Self Medicated

Self Medicated

107 mins | Drama | June 1, 2005

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.

Self Medicated

107 mins | Drama | June 1, 2005

Self Medicated
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.
IMDb rating 5.7
Producers
Original title Self Medicated
Directors Monty Lapica
Writers Monty Lapica

Cast

Monty Lapica

as Andrew

Diane Venora

as Louise

Kristina Anapau

as Nicole

Michael Bowen

as Dan Jones

Greg Germann

as Keith

Matthew Carey

as Aaron

Shane Stuart

as Seth Calenes

Michael Mantell

as Dr. Reinholtz

Kelly Kruger

as Tori

Karim Prince

as Steve

Noah Segan

as Trevor

Ray Benson

as Andrew's Father

Marcus Toji

as Mike

Nathan Sabatka

as Young Andrew Eriksen

Jennifer Parsons

as Mrs. Fehringer