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Life inside a celebrity rehab centre

(14 Jul 2010) STORYLINE When it comes to helping the stars sober up then the number one Hollywood choice has become the Promises Treatment Center in California. Perched amid the picturesque Santa Monica Mountains, with a gorgeous view of the glistening Pacific Ocean, and perfectly manicured lawns overlooking the water in Malibu, Promises offers recovery with luxury for someone wanting the finest quality surroundings while getting high level treatment. Linda S, Barnes, who's a Psychologist, says that celebrity addiction stories have had an impact on the general population. "I think that celebrities are trendsetters. I think that the general population follows them but I think that it's become normalised. I think people are in denial about how much addiction is actually out there. People can become addicted to almost anything. And I feel like it is more prevalent. It's more common. It's more normalised and with the celebrity setting the trends, the general population now is thinking that drugs are normal," she says. Located on two family estates, this is rehab for the biggest celebrities, executives and government officials. It is private and intensive, but with plenty of amenities to make the stay as enjoyable as possible, even for those in great pain or denial. Located on two estate-size plots in the hills, Promises offers such amenities as a tennis courts, swimming pools and gourmet meals. Clients have access to Jacuzzis, comfortable common rooms and numerous meditation areas for quiet reflection. Within this relaxed luxurious gated community, the California sun creates a feeling of warmth and healing as the outdoor becomes an element in recovery. Promises managers claim the beauty of the natural surroundings inspires a sense of awe and gratitude that encourages the recovery process. One of the keys to Promises' success has been that it limits the number of clients to 24, in order to give each person the personal care and attention they need. Dr. David Sack, CEO of Promises Treatment Center, says being a celebrity is twice a hard because they can't escape the media and therefore it seems as though just about everyone has an addiction. "I think that the difference between celebrities and other people who seek treatment is that when they fail, they fail publicly. You know, most of us have the right to fail in the privacy of our own homes, our own lives and our own relationships but when you're a celebrity and you go for treatment and the public becomes aware of it and it doesn't work out, then everybody is going to know. You know our view is to try to do everything we can and to protect the privacy of the people we're treating and then to give them the tools to succeed so they don't relapse," he says. Addiction is about getting a high from the behaviour, dealing with intolerable feelings and acting them out, followed by immediate feelings of guilt afterwards. The programme focuses on traditional 12-step recovery methods. The cost for the Malibu centre comes at $54,500 US Dollars for a 31-day stay. That fee does not include doctors, care or medication. Dr. David Sack, who has 28 years of experience in clinical research and administrative psychiatry, has been working hard to stop patients from relapsing and returning. They do everything they can to protect patients' anonymity including using paper records instead of computer systems that could be hacked. The phone and information technology systems have also been upgraded. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 79 percent of Promises' alumni were continuously sober for 90 days. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...