VH1 Taps Dr. Drew for Celebrity-Rehab Series

LOS ANGELES, September 21:
VH1 is partnering with Dr. Drew Pinsky for eight one-hour episodes for the new
reality series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, slated to premiere on January 10 at 10 p.m.

The series will follow the
real-life experiences of nine celebrity patients undergoing detoxification and
treatment at a center in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Drew, a certified
addictionologist and host of the syndicated radio show Loveline, will provide an inside look at how the rehab
process works and what it feels like for participants.

"This project will
reveal that true rehabilitation is grueling work and takes an ongoing
commitment,” said Michael Hirschorn, the executive VP of original programming
and production for VH1. At the same time, we hope to demystify the process and
encourage people with substance issues to explore rehab as a viable option.
There is no one better than Dr. Drew to deal with this topic honestly while
assisting people who truly need his expertise and guidance."

Celebrity Rehab With
Dr. Drew is executive produced by
John Irwin and Damian Sullivan for Irwin Entertainment. Dr. Drew Pinsky and
Howard Lapides are also executive producing, while Michael Hirschorn, Jeff
Olde, Jill Holmes and Noah Pollack are executive producers for VH1.