Dr. Drew on Taylor Hawkins' devastating opioid addiction

[@charliepowers899]

Call me dumb but no one stated factually that this poor man died of a drug over dose, I think this interview is disgusting and this guy is news jacking they should be ashamed especially if Hawkins was a patient! disgraceful. God rest Taylos soul and I hope his kids never see this crap!

[@susani9434]

I 2nd that emotion!

[@adamsmith3996]

totally agree !

[@FreddieandBrenda]

Dr. Drew treated Taylor Hawkins years ago! He knew that he had a terrible drug problem. My husband is using opioids and he's hooked on them! It's called DENIAL...

[@davidklein1903]

I think so, too. I’d like to know why he was taking a tricyclic antidepressant because combining that with an opiate can lead to fatal heart block. Was he prescribed it or did he somehow get it on the street? I thought it might have been cocaine related but they never mentioned that drug. His autopsy results should solve the mystery

[@timdarnell7819]

No one is saying it's an overdose here. They're talking in general about stars and their abuse and overdose issues.

[@bigedslobotomy]

Opiate addiction doesn’t just take the young and talented. Those are just the ones you hear about. It routinely takes the young (and inexperienced) and the homeless, but they get no news coverage.

[@codyherman2977]

Well yea. That wouldn’t get any ratings. It’s a business after all that relies on viewers. No one wants to turn on the news and see that John Doe died from an overdose last night. They’d instantly turn the channel. Celebrities get views and ratings that news companies survive on. Kind of common sense. It’s not a slap in the face to the homeless guy that died yesterday. He just isn’t newsworthy

[@alltypesofvideos9902]

And some who give it up die from the withdrawals

[@mollynash2597]

It's also becoming more common in the elderly.

[@sandysearls8337]

Absolutely. What an idiotic comment by Drew.

[@mikethebloodthirsty]

His heart doubled in size, thats myocarditis, it's not a drug overdose that primarily killed him. Anything else that causes myocarditis around?. Toxicology reports do not state how much drugs Hawkins had in his body, also Columbian toxicology reports are pretty inaccurate. It's only with chronic drug abuse that that would happen, I don't think Taylor Hawkins was engaging in anything other than recreational use, he couldn't have functioned as a chronic abuser. Myocarditis killed him primarily, gone way too young.

[@galvo_galvo]

Speculation without facts. Let the man rest in peace.

[@grannycocke9383]

Yup, Dr.Drew claims to be his friend but is doing damage control for Big Pharma.

[@interstellar618]

At this point Taylor had chest pains and past away very quickly. That would point to a heart attack. That's different than your heart stopping from an opioid overdose. First and most importantly.. You're unconscious already and wouldn't be able to vocalize having chest pains. And second..as of yet, no amphetamines' have been listed in his system. So for all we know, he could've just had a massive heart attack without drugs being a direct factor..

[@dantheman1534]

wrong - the drugs were a factor. DRUGS SUCK - THEY R FROM THE DEVIL. I DONT WANT U OR ANYONE GIVING DRUGS A PASS. ESPECIALLY OPIODS. HAVE YOU NOT HEARD OF THE OPIOD CRISIS AND HOWN MANY THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS IT IS KILLING? LIFE IS PRECIOUS N PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE TAKING CHANCES WITH DRUGS AND FORFEITING THEIR LIVES. TRADGEY!

[@84saints]

Neither one of these people know anything first hand about Taylor’s medical history.

[@spaceburger80]

Exactly.

[@marsoblivi0n945]

No one even knows if he was abusing opioids or what killed him yet. This is so ignorant and obviously shameless click bait. Lots of people need and live on those same meds just fine. He could have simply just had a a bad ticker. Anxiety is also bad on the heart and he had anxiety disorder.

[@bubscat2984]

Or (an intentional) adverse reaction to the extortion concoction being readily pushed by the formerly admirable Dave Grohl who may as well remove himself from the world stage in perpetuity for his complicity in the clear crimes against humanity levied by a psychotic banking cartel controlled world government capable of strong arming even rock stars into selling themselves out and subjecting innocent idiots into accepting unvetted fast-tracked chemical concoctions. This is prelude to the impending swan song for humanity. We are all going bye-bye in short order. The regime is never going to stop the culling. "Democide" look it up.

[@VaxxedStories]

He had recently taken a covid shot. Just look at how many pro athletes had a fatal heart problem after such an injection and they did not have drug problems.

[@Alecasand]

Is Fox, what do you expect?

[@kevinbeck7007]

@Jason Smith exactly...no response coming...ever.

[@heidibaltom8138]

No we dont know if he was ABUSING opioids but he had them in his system when he died. That is a fact. He was a drug addict and it doesnt just go away because you want it too. Even after 20 years you could do it one time and die. I absolutely loved Taylor and im devastated and I dont blame him in the slightest but he had 10 different drugs in his system. Now this could have been the 1st time in 20 years he took them but having 10 different drugs in your system its pretty obvious.

[@VoteBlue4Peace-LoveInUSAagain]

I dont know many people at 50yo who have done any sort of physical work, who don't take opioid's. Just because they were in his system, doesn't mean he was abusing them. And as for the THC, many people use that as a pain killer as well. In all my years working in the A&D treatment field, I've yet to hear of anyone dying from Marijuana use. May he rest in eternal peace. ✌🏼💗 to all

[@HEMI-MOMMA]

Heroin and cocaine are not substances approved for the proper relief of chronic pain. Let's be honest, Chinese made synthetic Fentanyl will more than likely be the drug that killed him. He was in South America. SO MANY drugs coming across our border is being laced with that kind of Fentanyl. 105,000 Americans died in 2021 because of it. The number will surpass that in 2022. I wouldn't even smoke ANYTHING not purchased from a dispensary! They're lacing weed with that crap!

