Vulture
In the wake of the tragic death of Brad Renfro, who was found dead yesterday morning after a night of partying with friends, it didn't take long before the vultures started circling. And who does one turn to when one needs an uninformed psychological diagnosis on a fallen celebrity? Why, the most soothing-voiced vulture of them all -- Dr. Drew, of course!The fact that he was drinking could an indication that Renfro, who has battled heroin addiction for several years, took illicit drugs before his death, addiction expert and Celebrity Rehab host Dr. Drew Pinsky tells PEOPLE.
"Just the fact that he was a known addict who was drinking, that's all you need to know," Pinsky says. "Renfro was taught in rehab to stay away from booze, and if he was drinking the night before, odds are the coroner will find other substances in his body."
What? You mean to tell me he didn't die from a Miller Lite overdose? Thank goodness for the sage advice of credible medical professionals like Dr. Drew, or we'd never be able to figure out why habitual drug users are found dead for undetermined reasons, or that Britney Spears acts crazy because she is crazy.
Vulture: A large bird of prey reputed to gather with others in anticipation of the death of a sick or injured animal or person.4 Comments
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I think you may be confusing Dr. Drew Pinsky with Dr. Phil--Dr. Drew (of "Loveline" radio-show and "Celebrity Rehab" tv-show fame) is an actual, working M.D. with a private practice in a plain neighborhood in the L.A. area. And I think you're slamming Dr. Drew unfairly. He is an expert in the topic of addiction, he is a public figure, and he's entitled to give an opinion, I think.
You're totally right! There is nothing wrong with (frequently) giving public diagnoses to major print publications for patients you've never treated. What could anyone possibly find unprofessional about that?
People just love to hate on Dr. Drew because they're jealous of how fucking pretty he is.
"..You mean to tell me he didn't die from a Miller Lite overdose?..."
In all due fairness it could have been a Keystone overdose.
Hmm, he was 25, hadn't worked in a while, and most likely needed most of his available money for drugs? Gotta say, BSlim, 'round my parts, we call that a "Natty Night." It could go either way.