Percocet in Hollywood
Glitz, glamor, money, fame and popularity are all words that describe the intricate world of Hollywood. It’s a facade of apparent happiness that people long to have, yet fail to recognize the implications of such a world. There are thousands of celebrity deaths caused by drug and alcohol overdose that give free publicity to the detriments of addiction. The benefit of being a celebrity means the accessibility of prescription drugs, narcotics and alcohol which are endless and effortless.
Celebrity Percocet Use
It’s not simply because of celebrity connections or friends, but because the drug pushing medical field sees the obvious appeal of free direct financial reward and the notoriety and publicity that comes from caring for high profile patients. Others will assume, correctly or not, that you must be an exceptional clinician if the celebrities are vying for your services. This assumption may appear reasonable on face value but many times fails under closer examination.
Medical Professional Endorsement
It’s a simple fact that people promote doctors that they like. Patients many times cannot adequately assess ability or medical intellect but they are excellent judges of affability.
Celebrities recognize the very real monetary value of their active and passive endorsement. A celebrity promotes a doctor just by being seen leaving their office.
With that being said, doctors are quick and eager to write out prescription medications at the simple drop of a request and dare not deny a celebrity a presciption for Percocet or OxyContin or any other medication for fear of being propelled back into the slums of the medical profression. For instance, Maggie Gyllenhaal recently appeared on Letterman talking very candidly about a recent hospital visit. Maggie told a tale of a nurse who aided her with a broken toe was more than eager to push bundles of those morphine-patches-disguised-as-”painkillers”—Percocets—on her patients.
Michael Jackson’s Drug Abuse
Michael Jackson had been abusing prescription drugs for years according to his longtime friend, doctor and author Deepak Chopra. Chopra revealed that in the past he had refused to prescribe the star strong medication and blamed “drug peddling Hollywood doctors” for feeding his need and causing his death.
In an interview with CNN, Chopra listed the drugs he knew Jackson was taking including strong painkillers; one latter dubbed ‘Hillybilly Heroin.’
“There are a plethora of doctors in Hollywood,” said Chopra. “They are drug peddlers, they are drug pushers they just happen to have a medical license.”
When pushed on the drugs Jackson was taking by host Wolf Blitzer, Chopra replied, “At one time I knew about OxyContin. I knew that he would get injections of Demerol and other narcotics. I was really desperate to try and help him but you can’t help somebody who is going to deny it. In my belief, from what I know, he was (addicted).”
Heath Ledger Drug Use
The actor Heath Ledger died from an accidental overdose of six different drugs — painkillers and sedatives — leading doctors to warn of the dangers of mixing prescription drugs. The 28-year-old film star died “of acute intoxication” from the combination of two strong painkillers, two anti-anxiety medicines and two sleeping aids. Among the drugs found in his body were oxycodone, a painkiller sold as OxyContin and used in other pain relievers such as Percodan and Percocet. Heath could have used Percocet abuse help
Phish Member Trey Anastasio Arrest
Former Phish member Trey Anastasio was arrested for a DUI. Police noted Anastasio was having difficulty keeping his vehicle within his lane of travel. During the DUI investigation police discovered various painkillers including Percocet, Xanax and hydrocodone.
Hollywood Deaths
It’s a very real predicament in the lives of many and Hollywood is no exception. The increase of Percocet related deaths have caused the drug to be up for debate by the FDA in deciding whether to take it and Vicodin off the market. Other notable celebrity deaths, due to the involvement of prescription painkillers include:
- Kevyn Aucoin – photographer & make-up artist.
- Lester Bangs – musician, writer
- Eric Douglas – stand-up comedian
- Elizabeth Hulette – professional wrestling manager
- Russell Jones (a.k.a. Ol’ Dirty Bastard) – hip hop musician
- Aaron Lynch – writer on memetics
Percocet Abuse on Television
Nowadays, seeing the abuse of the drug on television is becoming more normal as popularity of the drug increases. Edie Falco in Showtime’s original series Nurse Jackie, snorts Percocet as part of her daily routine.
Percocet Help
If you or someone you know is struggling with a percocet addiction, we can help with Percocet treatment therapy. Please call our toll free number at (866) 872-6492. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your questions on percocet addiction and treatment. View this Percocet Abuse Video for more information.
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