Topic : 06/26 The Young and the Reckless

Obviously Chelsey has gotten not a thing out of rehab -- she probably went for several reasons:  one, its the 'cool' thing to do these day; and second, the family gravy train was ended unless she acquised and entered rehab.

If and when Chelsey is successful in rehab one day she'll learn that she has to EARN the trust of her family - it's no longer automatic - she abused their trust much too often and continues to.

Unfortunately Chelsey's speech patterns show brain damage due to drug abuse - and her complete lack of maturity shows she's been addicted for long time as her emotional growth stopped when she started drinking and drugging as it does with all addicts. She keeps saying, I want a confident to talk you - Chelsey - your mom is your mom not your friend.

 i hope that niether of these young women have to see what the careless action does to a family. a druck driver took my nephew's life at the age of 16 and my sister has never been the same.

Chelsea is an exact replica of myself as a 21 year-old. I too was involved in the drug scene, although I can honestly say I never drove drunk or emulated a "movie star." I thank Dr. Phil for this particular show (6/21/07) because it has become an epidemic among young adults to "party" all the time. The biggest red flag is becoming distant with their family. I believe that alcohol - NOT marijuana - is the "gateway drug."

PARENTS: if your child is puling away from you, keeping odd hours, or not keeping their promises to you, take action! There is something wrong, and I have lost too many friends to overdoses and suicide. Don't question your gut instinct, intervene before it's too late.

 - Former Drug Abuser

I'm sorry. But take it from a teenage girl, you would have to have some DAMN LOW self-esteem to want to be Paris Hilton. I mean come on, she is not even at all attractive. She looks (not to mention acts) completely stoned half the time.

Try as these girls might, they will never be someone else. You are, for better or for worse, are stuck with you. That is just a law of science. You can either make the most of who YOU are, or waste your time daydreaming about someone else, which can only be detrimental to you.

What were the three questions Dr. Phil asked the last guest?

What are the 10 defining moments in your life?

What is the second question?

Who are the 5 most influential people in your life>

Thanks for any help!

Hey Chelsey,

I saw your story on Dr. Phil. I just wanted to say that I think you came across a very sweet girl...yeah, you didn't have such a great past. You can make a difference though and I believe you will. You've got a supportive mother and supportive friends.

I was shocked that you even considered suicide..Dr. Phil was right when he said you don't have the right to take your life away. Toward the end of your segment when I saw you laughing and smiling I thought, "Wow! That girl is beautiful....no way would I ever want her to not be living."

You said that you wanted someone that you can really trust and talk to and open up to. Well, your friend that was there said she was always there for you, so I would tell you to open up to her. I also wanted to say that I was touched through a girl like you. I would be honored if given the opportunity to be your friend. I don't know if you'll ever see this...but if you (or anyone who personally knows Chelsey) see this. Please contact me. I would love the opportunity to talk with you and get to know you on a personal level. Have a great day!

E-mail me sometime follower_of_christ7@hotmail.com

Yes...I'm a Christian, but if you're not that's okay too...I don't push God on people.

Your friend,

Erin