Kelly Osbourne’s Shocking Rehab Revelation

Kelly Osbourne shared her thoughts on her initial experience in rehab, describing it as a learning environment for becoming a better drug addict. In the documentary special TMZ Investigates Matthew Perry and the Secret Celebrity Drug Ring, she reflected on the shortcomings of rehab for addiction treatment. She stated, "The first rehab I went to was like university on how to be a better drug addict," emphasizing that she learned various strategies from other patients.

At 39 years old, Osbourne recalled how some addicts manipulated their time in rehab to secure medications like Ambien and Valium. She described how patients would threaten to leave the facility to get what they wanted, highlighting the system's flaws.

Osbourne also made serious accusations about "body brokers," individuals who encourage addicts to relapse so treatment centers can profit from their return. She explained that these brokers often target vulnerable individuals outside AA meetings, which left Harvey Levin, the host of TMZ, skeptical. However, Osbourne firmly insisted on the truth of her claims, calling it "heartbreaking."

In her introduction, Osbourne mentioned that she is in recovery but doesn't consider herself fully recovered, stating it's a daily struggle. She expressed strong disapproval of ketamine treatment for addiction, which Matthew Perry underwent, saying it's not a viable quick fix and does not work for addicts.

Osbourne's own battle with addiction began at age 13 when she was prescribed medication after having her tonsils removed. She described that medication as a "great big warm hug," which made her feel accepted and numb. This led her to discover how to obtain prescriptions from doctors rather than illegal drug dealers.

She noted that she adeptly learned to manipulate doctors into giving her prescriptions by feigning pain, stating that she could easily identify which doctors would write her prescriptions quickly. At one point, she was visiting multiple doctors across New York, L.A., and London to maintain her supply.

Finally, Osbourne recounted how Matthew Perry significantly impacted her rehab journey. At 19, during her first stint in rehab, she felt like running away, but Perry encouraged her with a chip that said, "Just three minutes." He told her that if she could get through three minutes, she could overcome anything, which helped her take it one day at a time.