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THE OFFICIAL DRDREW.COM NEWSLETTER
May 1, 2000
drDrew.com. . . . Are you getting some every day?
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WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK:
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* The Drive Me Crazy Crew Is Mobile-and on Their Way to Your Town Soon!
* We Can Relate: Staff Chats
* Interviews With Scott Foley, Stephen Baldwin, Kirsten Dunst, Coal
Chamber, Greg Graffin of Bad Religion, and Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden
* Bonus Q&A With Dr. Drew: Devoted Virgins, Bad Tempers, and More!
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Drive Me Crazy!
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The winners have been announced! Ian and Laurel will be coming to you live
and direct Monday through Friday, so check out the daily "Pit Stop" from 5
p.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific time, at http://drdrew.com/promos/drivemecrazy. The
DMC crew can also be *heard* daily in their entire streaming-audio
splendor on Night Mic, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific time. On Monday's, be
sure to check out the wild and wacky "quickies" of the cute couple (and we
mean cool clips, folks-so get your mind out of the gutter)! Want the
inside scoop on the couples' uncensored intimate thoughts and feelings?
Take a sneak peek at their journals while you're visiting!
You can also find Ian and Laurel in the Relationships chat room on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific time.
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CHAT FANATICS, CHECK IT OUT!
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* Monday: Discussion with Dr. Steve at 5 p.m. Pacific time, in the Drugs
chat room.
Chat with Drew at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, before The drDrew.com Show at
4:00 p.m.
* Tuesday: Talk with Dr. Steve at 6 p.m. Pacific time, in the STDs chat
room. Followed by
"Dealing With Anger" with Scott Zorn, MA, at 8 p.m. Pacific time, in the
Anger chat room.
* Wednesday: Chat with Dr. Tim at 4 p.m. Pacific time, in the LGBT chat
room.
Visit with Dr. Drew at 7:00 p.m. Pacific time, before The drDrew.com Show
at 7:30 p.m.
* Thursday: "Teen Rap Group" with Scott Zorn, MA, at 4 p.m. Pacific time,
in the
Looking for Support chat room. Later, join Elizabeth Kozitza, MPH, RD, at
7
p.m. Pacific time, in the Diet-Fitness chat room.
* Friday: Ask Jenny Stallcup, RN, your questions at 5 p.m. Pacific time,
in the
Relationships chat room.
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THE DRDREW.COM SHOW
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* Monday: Live! The drDrew.com Show with Pauly Shore at 4 p.m. Pacific
time
* Wednesday: Live! The drDrew.com Show on "Suicide" with special guest
panel at 7:30 p.m. Pacific time
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IS YOUR LIFESTYLE LESS THAN RICH AND FAMOUS? YOU STILL HAVE YOUR HEALTH!
http://www.drdrew.com/office/index.html
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* Tuesday: PMS. It's not all in your head. Learn how to cope with monthly
mood swings, weight
gain, headaches, and boyfriends who feel persecuted.
* Thursday: Gay & Lesbian Relationships. Learning how to make a
relationship work and finding a long-term partner.
* Saturday: Hangover Cure. Our hangover helper guide to post-party relief
will ease the pain.
* It Ain't Easy Being Greasy: Be sure to check out our Fast-Food Quiz in
the Diet & Fitness community:
http://www.drdrew.com/office/communities/?id=9
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QUESTION OF THE DAY (http://www.drdrew.com/office/qotd.html)
ASK DR. DREW YOUR QUESTION at http://www.drdrew.com/office/askqotd.html
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* Monday: Why won't my boyfriend go down on me?
* Tuesday: How can I overcome my fear that eating will cause me to go
bald?
* Wednesday: What are the side effects of taking mushrooms?
* Thursday: What does it mean if a condom is expired?
* Friday: Should a woman be this hairy?
* Saturday: Am I gay if I masturbate at the same time with another guy?
* Sunday: Why am I back with my ex again?
Scroll down for more Q & A!
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THE STRAIGHT SCOOP FROM THE DOPE STARS
http://www.drdrew.com/profiles/index.html
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* Today: Scott Foley on taking his shirt off-and the "Ally" effect on men
in Hollywood
* Tuesday: Bad Religion's bad ass: "Five Minutes With" Greg Graffin
* Wednesday: Stephen Baldwin talks about being the baby of the famously
adorable clan
* Thursday: Hard rock is still kickin' booty: "Five Minutes With" Bruce
Dickinson of Iron Maiden
* Friday: Kirsten Dunst on being 15 and Pregnant-and a role model
* Sunday: Coal Chamber: The metal gods speak out
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GOT QUESTIONS? GET ANSWERS
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QUESTION:
I am very devoted to staying a virgin until marriage, but there is this
guy I've liked for a long time, and I feel pressured to have sex with him.
He knows I do not want to have sex, but he won't stop pressuring me. How
can I make him understand that I don't want to have sex?
DR. DREW:
Get away from this guy! He clearly has absolutely no respect or empathy
for your values and feelings. It is very clear to me that once he gets
what he wants, I'm sure he will be gone. If he had any concern about how
you felt about your virginity, he would back off. As such, I would very
strongly urge you to get away from this guy and don't look back.
QUESTION:
I was wondering what effects serotonin has on the brain. What happens when
levels are too high or low?
DR. DREW:
Serotonin is the chemical in your brain responsible for regulating your
moods. Low levels of serotonin are associated with a depressive state.
Some people experience serotonin depletion throughout their lives, which
puts them at risk for other disorders, such as alcoholism. High levels of
serotonin are caused by one of two things: (1) carcinoid syndrome, a
condition in which a tumor (often in the gastrointestinal tract) produces
excessive amounts of serotonin. This causes flushing, irritability, and
fluctuations in blood pressure and heart rate. (2) Serotonin excess
syndrome caused by medication. This can lead to hyperirritability,
diarrhea and extreme fluctuations in blood pressure and pulse, which can
be fatal.
QUESTION:
I need to get out of a relationship, but the guy I'm seeing is known for
his temper. I've tried to let him down easy without leading him on or
anything, but now he calls me all the time and tracks me down when I'm
out. I'm scared, what should I do?
DR. DREW:
I would certainly want my daughter to tell my wife or me if she was stuck
in a situation like this. You are clear that you want to get out of this
relationship. You must terminate it and cut all ties. If he really looks
as though he can't handle it or is going to become a danger to you or
himself, you shouldn't hesitate to notify your parents and your school or
community authorities.
Be clear with him, and don't think that just because you are avoiding him,
he is going to get the message. Avoidance tends to sometimes cause these
guys to turn up the heat that much more.
QUESTION:
I'm a female teenager and basically a social outcast. My mother died when
I was young. I have few friends, but the ones I do have tend to take
advantage of me. I often feel depressed and think about death, and
sometimes I get violent and drink. I also have terrible self-esteem. What
problems could my behavior lead to, and how can I fix them?
DR. DREW:
At the very least, you are describing severe depression, and it is crucial
that you get professional treatment. You must get an accurate diagnosis by
a qualified doctor, but please don't wait until this problem gets worse.
There is no reason for you to suffer like this when there are very
successful treatments for this disease. Through medication and therapy,
you can turn your life around. Depression affects about 20 million
Americans every year, and it's a potentially fatal disease that kills up
to 18 percent of sufferers. I am not exaggerating when I say that your
life could be in danger because of this condition. Please talk to your
doctor or at the very least a counselor at your school about getting
professional help.
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should seek the advice of a qualified health provider.
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