[@chriswright8464]

We lost our son Trevor to a overdose 4 yrs ago. He was 26. RIP Trevor.

[@cinthiaveras9638]

Best wishes for you. May God bring you peace and confort your heart

[@HankFinkle11]

Very sorry.

[@lann2bme7516]

🙏🙏🙏💕🌌

[@jeremyturner745]

❤

[@mikerusso703]

How's Chris and Sara Lynn doing??

[@Ms.GreenJeans]

We don't know the actual cause yet. Regardless, I will remember him as an amazing drummer & human. I'm a drummer & that world can be a rough place. I worry for Dave. We have lost far too many. Don't judge lest ye be judged. RIP Taylor!

[@mikeharrison4659]

Nobody judging. Facts are facts. Denial doesn't help.

[@francescotoni26]

The truth is judgment?

[@bobzmuda3940]

@@mikeharrison4659 facts. sorry not sorry. grow balls people

[@TheRealSweetcherryo]

@@thomasengel1459 no, not the exact cause....there are a lot of things that were involved.

[@lenolsen9536]

@@thomasengel1459 so his heart being twice the size of what it’s supposed to be has nothing to do with it?

[@buzztrucker]

Mac Miller, DMX, Juice WRLD, Tom Petty, Prince, Scott Weiland, it goes on and on.

[@michaelfineo6400]

I've been clean from substance abuse for almost 27 years

[@alisonsmith1652]

My heart is broken. He was such a beautiful person.

[@4ND1Y3P35]

? It is sad yes, but the person part, to us fans he is what we saw. Other than that, no comment

[@ryangettig274]

@@4ND1Y3P35 Hero/Idol Worship-big brainwash-there is so much more to this& it isn't light-hearted-it's dark n' heavy like Kubrick's last film.

[@BBK.1984]

"The disease of addiction only takes wonderful talented intelligent people (primarily). that's why I like working with the diseases"..... Did this guy really say this? is this guy a professional? Celebrity culture is rotten to the core, out of touch, my god end this carnival now....

[@johnrasmussen4144]

"If we take habitual drunkards as a class, their heads and their hearts will bear an advantageous comparison with those of any other class. There seems ever to have been a proneness in the brilliant and warm-blooded to fall in to this vice. The demon of intemperance ever seems to have delighted in sucking the blood of genius and generosity". ~Abraham Lincoln

[@davidfitzgerald3653]

O lady pressure everyday isn't playing the drums it getting up every morning and hanging drywall. Or collecting garbage or pouring concrete.

[@Er-sv5tn]

Exactly

[@rightchordleadership]

With all due respect, that’s the sentiment of someone who has never played in one of the biggest and most popular rock bands of the last 25 years. It’s fun, sure, but also waaaaaaay more stressful than the activities you mentioned.

[@Er-sv5tn]

@Right Chord Leadership Apparently it wasn't all that "fun" or he wouldn't have felt the need to numb himself with drugs

[@davidfitzgerald3653]

@@rightchordleadership with all due respect i stand by my statement. If I played in the NHL it would be stressful. But alot different from what the average man does daily. There is a difference.

[@Mrburger-um8by]

Millions of dollars big houses car's beautiful family... C'mon....

[@persephonemaeve2704]

Do we even know the levels of opiates in his system?? Many people are suffering chronic pain and aren’t taking more than they are prescribed.

[@pattyconley4096]

Exactly! And to my knowledge the formal toxicology report hasn't been released yet. I wish people wouldn't automatically assume anything and just wait for actual facts. And while we wait, we should pray for his family, his band brothers, his friends, and all those who struggle every day with some form of addiction. My heart is shattered and I can't imagine what his family is going through.

[@makeupchick9544]

Dr. Drew is desperate for TV time. The facts of the case are irrelevant to him.

[@lancel71]

I always enjoy listening to Dr.Drew when it comes to addiction. He's exceptionally knowledgable in this area. Rip Taylor Hawkins

[@sozzle600]

I have never touched drugs in my life yet I have attempted suicide multiple times. Substance abuse is a symptom not a cause

[@o-o6355]

stay strong brother !

[@lilit8934]

I'm pulling for you. That deep sadness, nearly unbearable, paralyzing depression. There is hope with the best treatments available. Keep searching for better health care and know that you are worthy just because you exist. It took me 50 years to get that help and I finally found the right resources. Please don't give up. Life can be manageable; meaningful and even wonderful at times

[@Quirky1]

Exactly! God, finally! Someone speaking some truth around here. It's a symptom, not a cause.

[@bufordteejustice1119]

Drew will jump on any chance to get on TV.

[@benjaminlibertarianscorpio]

He’s the Fox News medical correspondent and is on regularly now

[@lauragarciaros2757]

Dr. Drew is a payaso. Loves the attention he gets from being an "expert" on drugs and alcohol. The only experts I know regarding substance abuse are those of us like myself who have been there and lived to tell. Opiate addiction is like they say, cunning-baffling & powerful. RiP Taylor Hawkins 💜

[@RHt09]

Laura Garciaros he is board certified in addiction medicine and has run a treatment center and dealt with addiction issues for over three decades. Remind us what your qualifications are, Laura?

