bool_idiot_is_true t1_iy2iz2t wrote on November 28, 2022 at 6:30 AM

Reply to comment by feedus-fetus_fajitas in Dr. Phil is just one big advertisement for addiction/mental health clinics, his companies, and those he's invested in. by [deleted]

Even if he had an active license he couldn't give anyone Xanax. He has a PhD; not an MD. He can't prescribe medication. I guess it's possible the studio has a physician on call but if they do that physician needs their license revoked.

Benzos are used to treat alcohol withdrawal because they've got a similar mechanism of action. It's also why mixing benzos and alcohol is fucking dangerous. On their own deaths from ODs are very rare. If you mix them it becomes a lot more likely.

feedus-fetus_fajitas t1_iy2myun wrote on November 28, 2022 at 7:21 AM

Oh, I wouldn't believe for a second it was a legal situation. More like a producer or staff member said, "hey man... You seem nervous - here's a couple Xanax that might help take the edge off."

This is the same crew that took a pregnant heroin addicted teen girl to skid row to score some smak before her show....literally filmed this activity for the audience preview of her situation and how addicted she was.