11:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Re: Brigitte and Mary, they have the same hair color, so nobody would even question it!

Aussiedeb
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07-05-2004

Saturday, March 15, 2008 - 9:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Aussiedeb a private message Print Post    
I watched the whole series and the reunion show. I had seen Brigitte on Chelsea Lately a few weeks ago, so I knew that she was still sober. She mentioned it there and how it has changed her life with her husband and kids etc..

I am glad that Dr Drew stepped in about Jessica, you can tell he really cares about these people. They did show her entering her room at the Rehab center since her court stuff. I know finances were a great concern for her. Hopefully she will continue her treatment and come out a better person.

ITA about Brigitte adopting Mary.. she really does need a sober and motherly figure in her life. I understand her motive for still making appearances to earn money to support her mom. I know how Social Security works in the case of her mom, we have gone through that with my husband, they denied it first, but we kept going and finally he got disability. Now I have a best friend who also has a mom that needs care and they are in the minefield of SSA.

I did like how Chyna said they are role models and need to show people the real side.. I still think she doesn't think she has an addiction, but am happy she is in therapy.

For Seth, it is going to be hard when you have drugs and alcohol around you all the time.

I have a friend who says she is clean and sober for 8 years, but will still drink (half a bottle of grey goose vodka) and begs for my pain meds. (Now she is mad at me because I will not give them to her). To me she is not a recovering addict, she is still an addict, but try telling her that, plus her doctor gives her zanax like it is candy.. if you are or were an addict you can't take even a sip of alcohol or any addicting legal medications.

I loved the story of Jeff and Bob, it was funny to see Dr Drew's reaction lol.. To me I do not agree with scientology, especially since Tom Cruise has literally gone cuckoo-crazy these days about it.

I just pray they all continue to do well, and am glad they decided to show a side of their business that is not glamorous. I can't wait to see if Dr Drew does it again. I really enjoyed the show.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, March 15, 2008 - 12:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I ended up really enjoying/appreciating this series and loved the reunion. I hopw they will always be there for each other, especially for Jessica when she finished her year..

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Saturday, March 15, 2008 - 3:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
I just now watched the show. Except for Bridgette, I think they are walking on eggshells and it will be a long time before most of them permanently reach their goals. Sad!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, March 15, 2008 - 4:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Sad, but realistic.

Carrie92
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09-15-2003

Saturday, March 15, 2008 - 10:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carrie92 a private message Print Post    
I am amazed that Brigitte quit smoking too. She may have gained 40 lbs, but I think she looks better than ever, younger too!

Hooters
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08-26-2006

Sunday, March 16, 2008 - 7:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hooters a private message Print Post    
I didn't care too much for Brigitte until this show. She's totally amazing & I've found a deep respect for her, along with Seth. They own up to their addictions, make no excuses, they just want to remain clean & sober. Also, Mary just breaks my heart. I do believe she's sincere in what she wants to accomplish, she's just doing what she has to do to take care of herself & specifically her Mom. I wish them all nothing but fabulous success.

Ladybug007
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08-13-2000

Friday, March 21, 2008 - 8:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladybug007 a private message Print Post    
Did anyone see Chyna on Perez Hiltons show the other night on VH1..she WAS WASTED WASTED WASTED and it was DEF recent and after the show was filmed. Made me think that at the reunion show she was talking to quietly because she was trying to cover up the fact that she was pilled out!~

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Friday, March 21, 2008 - 11:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Poor Chyna's still in denial about her problems. Well, it is a process and at least she's working with a therapist. I hope she sticks with it.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 4:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Hey, I just read that there is definately going to be a second season of this show:

Stewart's Son Enters Rehab

Rod Stewart's troubled son, Sean, will seek help for substance abuse -- in "Celebrity Rehab."

The 27-year-old has become the latest celebrity to join the second series of the reality TV show.

He will be joined by "Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss and rocker Sebastian Bach, according to the New York Post.

Stewart has battled drug addiction since his teenage years. In 2002, he was jailed for an assault in California and while out on bail was arrested for drug offenses.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=26996

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 4:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Great! I really enjoyed this show!

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 5:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I've also heard that Aaron Carter will be on the next show.

Katbee
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09-15-2001

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 7:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Katbee a private message Print Post    
Tatum O'Neal and that dude from CSI (?) would also be good candidates for the show.