[@lauragarciaros2757]

@@RHt09 Board certified means nothing when it comes to addiction and recovery. Stay in your lane and talk about something you have actual experience with. Your comment shows that you don't.

[@RHt09]

Laura Garciaros you’re obviously a moron who doesn’t actually practice medicine. You’re saying the former medical director of the chemical dependence program at Aurora Encinitas Hospital who is board certified in internal medicine and addition medicine who has treated thousands of addicts and dealt with this issue exclusively isn’t an expert. Lol. Lots of loud mouth know nothings on KZbin but you take the cake 🎂 Enjoy 🤡

[@MiBzAn]

How dare you people accuse Taylor of passing from opiate overdose! He had a serious incident 21 years ago. He was a kid. He had since then been living much healthier lifestyle. He just turned 50. He was a drummer. People have pains - shin splinters/spurs, arthritis, etc - the man's body was his instrument and in constant use - what was in his blood could easily be prescribed safe level medications for him from his doctor. I hope the Hawkins family sues you for your false reporting and defamation. You disgust me.

[@deniseguzzardo]

💣💥🔥👍

[@laurad324]

I saw reports that the opiate wax heroin. Who knows . That being said he had hugely enlarged heart that was blown off by doc last year. The meds prescribed could have been too much for heart. Also he drank and there was benzos. A deadly combo even if the benzo was for anxiety

[@Seahorse0418]

Taylor Hawkins was a household name in my home. We, as a family, would travel to other states to see Foo shows. I’m a former opioid addict from a legitimate injury that caused 3 herniated disc’s from a CrossFit “exercise”. I will have 3 years opiate free on July 4th. It doesn’t leave you. Same as alcohol. When life gets shitty I want a Vicodin, not a drink. Do not judge this poor man. He has the means that I don’t. If I had the means I would be back on opioids in a minute.

[@demetriogonzalez6868]

People that don’t have an addiction will never understand the will of the drug that has over your brain than the mind of the brain.. Truly sad …

[@eddiethailand]

Of course not mentioning the bloodclotting that occurs in so many athletes lately who got jabbed. Chest pains....

[@chrismason6857]

I suffer with chronic pain and am addicted to opioids. The problem I face with treatment is that they always want to treat the cause of the addiction. With chronic permanent pain from nerve damage it’s impossible to treat the cause so I just go around in circles. I need the pain killers to exist but when I try to get help from addiction centres they just send me back to the surgeons who tell me there is nothing they can do and bounce me straight back to the addiction centre. I just live now in a limbo state knowing that one day my organs will stop working and I will have a shorter life than I should have had. Unless I decide I can’t cope with the pain any more and deliberately take a weeks dose at once. It’s a living hell.

[@sharongrimstead5786]

I had to withdrawl cold turkey, took two months of no sleep. I learned the hard way that it’s faster cold turkey. Google and get advice from people who have managed relief, natural remedies.

[@r.pmcmurphy6693]

Those weren't the only pharmaceuticals in his system

[@orrila69]

No wonder people use drugs with opinionated know it all wanna bees in this world, let this amazing dude Rest In Peace

[@M123OCT]

If you really are a doctor, this is completely inappropriate and unprofessional. To pick apart someone's health, especially when they've just died, is just plain distasteful.

[@cswann8]

Chris Cornell's suicide has really made me think a lot about my life. In comparison to an amazingly talented singer and wildly successful artist my life is a turd sandwich. It really makes me count my blessings and see that anyone can find themselves overwhelmed and unable to find a way out of their depression.

[@joesmith9216]

well....he was killed just so you know, look into it.

[@fleafly70]

@@joesmith9216 I killed him, look into it.

[@jackb348]

I don’t think it was a suicide.

[@Onamorata]

Chris’ wasAccidental, as was Taylor.

[@sqwidink1]

Most of the best men have a disease! Called bad wife syndrome.

[@ColumbiaQT2001]

But, it sounds like he had a heart attack. Chest pains aren’t caused by opioids.

[@mrbungle3310]

I would believe Drew on this...he was kinda a friend with him...and its not just one case...many icons died in the same way

[@casserole2406]

Columbian cocaine also causes chest pains and heart attacks.

[@bravesoul5743]

@Craig Bphone I have a feeling that heart attack caused by those multiple jabs. I am not even sorry saying this and there advocates out there that will chastise me for this comment. But we cannot deny those jabs can cause heart disease further. Only God knows and miracle can only keep a person protected from those jabs.

[@stephaniepapaleo521]

Chest pains are most likely a blockage or cardiomyopathy or since he had a thickened heart muscle, he may have mistakenly thought it was a good thing (being in excellent physical shape) and maybe he needed to be on some sort of heart medication but it doesn’t matter now, he’s gone and I’m still crying my eyes out for him, his family, Dave and everyone who knew him and us, the fans whose lives he touched

[@friedpickles342]

As a 42 year old drummer in a local cover band I can attest to the fact that playing for the crowd is what it's all about. Secondary is playing for myself out of enjoyment. That said, musicians, artists, actors are on a different wave length. Entertainers are the most depressed/addictive people on earth rich or not. It's something in our DNA.

[@Ms.GreenJeans]

Truth! "I will only elevate you, just enough to bring you down." -Maynard

[@906Roofer]

I agree...

