Toews Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Quote Former guests accuse Dr. Phil staff of helping them get drugs and alcohol Critics have always questioned just how effective the Dr. Phil show’s method of public shaming and exploitation is at actually helping people, but a new report from medical-news site Stat suggests that it’s actually been pretty damn effective at actively hurting people. According to the story, the staff of Dr. Phil supposedly has a habit of forcing guests to be sequestered in hotel rooms for up to 48 hours as they wait for their episodes to tape, putting them through a “dangerous detox” that leads some to try and seek out drug dealers on the streets of Los Angeles—with at least one former guest accusing the show’s staff of even helping her get drugs. Stat’s report also tells the story of Todd Herzog, a former Survivor winner who later made a dramatic, drunken appearance on Dr. Phil. He says he had been sober for two days after the show put him up in a hotel room, but when he got to his dressing room he found a full bottle of vodka. He drank the whole thing, and later took a Xanax that was given to him by someone associated with the show. On top of that, a medical professional from the center that Herzog agreed to go to on the show couldn’t do anything at the taping because his staff is only licensed in Texas, not California, essentially meaning that Dr. Phil brought him to the show just to watch a man endanger himself. The show’s supposed disregard for medical supervision is the larger issue of Stat’s exposé, with the former guests accusing the show of doing basically nothing while people who need help have to fend for themselves. Plus, a lot of the medical facilities associated with the show are closely tied with host Phil McGraw himself. Representatives from Dr. Phil mostly dismissed these concerns when questioned by Stat, saying that they’re making a TV show and can’t be responsible for constantly monitoring addicts—especially since, as they judgmentally note a few times, addicts tend to do whatever they can to get the thing they’re addicted to. The Dr. Phil staff has also since denied the whole Stat report, saying that it “does not fairly or accurately” describe the show’s methods and that nobody working on the show ever gave Herzog alcohol or encouraged guests to seek out illegal drugs. https://www.avclub.com/former-guests-accuse-dr-phil-staff-of-helping-them-get-1821668922 Exploiting addicts to make your stupid &^@#ing show more watchable is just about as low as you can go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 This is essentially tabloid tv - why would this surprise anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I expected worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Pretty much this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldoescobar Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Cant say im too surprised by this either. Anything for ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Spector Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Dr. Phil should lose his license... oh wait he's not a real doctor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Borderline IMO. The substance may be there, but the abusers were still the final ones to make the decision to consume whatever intoxicant. While somewhat shady for garnering ratings and potential footage, it just proofs that whoever is on the show is really messed up and do need help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 My parents stopped watching this tool way back in 04. told me to never watch this guy when you become an adult. 15 years later this guy is still relevant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Now that is a man that looks like he has some serious skeletons hiding in his closet. See pic below lolz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 The lack of conscious you must have to be able to be a producer on this show. The guy is just a massive pile of $&!# that has built a career based on exploiting the problems of others. He is the polar opposite of what the profession is supposed to be about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhdlois Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Typical American sensationalism TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Honestly I’m pretty sure at the end of the day it’s all about the money and ratings... IMO the guests are either payed off puppets or shills for attention. All of these characters are Masons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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