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Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Drew Pinsky, Where to watch: VH1)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Stars' cautionary tales best for older teens+.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    These are iffy role models at best, although a few do prove themselves worthy with a genuine desire to turn their lives around. While several of the celebs try to skirt the rules, those who do are penalized rather than glamorized. The show's overall goal is to help people overcome their problems.

  • Violence:

    A few verbal shouting matches, but nothing physical.

  • Sex:

    One celebrity is a porn star; another admits to having appeared in pornographic films in the past. Blurred images of porno DVDs are shown, along with sexual toys like dildos. Several females dress suggestively on a regular basis.

  • Language:

    Words like "bitch" and "ass" are audible, while more serious cursing (including "f--k," which is used regularly) is bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Several brand-name presciption drugs are mentioned, including Zoloft, Vicodin, and OxyContin.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    As its title suggests, the show is rife with discussions about substance abuse and includes graphic scenes of celebrities using and abusing alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, prescription drugs, and crack. While in treatment, several celebrities also smoke cigarettes.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew

Parents need to know that while this reality series could theoretically serve as a cautionary tale for older teens by shining a harsh light on the consequences of substance abuse, the content veers into adults-only territory -- especially in the earliest episodes. Viewers will be introduced to a porn star who brings her own dildos to rehab, an actor who's consumed so many prescription pills that he's barely conscious, and an American Idol reject with a cocaine addiction. If your teens watch, make sure they're taking away the right messages.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the grim realities of drug and alcohol addiction, as well as the celebrities who seem to struggle so publicly with it. Teens: Do you enjoy the constant media reports about troubled celebs like Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears? If so, why? Do you look down on -- or perhaps envy -- their behavior? Parents: In an age of celebrity worship and tabloid trash-fests, is it more difficult to raise a well-adjusted, substance-free teen? How does the media both help and hinder your efforts?
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