{"product_id":"prescriptions-that-killed-famous-singers-jack-glord-9798242580695","title":"Prescriptions That Killed Famous Singers and Rappers: And How Their Doctors Mostly Got Away with It","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrescriptions That Killed Famous Singers and Rappers (and how their doctors mostly got away with it)\u003c\/b\u003e is about taking data from the official autopsies, listing the prescription drugs referenced, and describing how interactions can cause side effects with each other, as well as alcohol and illegal drugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome celebrity doctors have been convicted, like Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray. Others, like Elvis's \"Dr Nick\" took years or decades before being sanctioned or stripped of a medical license. Still, other physicians are not found liable, and there are many valid reasons why. This book explains that dynamic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrescriptions That Killed Famous Singers and Rappers covers \u003cb\u003eMichael Jackson, Prince, Tom Petty, Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, Keith Moon, Nick Drake, Dorothy Dandridge, MF Doom, DJ Screw, Mac Miller, Judy Garland, Dolores O'Riordan, and Aaron Carter\u003c\/b\u003e - while also mentioning other celebrities like Yoo Ah-In, Wheesung, Park Si-Yeon \u0026amp; Gain, Jerry Lee Lewis, US President Richard Nixon, Lil Peep, Juice WRLD, and others.\u003cp\u003eThree \"doctor\" songs are mentioned - \"Doctor Robert\" by The Beatles, \"Mr Pharmacist\" by The Other Half, and \"What About Us?\" by The Fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book talks about \u003cb\u003ewhy medical doctors are rarely prosecuted\u003c\/b\u003e, why they keep prescribing to patients with known histories of drug\/alcohol abuse and doctor shopping, and whether money is a factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrescriptions That Killed Famous Singers and Rappers is sensitive to the artists and their history with drug and alcohol abuse. It also seeks to understand the perspective of the medical doctor, as well as law enforcement, the courts, and medical boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost interesting are the thorough descriptions of prescription drug interactions, especially when combined with alcohol and\/or, usually a potentially deadly combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamous people are just like anybody else. They can become a prisoner to addiction. If you know anybody who is combining prescription medications this way, or using alcohol or other street drugs in combination, please urge them to seek help and treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jack Glord\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798242580695\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Jack Glord","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997354832127,"sku":"9798242580695","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/prescriptions-that-killed-famous-singers-jack-glord-9798242580695","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}