September 17, 2024
Matthew Perry relied on doctors to fuel his addiction, and turns out that's just the tip of the iceberg. TMZ Studios has a new documentary -- "TMZ Investigates Matthew Perry and the Secret Celebrity Drug Ring" -- which drops today, Tuesday, on Fox. The documentary delves deep into the Friends star's struggles with addiction, but that's not all it reveals.
Kelly Osbourne, who also struggled with addiction in the past, recently shared her own experience with scoring prescription medication from doctors. According to Kelly, it's shockingly easy to manipulate doctors into giving you the medication you want. While it may seem like an isolated incident, the documentary dives deeper into a larger issue affecting Hollywood.
Investigators have uncovered a 'secret celebrity drug ring' where addicts, like Matthew Perry, would visit multiple doctors to get their fix. These 'doctor shoppers' would often use alias names and fake medical conditions to get prescribed heavy-duty medication. What's more alarming is that these doctors are fully aware of what they're doing, yet they continue to enable the addiction.
Experts interviewed in the documentary claim that it's a classic case of supply and demand. Celebrities have the money to afford these expensive medications, and they know the right doctors to visit. In return, doctors get paid handsomely for writing prescriptions left and right.
The documentary also explores the devastating consequences of enabling addiction. Perry, in particular, has been open about his struggles with addiction and how it nearly destroyed his life. Despite his success and fame, he struggled with getting the help he needed and fell victim to the opioid epidemic.
Other celebrities, such as Britney Spears and Michael Jackson, also fell victim to doctor shopping in the past. These high-profile cases raise concerns about the lack of accountability in the medical industry and the ease with which celebrities can get their hands on prescription medication.
"TMZ Investigates Matthew Perry and the Secret Celebrity Drug Ring" is set to shed light on the darker side of Hollywood's addiction problem. With exclusive interviews and shocking evidence, the documentary promises to be an eye-opening look into the secret lives of celebrities and the enablers who fuel their addiction.
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