[@makeupchick9544]

Entertainers are more depressed/addicted people because why? Nah.

[@rrudydedogg3779]

What you wrote is the truth. Entertainers, artists and celebrities tend to have an inordinate need of recognition and appreciation hence all the various award shows. In what other field do people receive such applause or public acclaim for their job performance?

[@showtime951]

@@makeupchick9544 - Generally speaking, because we have come from some sort of trauma or challenge in childhood that this life path supplemented or attempted to correct. Further and without question, I would bet my 2 houses that if you did personality tests on 1000 actors and 1000 UPS drivers, the actors would score much higher and in a much higher percentage in "Empathy". Meaning: Naturally feeling (and/or really trying to feel) what other people feel, as if you were in their shoes. Their struggle, loss, hardship, success, abandonment, loneliness, etc. It's a great quality but it is a weighty, emotionally draining burden.

[@deb7times8]

I don't understand why everyone assumes he was an opiod addict. (Painkillers like percocet and vicodine) He might of suffered from chronic pain. These artist don't tell you everything in their life. He also had an antidepressant and benzo in his system meaning he probably suffered from other things. Which quite a few people who suffer chronic pain end up taking. IF everything he was prescribed was through a responsible pain management dr.... hopefully it was..before anyone come after me..THC helps with chronic pain.

[@deborraholiveri6202]

That’s my thinking too. Thank you !

[@Lousasshol]

Just make sure to control your drugs and not let them control you , know your limit and do not go over it ... u be aiight

[@deelynn3189]

Because he had/has an addiction, if did have chronic pain, no Doctor would have prescribed any controlled substance to an addict. It's not done. Ever.

[@FCPA1997]

Probably because it’s Fox News. They spin everything negative except Trump.

[@jameskearney4100]

Everyone comes out with crap after someone passes. Let it be.

[@joeldavis1040]

Almost everyone in this country knows someone or has a family member who has overdosed. It's so sad, whether you're famous or not. The pressure of performing at such a high level is not talked about often enough. God Bless Taylor Hawkins. RIP.

[@BennieTarrMusic]

The Americans are in pain due to their lame country and unfriendly people. They don't abuse painkillers in more family oriented countries.

[@sammyvh11]

I still say the culture that says its ok to do recreational drugs is a big reason why folks get addicted. Its not ok

[@Tattoodtoolow]

I understand what your saying but sometimes it’s really an emotional problems masked by drugs.

[@kevinwasserburger3119]

Ban alcohol then?

[@donnazasgoat2274]

Why do people think alcohol is okay? Because it's legal? Just as problematic as drugs. And every bit as sneaky as drugs. I only have 1 glass of wine with dinner, nah I don't think so.

[@Tattoodtoolow]

@@donnazasgoat2274 mental health is more of a problem than drugs

[@kayajay2071]

Talk about jumping to conclusions. Dr Drew already knows that 'any heart pathology is secondary to drugs' based on a preliminary toxicology report, when most things listed there these doctors would prescribe themselves, except maybe THC. How is that scientific? And more importantly how is that respectful for Taylor Hawkins and his family?

[@blissfullycat02]

There are a lot of assumptions here... Typical Fox. Yes his drug use might have led to the heart enlargement but most of what was found in his body was prescription and they have said it was heart collapse, not overdose. Yes he had addiction and yes it's important that it be managed and Dr Drew has been trying to do so which is good for him but I think this is premature and hurtful.

[@dawnholleman5806]

So sad I don't know him but it's sad,my prayers are with the family and friends and with fans.

[@BufordTeeJustice]

I love how all of these people will speculate about someone they don't know. Stop guessing.

[@bogrot69]

Yeah no official cause released but they're pushing the drug thing hard. Chest pains have nothing to do with opiate overdose and drew says the heart thing is secondary? Seriously!?

[@kurdtjohn]

@@bogrot69 Because the preliminary tox results show “opioids” people automatically assumed it’s something illegal.

[@36742650885]

@@bogrot69 it was probably the Covid vaccine/ booster that has been shown to cause inflammation of the heart

[@RHt09]

Trüe Brit yes, seriously. Cardiomyopathy is commonly caused by chronic drug use. Stop talking about medical issues dummy.

[@mancuniancandidatem]

"Let me just say, I heard reports about some cardiac pathology, something about an enlarged heart. TRUST ME, that's all secondary to drugs" Translation - "Don't mention anything that might indicate the possibility of myocarditis ".

[@REMEMBERFINCH]

i think the booster killed him and i also think dr drew is trying to redirect attention away from that possibility.

[@donnazasgoat2274]

And you're a doctor? Otherwise shut up and sit down.

[@UltraWoof]

Dumbest comment of the day award goes to you. good job.

[@JimmyR83]

Get the Fck outta here it was drugs

[@marcomazotti]

What a HUGE loss ...... RIP TAYLOR, deeply missed all over the world :((((

[@Dang3rMouSe]

So true, this is a disease that is absolutely destroying our country. Was an opiate addict for over a decade, got started by being given a handful of medical fentanyl lollipops over 20 yrs ago. It made my pain, depression & anxiety go away & made me feel like I could take on the world. Was a high functioning addict for quite a long while but it ended up destroying my life & I really hurt those around me. 2 of my friends died. I'm still recovering. If you know someone who's addicted to opiates plz offer them help & if you're addicted plz suck it up & ask for help now. Not tomorrow. Now. Get to a doctor that can prescribe Suboxone or get to a methadone clinic. Get online & do some research. Help yourself or someone you know put an end to the daily high/low wheel of personal torture.

