Troubled comedian Andy Dick is refusing to enter rehab following a dramatic medical emergency on the streets of Hollywood earlier this week. Despite suffering an apparent overdose that required bystanders to administer Narcan, the 59-year-old actor has publicly downplayed the severity of the incident, insisting he has no intention of seeking professional help.
On Tuesday (December 9, 2025) afternoon, emergency responders were called to the intersection of Highland and Yucca after witnesses discovered Dick slumped unresponsive on a concrete staircase. According to reports from the scene, panicked bystanders screamed for him to “wake up” before administering Narcan, a life-saving medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed they responded to a medical emergency involving a 59-year-old male but noted the patient was not transported to a hospital.
In a shocking admission following the incident, Dick confirmed to reporters that the medical emergency was precipitated by drug use with a stranger he met on the street. Speaking candidly about the encounter, Dick stated, “I don’t mind doing a little crack every now and then.” He elaborated that he accepted the drugs from a passerby, noting, “I wanted to see what he was doing.”
Despite the near-fatal nature of the event, Dick remained defiant regarding his recovery. When pressed on whether he would seek treatment, he told TMZ, “I’m not going to be in rehab.” He further dismissed concerns about his well-being, asserting to the camera, “Doesn’t it look like I’m 100% fine? 110%.”
Authorities treated the situation as a medical emergency rather than a criminal matter. The Los Angeles Police Department stated the subject was “taken home by a friend” after refusing ambulance transport. This latest episode adds to a decades-long history of substance abuse and legal challenges for the former NewsRadio star, who has reportedly entered rehabilitation programs more than 20 times in the past.
Friends and onlookers have expressed renewed alarm over his condition. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with Dick’s glasses lying on the pavement as friends attempted to revive him. While the use of Narcan typically indicates the presence of opioids, Dick’s specific admission to using crack cocaine suggests potential polysubstance use. As of Thursday (December 11, 2025), representatives for the comedian have not issued a formal statement regarding his long-term health plans.
