Self Medicated (2005)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.151 |
Directed By
Monty Lapica
TOP CAST
Monty Lapica
Andrew
Diane Venora
Louise
Kristina Anapau
Nicole
Michael Bowen
Dan Jones
Greg Germann
Keith
Matthew Carey
Aaron
Shane Stuart
Seth Calenes
Michael Mantell
Dr. Reinholtz
Faleolo Alailima
Kawa
Kelly Kruger
Tori
Karim Prince
Steve
Glenndon Chatman
John
Noah Segan
Trevor
Ray Benson
Andrew's Father
Marcus Toji
Mike
Nathan Sabatka
Young Andrew Eriksen
Jennifer Parsons
Mrs. Fehringer
Kelli Barksdale
Brightway Patient
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