[@vegasdad]

Congratulations on your recovery. Suboxone saved my life. I’m still on it, but better than the alternative. Keep on getting better! 🙌 🤝

[@cravinbob]

The title says "opioid" not opiate. Opiate is deadly when used with alcohol and actually the alcohol is the problem plus who does not know it is addictive. If you quit drugs or drinking then you have stay away from those who do. Reckless behavior gets too much sympathy and doctors do not cure because government cages you.

[@vegasdad]

@@cravinbob Apparently you know zero about how addiction affects the brain. Way to be a know it all though. Thanks!

[@themachine8009]

Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@vegasdad]

@fomerly patriotic literally, by definition, it is a disease

[@deannaasta1262]

Dr. Drew treated Taylor as a patient and knew him very well. Dr. Drew is no idiot and he speaks the truth about his addiction. Taylor overdosed back in December when the band had to send a member to the hospital after a flight to Chicago and had to cancel their appearance in Abu Dhabi. That is why Dr Drew is talking about going back to work too quickly when you should instead be focusing on your recovery. I loved Taylor and the Foo Fighters. Again, addiction, and more specifically, opiods + benzos, has taken another one. 💔

[@danielperlas4504]

Addiction is a diasese unknown cure, you can recovery ...... yes it takes hard work and most important love yourself ... been clean 5 years

[@amberrae8415]

Amazing..it’s so inspiring when I hear stories like yours

[@mikehodges4629]

It's a choice. That simple.

[@stephenhensley5631]

Three of the best drummers in the world gone in a year .

[@jasonkeith9317]

Which ones??

[@leoborganelli3558]

Jason Keith : Neil Peart, Keith Moon, and now Taylor Hawkins. That’s three freaking awesome drummers! For sure

[@ianhewitson2738]

Charlie Watts, Taylor Hawkins, Joey Jordison

[@ianhewitson2738]

@@leoborganelli3558 Keith Moon died in 1978!

[@samuelmorse784]

@@ianhewitson2738 Don't forget Bonham. And Buddy Rich

[@PNPeopleWatcher]

Never reported he died from opioid use. Shameful that you did this.

[@GobRogan]

Thanks for mentioning Shannon’s name. Miss that man so much. 🧡

[@adams9586]

Blind Melon is so underrated. Props to this cool host for mentioning him.

[@lucidkate]

I was thinking the same thing. Shannon doesn't get mentioned as much as he should. ♡

[@bradywilson3560]

I've seen at least 2 videos where Taylor said he always deals with severe stage fright. Which I am sure was a big reason for his taking different drugs to deal with the stage fright.

[@sallyrile7601]

Really.. Stage fright...why no one saying this..

[@Cat-Benatar]

Tragic and so sad 😢 i was addicted for 8 years and got myself off of it been many years since and the struggle was very real specially if you have pressures in your life i can say im glad thats over..but its doable 🙏 RIP taylor..

[@williamkramer9731]

I see Dr Drew staying relevant... Good advice, but it's not known if Taylor was on prescriptions or what.... Most of what he had leans towards prescriptions, and he didn't die of an overdose

[@HansMcGruber]

I think he did OD. Guy was an addict, had a close call OD before, 10 substance in his system. Seems obvious, still tragic

[@shanonmcabe1717]

His heart was double the size. He died of cardiovascular collapse. You didn't f****** know him he wasn't a drug addict he had anxiety issues.

[@deborraholiveri6202]

Thank you ! Exactly !

[@elanamccullum1677]

HIS HEART WAS ALREADY ENLARGED WAY BEFORE THEY EVEN TOURED🙄..TAYLOR DID A ROLLiNG STONE INTERVIEW IN JULY 2021 WHERE HE STATED HIS DOCTOR TOLD HIM HIS HEART WAS BIGGER THAN NORMAL DUE TO RUNNING....ATHLETES CAN HAVE BIGGER HEARTS FROM STRENUOUS EXERCISE..

[@leechurchill1965]

He was clean for 20 years but he may have relapsed. It happens, especially with rock stars surrounded by pushers.

[@vandalorianvandalorian4769]

Dr Drew is absolutely correct in EVERYTHING he says about the disease of addiction. I survived a massive electrical burn accident where I became an opiate addict. I was able to kick it, so hard, with the help of THC. Now I’m a f@€king secret THC addict, and I hate it! I can’t afford treatment or exposure of my addiction out of fear of losing everything. So I’m a high functioning stoner. Yes, I’m a musician/artist. WTF is wrong with us? My sister died of opiate addiction/overdose. One brother is a severe alcoholic. Another struggles with THC as well. God, please come save us from ourselves!

[@19Bearsfansince79]

Hey man I'm trying to understand where you're coming from, but tried to embrace cannabis it's a natural medicine from God....

[@SUB_XERO]

THC is good bro. Just don’t do the other stuff. Smoke your weed and enjoy it, don’t be ashamed of it. If you don’t smoke, edibles are good too, and there’s a lot of health benefits that actually come with using THC

[@bennett138]

Unfortunately it all goes back to mental health and finding a way to escape all the tricks of the brain plays. Its definitely cliche to blame mental health but if you break down addiction, it always goes back to trying to replace something with numbness of real life. Zappa was telling us this way back in the 70's yet unfortunately nobody listened.

