Winona Ryder probation report spotlights prescription drug use

Modesto Bee ^ | 12/07/02 | Linda Deutsch

[hoosierskypilot]

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.(AP) - In a three-year span Winona Ryder filled 37 prescriptions from 20 doctors under a half-dozen aliases, according to a probation report that concluded the actress is apparently addicted to pain killers.

The report was released Friday after Ryder received a probationary sentence for stealing and vandalizing merchandise at a Saks Fifth Avenue store in December 2001. It paints a picture of the actress "doctor shopping" to obtain prescription medicines.

[hoosierskypilot]

That's strange. One would have thought procuring drugs through forgery would be a crime in CA. Guess not.

[Joe Hadenuf]

This is very common practice with celebrities, politicians and wealthy business owners. Been going on for years. Aint nothing new.

[cubreporter]

Said she was found with pain pills? Why does she need pain pills? Is she in pain? I sure just from listening to the brouhaa about her. Who cares anyway? More money than she knows what to do with. Another "star" or so she thinks...looking for press. I'm bored with all of Hollywood! Well, the ones who are out there all the time anyway.