Drew PinskyAKA:
David Drew Pinsky
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American Birthdate:
09/04/1958 Birthplace:
Pasadena, California
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biography
When it came to confronting the effects of too much sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll, Drew Pinsky was the man everyone sought out. An American board-certified internist and addiction medicine specialist, “Dr. Drew” (as he was more popularly known), was the MTV generation’s Dr. Ruth. He dished helpful advice to millions through his nationally syndicated radio show “Loveline,” the TV series “Strictly Sex with Dr. Drew” (Discovery Health Channel, 2005), and in the reality program “Celebrity Rehab” (VH1, 2008- ), where he spent 21 days with stars who battled alcohol and drug addiction, including
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While still a medical student, began co-hosting the advice show "Loveline" on KROQ in Los Angeles, CA; the show went national in 1995
1996
"Loveline" began airing on the MTV network; co-hosted by Pinsky and Adam Carolla
2000
Served as 'health and human relations expert' on the first season of CBS' "Big Brother"
2003
Authored Cracked: Putting Broken Lives Together Again, recounting his experiences as a Medical Director at a drug rehabilitation clinic
2004
Contributed to the book When Painkillers Become Dangerous: What Everyone Needs to Know About OxyContin and Other Prescription Drugs
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