[@johngulotta7951]

R I p Taylor great drummer great band most of the greats are gone

[@deniseguzzardo]

Taylor Hawkins complained of chest pains to the 911 operator.. I think you may have jumped the gun here with your theories 🙄😩😔

[@theseattlegreen1871]

"The disease of addiction" Is no different than "the disease of life"

[@marienissanka9657]

I honestly think that Taylor was not depressed. Of course, I don't know this, but judging from the pure joy he exudes, this is what I think. I also just think he needed some assistance in getting to a more elevated, high-energy state to maintain his physical energy while drumming. Also, he openly says he enjoyed it while partying. I think he loved and valued his life, but his bio-chemistry needed a booster. I never thought it would end this way. Rest in Peace Taylor...

[@jeffreymarshall4572]

Don’t forget all the joy Robin Williams exuded as well. The external expression of “joy” is part of the disease.

[@Amy-hl4rx]

@@jeffreymarshall4572 Robin Williams was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia often misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s. He was starting to become confused, paranoid and suffering from insomnia, so before the disease could progress any further he hung himself. I know he had a drug problem during his lifetime but in this instance he didn’t want to live with what was to come and he didn’t want people seeing him that way. I am heartbroken for Taylor’s wife and child, friends and family🙏🏻

[@JoeyMcNew-Drummer]

Touring can bring out the best or worst in people. Taylor was a great guy and in passing at times, I would have never known that this was an issue for him. From what I know about the business, if someone is making money for everyone, it's overlooked and it shouldn't be, but it is. RIP to a great guy, Taylor Hawkins.

[@joshalexander2925]

The opioids didn't cause his heart to be twice the size of a normal heart. That said, opioids suck also.

[@joshgore8256]

Addiction starts with a choice

[@thomasrehder613]

Not if a Dr don't tell you about dapendacy if your Dr dint provide that info then your Dr is at fault its call informed consent and docters are lazy and in my opinion are alot of the problem

[@steampope]

He got PFIZERSTRUCK.

[@zenos.5315]

Best and most intelligent interview on the planet on drug addiction. To many talented and gifted people, passing away before their time.

[@rustyspigot1876]

I'm an artist, musician and author. I'm also a carpenter and a math tutor. You don't just want a back-up plan for when you can't "live your dream", practical skills come in handy so that you can do practical things, like grow the hell up. I spent most of my life high on one thing or another and I have very few regrets. But what kept me from completely sliding off the edge during the darker times was the fact that I didn't "identify" as an artist/musician/whatever, I Identified as a person who was good at some things and crappy at others. I don't feel bad for these overpaid d-bags, but I do for the families they leave behind and the next generation of morons that look up to them.

[@gjslobe]

Some ignore the actual truth. Taylor's heart was double the size, in his autopsy. He had a heart attack, from blood clots. A common occurrence, with the jabs. More will follow. Dr Drew, is ignoring the kootie shots, and boosters.

[@chrishmmm2202]

I made it out. It’s doable but not easy by a long shot.

[@jellyboy123]

i disagree with what he said about pushing him back to work for money Dave Grohl would never force taylor to do anything Dave has enough money 1:59

[@weezypeezy4366]

He was in Colombia 🇨🇴… what do you think he got offered there ? Duh !!! They ain’t sayin’ nuthin about coke coz it’ll implicate someone high up who facilitated that for him. That’s what killed him !! They’re just keeping it quiet not to open up a can of worms.

[@rrudydedogg3779]

At 72 I'm no stranger to drug addiction and alcoholism. We all try to help those who are unwilling to help themselves but what I've learned, and forgive me for expressing the cold, hard truth, is sometimes we need to simply let them go. Addicts and drunks suck when they're under the influence and a very real potential danger to society and they can be downright unpleasant when they're sober. They put us, their friends and loved ones, through an emotional and many times a financial wringer that only ends when they take themselves out leaving us emotionally drained, heart sick and poorer. What I've learned is we can't save everyone. We are responsible for our own welfare and if a person can't control themself, if they can't be a functioning and contributing member of society then so be it.....let survival of the fittest run its course. While it is sad to hear of someone dying from drugs and/or alcohol, just keep in mind that this was done by their own hand.

[@esthersnell2357]

I agree…it’s absolutely devastating and horrific what they put there family through..I’ve lived it

[@themachine8009]

Wow. You r absolutely correct. At least he had money to deal with that but most ppl end up broke cuz of an addict son or daughter

[@eforester8891]

Great comment. Life is about choices. We all have our demons to fight.

[@felixhernandez5664]

I like how you said "drunks". That show accountability and personal responsibility unlike the "disases model" that is presented as fact and easily accepted.

[@Chunda8]

There is a lot going on with this problem that people don't necessarily talk about. Even your average, literate, basically educated person with some common sense can figure out that drugs are bad, kids, mmkay. It is not easy for a lot of people to make it in this world, most of us aren't rock stars. Most of us don't have the resources to ride to anyone's rescue. It's challenging enough to pay for school, it's hard to find a good job these days, there is a lot of chaos and crime. The main argument against getting into partying so hard is that if you get hooked, the bank doesn't care. Your employer doesn't care, the landlord and local grocer, and the utilities don't care about your problems. They all need their money. That is what is going on. If you are one of the few who recover from addiction, congratulations you made it back to average and normal. Recovery from addiction does not substitute for achievement. Any of my friends or family becoming addicted, I can't help them. No you can't crash "for a couple days.." No you can't 'borrow' any money. And no, I don't believe anything you are telling me. Something that's also telling is that rehab is crazy expensive, too. At some point in time we are all adults and responsible for the decisions we make and the actions we take. Handling our own problems, our own business is not "giving up" on them either.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Great explanation. I’ve seen this too many times. Drugs equal slow suicide.

