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Self Medicated
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Self Medicated

2005-06-01 · 107 min · ★ 5.8

Drama

Based on true events. On the edges of Las Vegas, 17-year-old Andrew's life is spiraling out of control. Unable to cope with the loss of his father, Andrew's descent into drugs and violence is gaining momentum, and the once promising young man is now headed for self-destruction. Andrew's mother, helpless to control her son and fighting an addiction of her own, refuses to watch idly as her only child destroys himself. As a last resort, she hires a private company to forcibly kidnap and confine him in a locked-down and corrupt psychiatric hospital. As Andrew is subjected to the secret physical and emotional abuses of the program something inside him is re-awakened. He must somehow get free to save what's left of his life, but to do that, he knows he must first face his own demons head-on.

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Directors
Monty Lapica
Production companies
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Monty LapicaAndrew
Diane VenoraDiane VenoraLouise
Kristina AnapauKristina AnapauNicole
Michael BowenMichael BowenDan Jones
Greg GermannGreg GermannKeith
Matthew CareyMatthew CareyAaron
Shane StuartSeth Calenes
William Stanford DavisWilliam Stanford DavisGabe
Michael MantellMichael MantellDr. Reinholtz
Faleolo AlailimaKawa
Kelly KrugerKelly KrugerTori
Karim PrinceKarim PrinceSteve
Glenndon ChatmanGlenndon ChatmanJohn
Noah SeganNoah SeganTrevor
Ray BensonRay BensonAndrew's Father
Marcus TojiMarcus TojiMike
Nathan SabatkaYoung Andrew Eriksen
Jennifer ParsonsJennifer ParsonsMrs. Fehringer
Kelli BarksdaleBrightway Patient

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