Mackenzie Phillips Recalls Harrowing ‘Celebrity Rehab’ Stint

Mackenzie Phillips, known for her portrayal of the rebellious teenager Julie in the ’70s sitcom One Day at a Time, has traversed a challenging journey on her path to recovery. As the eldest daughter of the late John Phillips of the iconic Mamas and the Papas, her life took a tumultuous turn at a young age as she struggled with drug addiction.

Thankfully, the 63-year-old who spent time at rehabilitation centers has since stayed clean and become a substance use disorder counselor. Philips recently made an appearance at the Podcast fest Dopey Con alongside other celebrities who have undergone their journeys to recovery. During the event, she discussed her addiction struggles and delved into the details of her participation in Dr. Drew Pinsky’s show, Celebrity Rehab, for the 2010 season.

Mackenzie Phillips was in a poor condition when she came on ‘Celebrity Rehab’

A source revealed that the actress was at a challenging period in her life at the time of her appearance on Dr. Drew Pinsky’s show. “She was trying to find a vein to shoot heroin into,” the insider confessed. “When the blood went flying.”

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The insider added that the 63-year-old connected with the other participants on the show. “Celebrities dug deep into the humor well, as Mackenzie Phillips told stories of how Dr. Drew had to clean blood spatters off her bedroom ceiling as she started her stint on the show ‘Celebrity Rehab,’” the source admitted.

Other guests at the ‘Dopey Con’ also had their stories to tell

The source mentioned that the other stars present on the show also shared some of the most difficult and melancholic experiences from their lives and their foray into drugs.

The insider also disclosed that their stories reflected their remarkable journeys of resilience, serving as a powerful testament that even in the bleakest of times, there remains space for hope and the potential for recovery. “Each of the stars had their own analogous moments that they shared with laughter and hope,” the source insisted.