[@heathermetz3974]

Glad Dr. Drew is shedding light on opioid addiction and no one is talking about the disease of addiction.

[@cravinbob]

It says OPIOID! Addiction is not a disease it is an addiction. Opioids are not opiates. Government and media use two terms to confuse people like you

[@nunyabuziness8421]

Unfortunately a lot of the talent comes from being high

[@lisalee9648]

Chris wright...im so sorry to hear about your son. It is very sad and my heart goes out to you and your family

[@mikerusso703]

Hey Lisa...a/s/loc??? Bf??

[@lisalee9648]

@@mikerusso703 I'm assuming a is for age, 43,s? Gender? F, loc , Seattle area..bf,not really ......

[@mikerusso703]

@@lisalee9648 yes...I was joking...that was a popular request like 17years ago..lol

[@reymontcantil199]

the other thing with addiction is that a heart attack can just come for ya even if youve been sober for years. the toll yr heart takes from previous years of partying...its like the heart remembers what youve done and you gotta pay the piper eventually. im not a doctor but ive seen this happen to friends and family and its caused myself to take a beat.

[@BAM5636]

You know who I don't want to hear from...Dr. Drew. Hard pass on T.V doctors.

[@donnazasgoat2274]

I didn't know about the tricyclic antidepressants found in his blood. They are notorious for causing heart issues.

[@kkdoc7864]

They aren’t commonly used anymore except for migraine sufferers primarily because the newer serotonin drugs came out. They can cause an arrhythmia in certain people, but patients should have periodic EKG’s if on them long term.

[@donnazasgoat2274]

Even MAO inhibitors are still used if you can't tolerate the SSRIs like me. I knew someone who had to take Nardil because SSRI'S and tricyclics didn't work for her. It's tough eith so many foods that were a no-no for her. Like wine and aged cheeses. Luckily for me Wellbutrin worked well. I can't tolerate tramadol either.

[@kkdoc7864]

@@donnazasgoat2274 oh yes. Tramadol, an opiate, has really awful side effects. I had no idea cause I’ve never prescribed it. But my mom was put on it for an L1 compression fx and suffered anxiety, tremors and panic attacks requiring Xanax to counteract the side effects! Needless to say, we made that drug the first on her “allergy” list even though it wasn’t really an allergic reaction that she had.

[@donnazasgoat2274]

@@kkdoc7864 What I discovered is that people who don't well on SSRIs don't tolerate tramadol well either. I never did so no wonder that it made me so uncomfortable.

[@conditionallyunconditional5691]

Toxicology results havent been released yet. Why are they talking like this? Their own narrative?

[@RHt09]

What’s going to change exactly? They released his urine toxicology with 10 substances identified.

[@yeags1383]

Being a physical drummer the way Taylor was puts alot of stress on the heart. I think people are forgetting that.

[@joesiminson2356]

Wow he's basically saying it takes a team of professionals to get someone off opioids. That's intense

[@Mr.Green.Shoes.999]

And more than likely unless your tied up you will still use.

[@dangerousdylan6262]

Dr Drew after Dark is the best....

[@Romans219]

Every habit can be broken. There is always a choice in the loving name of Jesus Christ

[@ryangettig274]

Facts:)

[@jayde-mariesimpson4555]

he said in a interview about loss of chris cornell he said you can have all the money in the bank , have best life ever and not be okay, check on your happy friends … addiction is a disease just like depression and anxiety is as we’ll ..

[@drested1793]

Or, you could just never start with drugs to begin with.

[@cdcorry86]

I never heard of an opioid addict complaining of chest pains before. Is anyone familiar with that?

[@makeupchick9544]

Maybe because Dr. Drew is literally saying he was an opioid addict with literally no actual factual knowledge of this.

[@elanamccullum1677]

He was also on amitriptyline which is a tricylic antidepressant ..which can have rare side effects of chest pain and cardiac arrest...

[@cdcorry86]

Ok thanks

[@benjaminlibertarianscorpio]

Hard drugs like opioids and meth do cause heart disease

[@elange36]

Damage control for sure. Lies....

[@billmacdowell4352]

Vaccine injury should not be ruled out Lots of blood clots around the heart.

[@rhnstjegilrhkscvn1djhrj969]

won't get any one to admit to that, 100+ perfectly healthy athletes died out there

[@makeupchick9544]

@@rhnstjegilrhkscvn1djhrj969 Also, the earth is flat.

[@tombiondi9969]

Clop clop….. the village idiot rides into town.

[@lenolsen9536]

His heart was twice the size it should have been…..I’m pretty sure this has happen to others lately……

[@bajajoes1]

Amazingingly quick toxicology report. His O.D. was 20+ years ago. How long ago was he vaccinated before this long plane ride? Blood clot? He complained of chest pains to Front Desk before he died. More to this than addiction!

[@lenolsen9536]

Shhh, you’re going to get banded….

[@donnazasgoat2274]

And you're a doctor? Otherwise sit down and shut up.

[@starshiptrooper4506]

Cocaine addiction causes heart failure.

