Biography
Ruth, Dr. Drew Pinsky later became recognized as a sort of anti-"Dr. Feelgood," specializing in dramatic, televised treatment programs featuring substance abusing ex-rockers, former stars and fading models. Early on, "Dr. Drew," as he was affectionately known, dished helpful advice to millions of teens through his nationally syndicated radio show "Loveline," alongside comedic co-host Adam Carolla. Eventually he branched out into television …
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Career Milestones
| While still a medical student, began co-hosting the advice show "Loveline" on KROQ in Los Angeles, CA; the show went national in 1995 | ||
1996 | "Loveline" began airing on the MTV network; co-hosted by Pinsky and Adam Carolla | |
2000 | Served as 'health and human relations expert' on the first season of CBS' "Big Brother" | |
2003 | Authored Cracked: Putting Broken Lives Together Again, recounting his experiences as a Medical Director at a drug rehabilitation clinic | |
2004 | Contributed to the book When Painkillers Become Dangerous: What Everyone Needs to Know About OxyContin and Other Prescription Drugs | |
2004 | Made acting debut playing the father of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's characters in "New York Minute" | |
2005 | Hosted his own television series, "Strictly Sex with Dr. Drew," on the Discovery Health Channel | |
2006 | Hosted the Discovery Health Channel's "Strictly Dr. Drew" | |
2007 | Served as the resident medical expert for "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew," a VH-1 reality television show which involves celebrities in a rehab facility | |