Actors
All filmographies
Movies
Explore every movie
Series
Most watched shows
Play
Trivia, challenges & battles
🍿
Home Actors Movies Series Play
Language: English
Self Medicated

Self Medicated

★5.8/10(13)•2005•1h 47m
Drama
DirectorMonty Lapica
ScreenplayMonty Lapica
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.
Release
Jun 1, 2005
Budget
—
Country
United States
Revenue
—

Cast

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★
Rate and review this movie
Log in →

Where to Watch

Not available for streaming yet

Similar

Create your profile for free
Save favorites, rate movies, play trivia games and discover your next favorite movie.
Join free →
Who directed Self Medicated? Self Medicated is directed by Monty Lapica.
Who stars in Self Medicated? The main cast of Self Medicated includes Monty Lapica, Diane Venora, Kristina Anapau, Michael Bowen, Greg Germann.
How long is Self Medicated? Self Medicated is 1h 47min long.

Cast

Synopsis

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.

Cookies for stats and ads. They are optional.

Known for
—