[@foodog777]

You anti-vaxxers are obsessed with total nonsense. You live in an fantasy world. Wait, this is FOX News! 💩

[@ladybuggs11]

It was only a preliminary report. He knew he had cardiomegaly last year. Cardiomegaly can cause blood clots. Riding on a plane without having the vaccination can cause blood clots due to the altitude, which is why they recommend wearing compression stockings for long plane rides.

[@douglassloan6831]

It makes me really sad that Taylor's non participation in any kind of meaningful recovery wasn't taken more seriously by the people around him. He was in a coma for TWO WEEKS. That's cause for lifetime monitoring and daily check ins and maintenance and when you read him saying in interviews that he still loves taking drugs and he won't confirm one way or another whether he is sober, these are glaring red flags that should have been paid attention to and action taken in response. Please God let someone out there who knows someone who is struggling see the importance of structured recovery and completely abstaining from any kind of recreational mind altering chemical for addicts. There is NO other way to stay alive and be safe. Period. There just isn't. And, just a side note here, but Columbia might not have been the best place for him to be, given his history. The drugs are everywhere and they are strong and pure. Clearly a recipe for disaster.

[@daveyboy8907]

A guy taking 10 downers isn't hyper and full of life like Taylor was.. total bs

[@bajajoes1]

I agree. This is a cover story.

[@ryangettig274]

@@bajajoes1 whole thing is a cover-up-the truth would curl your hair

[@jeanboudreaux5433]

@@ryangettig274, what is the coverup?

[@tonyfromhell]

Stop getting heartsick or whatever u call it. I, myself, battle this everyday and it's totally a disorder regardless of what u call it. We have to maintain it and not many understand. May he rest now and not hurt anymore, rip Taylor, and thank u for what u have done musically and humanly. That being said, just try to start to understand it and u won't be sick of hearing these stories. I can't stand it when people don't understand but, that's something I treat as well, I'm not like others and others aren't like me.

[@bigbadbruins1]

It took my 29 year old daughter.She was a college grad.A nurse and she tried it for the 2nd time (Fentynal).And now she's gone.

[@mikerusso703]

Fart

[@baneverything5580]

Sorry! Fentanyl is so extremely powerful. I`ve been given this drug twice and told it was something else and know first hand that it packs a dangerous punch. I suffer from chronic pain and was a frequent illegal drugs and alcohol abuser and musician since the early 1980s. By the 2000s a severe depression had set in. I started doing harder and harder drugs to escape the pain. To be honest this dumb move likely saved my life at the time but I was also extremely lucky that I didn`t die of the many overdoses I experienced and didn`t go to prison. I bought fentanyl only once. Getting the dose right was like Russian Roulette. One wasn`t enough. Two was almost enough. Three would make me nod off. I knew better than to buy it again. Several people getting it from the same person almost died and had to be taken to the hospital. But if I had some right now I would do it. If I had a large amount I`d be doomed. That`s the reality. I don`t see a solution to this unless there`s a "vaccine" developed that prevents it from killing people.

[@65zits]

Chris Cornell did not take his own life!

[@allisonirvine2981]

Neither did Kurt Cobain

[@edwardbrost331]

I don't like people making excuses for drug addicts.

[@minimini4276]

Let his family lay him to rest then play arm chair general have just a little RESPECT

[@dillonjewison596]

Enlarged heart is second to the opioids right did he take the mRNA shot?

[@mikeyshy8522]

Every addict is just one bad day away from falling off. And with the grind of playing on the road I'd fxxking hard. While your actually playing its easier but the other 20 hours of the day is so hard to get through sometimes.

[@sharongrimstead5786]

It destroys the happiness hormone. It’s a bandaid not a permanent solution.

[@tessmoks3434]

Rest well Taylor 🙏🙏🙏

[@williamfielding8302]

Can we Please let this Sweet man's body get cold before you rake him over the coals?

[@RIFFRAFF104]

And every person responds to drugs differently. People's tolerance to drugs are different. And buying street drugs adds the complication of not really knowing what your buying, how strong is it.. What is it? Is it heroin or fentanyl?

[@laurad324]

Like anyone on Fox News cares about Taylor .

[@dancinditedforyears6736]

Yet chronic pain patients can't get any Dr to prescribe opioids over a very small amount. If you have pain every second of every day and cry in the shower, can't go out to see friends, do small chores or even get a hug as it may be extremely painful, then you should let your pain management Dr prescribe the appropriate dosage. Especially when my Neurosurgeon's error back in 1998 left me with permanent nerve damage to my legs. I also have 2 spinal fusions and more discs in my upper back as well as more in my lower back. Opioids should not be used for a toothache but serious incurable conditions need more than Aleve. I sit in a chair all day when prior to 2016 I had a crappy life but at least it was a life. Stop using opioids as the devil drug! Addiction takes many forms, more people die from alcohol addiction and accidents caused by over indulging yet nobody will cut off the sale of booze. I can't drink anymore so I'm on board.

[@bimcommerce1797]

It's a relief to know we can totally ignore the clot-shots as a contributing factor. So don't even mention them mkay?

[@CornPopodopolis]

You heard Dr. Drew let me be clear the heart issue is secondary it was the drugs lol people are not ready for all the deaths coming thier way!

[@soho71]

I hear Grohl was a big proponent of the double dose.....

[@a.wanderer5006]

Opioids are rare in Brazil compared to the U.S., must have been the mix of other stuff.

[@shawnajesse6593]

I can attest that is our dumb president and his open borders