This Life #youlive With Dr Drew

Everyone’s favorite Rehab Tech. Shelly Sprague comes back to catch everyone up her  latest adventures. Comedian Craig Shoemaker stops by to ask the “fundamental question of the universe”.   Outro Music: “De La Women (Feat. Tia P)” by Lance Is A Genius, from the self titled album available on iTunes.

Comedian Craig Shoemaker, "The Lovemaster", joins This Life to talk borderline personality disorders, relationships and being a father. Special guest Shelly Sprague from Celebrity Rehab offers her take on his experiences. Outro Music "Lately I've Been Waiting" by Fabrizio And The Fever, from the album Nunchuck Fever, available on iTunes. Visit. Fabrizioandthefever.com Sponsored by getheal.com

Ray Oldhafer, co-host of the "Ace On The House" podcast joins This Life to talk about growing up with Adam Carolla. Outro Music "California" by Fabrizio And The Fever from the album Nunchuck Fury, available on iTunes.

Dr Bruce Heischober follows up on This Life to relate his experience in the ER after the San Bernardino shooting in light of another US terror attack in Florida. Dr. Drew and Bruce talk seriously about Prince's death, debate Suboxone and opioid addiction with Bob who is driving in and on the phone. #YOULIVE At the 20 minute mark: Suboxone: Dr. Bruce and Drew discuss the complexities of managing chronic pain with and without addiction or dependency. They distinguish addiction verse non addict dependent patients. They also discuss why it is that Suboxone is not used more routinely as a first-line treatment for chronic pain given anecdotal reports and literature suggesting it is a beneficial treatment. The Docs also go through the complexities of the various co-occuring disorders seen in chronic pain and addiction.  Outro Music: “Blood Bizzness (Feat. Keely Raquel)” by Fabrizio And The Fever from the album Nunchuck Fury, available on iTunes. Find more shows with Dr. Bruce on https://weeklyinfusion.libsyn.com

This Life delves into PTSD with callers and our returning Podz Squad guest, comedian Mike Carano.  Outro Music "That's the Advantage of Being Married to a Cowboy" Courtesy of Mike Carano.

Comedy Writer Amber Tozer stops by to discuss her journey and her memoir "Sober Stick Figure." Music video / film producer, Sharon Oreck, makes a return appearance. Outro Music "Gold" by Shelita Burke

Sober comedians Mark Lundholm and Kurtis Matthews stop by to discuss the Addicts Comedy Tour. Outro music, our own Dr Drew Pinsky sings The National Anthem!

Well familiar to fans of Loveline and the Adam Carolla Show, Dr Bruce Heischober stops by the show to compare treatment for opioid strategies. Outro Music: "Flash" by Melany Watson.

Producer Sharon Oreck looks back on her career in music videos sharing personal stories of her encounters with Prince and Madonna.  Outro Music "Next To You" by John Chandler

Dr Lisa Strohman from the Technology Wellness Center joins This Life to talk about how the overuse of devices is impacting a generation. Outro Music - "Else" by Shelita Burke.

Sex With Emily's Emily Morse offers her expert advice and delves into her Loveline experience. Medium Cindy Kaza returns. Outro Music "Beat Of Our Love" by John Chandler.

Evidential Medium Cindy Kaza does a reading on Bob and delves into her history. Outro Music "Hold Me Closer" by Opus Vitae.

Andy Dick returns, digging into his relationship with a younger woman and his battles with depression. Sex expert Simone Bienne offers her view and we close out with a cameo by comedian Paul Mecurio. Outro Music "Dive Bar" by John Chandler.

Following up on "The New Face Of Heroin", a recent TV intervention on the Steve Harvey Show, This Life welcomes Tim Ryan, A Man In Recovery Foundation founder, to check in with Tina, sister of Munir, whom the intervention helped. Then, singer Audrey Karrasch (a.k.a. ALKE) on her journey and Mackenzie Phillips offers her insight throughout. Outro music "Butterfly" by ALKE.            

Simone Bienne provides her expertise in relationships and sexuality. She also shares her own bottom in interpersonal relationships. Simone sets the record straight on her history with Loveline. Outro Music: "Ruthless" by Audrey Karrasch of ALKE.

Mike Carano returns joining Patrick R. Krill, director of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Legal Professionals Program. In this role, Patrick helps attorneys, judges and law students prepare for and overcome the distinctive challenges they face in recovery from chemical dependency. Outro Music, "Roxy And Frank" by Mike Carano.

Mike Carano returns joining Patrick R. Krill, director of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Legal Professionals Program. In this role, Patrick helps attorneys, judges and law students prepare for and overcome the distinctive challenges they face in recovery from chemical dependency. Outro Music, "Roxy And Frank" by Mike Carano.   In this version of this episode, profanity has been censored.

Mackenzie Phillips shares her inspirational stories of sobriety as well as her constant struggles over the years after Celebrity Rehab. She also brings a surprising announcement about her new career opportunities in serving the needs of addicted clients. Dr. Drew and Bob answer callers' emails. Outro Song "Transfixed (WTRDPS Respace)" by Shelita Burke, courtesy of the artist. www.shelitaburke.com

Loveline's Mike Catherwood and Undateable's Bianca Kajlich AKA Mrs. Mike Catherwood, discuss their personal life behind the scenes and child rearing. Questions arise abut risk of addiction in our own children and how to discuss your drug history. Outro Music: Shelita Burke "Swim"

Counselor "Shelly the Shark" from Celebrity Rehab joins Bob and Dr. Drew on "This Life" to share her own personal life experiences. Dopamine is the answer! Rudy Cisneros joins in the action with LoveLine co-host, Mike Catherwood. Outro Music: "Forever" courtesy of Audrey Karrasch of A L K E.