5 Notable Rehab Facilities The route to become famous passes through very dark alleys and these include the ones routing around addiction to substances that should always be kept at a distance. Notable people have become victims of substance abuse, which has led to the evolution of some of the most distinguished rehab facilities in the USA. Notable rehab facilities are not just to suit the needs of the rich and infamously famous, but also to protect the common citizens with their team of experts, amenities, distinguished help and professional step-by-step guidance. From treatment for addiction to depression to eating disorders to recovery from alcohol addiction, rehab centers offer an array of services these days. Notable among these are the following centers: 1. Passages, Malibu:
http://vimeo.com/44367102 This is founded by father and son team Chris and Pax Prentiss. Initiated to help Pax overcome his struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, Passages stands out for the unique treatment program. It is one of the most innovative drug and alcohol treatment centers in the world. It does not follow the regular 12-step approach, and instead ventures out to use treatment plans that suit the individual’s need, so that each addict can be treated according to what he/she was and what he/she wants to become. They use holistic methods of treatments and do not view addiction as a disease. They believe that addiction can be treated by focusing on the patient’s emotional, mental and behavioral issues. Patients are treated as individuals in a five-star, 10 acre setting, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. They are privy to various luxurious facilities like gyms, swimming pools, basketball and tennis courts, gourmet meals by the in-house chef, to suit each individual’s dietary and nourishment specifications in keeping with their treatment. 2. The Betty Ford Center, California:
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Founded in 1982 by late U.S. first lady, it offers inpatient as well as outpatient services. It offers day stays and extended stays to its patients. The Rancho Mirage, California, has 100 beds for patients and an intensive outpatient program. It offers programs not just for its listed patients but also for their affected families. They have a specialized care center for the children of alcoholics and addicts. The center runs on the funds and donations given to the Betty Ford Center Foundation. Among its previous patients were Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Downy Jr and Stevie Nicks. It has treated over 90,000 patients in the last 20 years and maintains its reputation and levels of excellence in the area. 3. Cirque Lodge, Utah:
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/fortune/0910/gallery.cirque_lodge_rehab.fortune/ It was founded by Richard Loose in 1999 and another facility was opened in 2002 in a former television studio. It holds a maximum of 56 patients at any given time. It is based on the 12-Step program and treatment incorporates experiential therapy with a focus on activity based treatment. Patients are encouraged to undertake an activity that distracts them and keeps them occupied and interested like fishing, skiing or diving. It includes both group and individual psychotherapy. Its proximity to natural surroundings also acts as an ideal place for healing and recovery away from home. 4. Pasadena Recovery Center:
http://treatment-facilities.findthebest.com/l/1248/Pasadena-Recovery-Center Although it was the setting for VH1’s reality series ‘Celebrity Rehab’, this center offers comprehensive care for all kinds of patients. It takes a holistic approach at recovery and treats clients with mental, physical and spiritual recovery. It was founded by renowned psychiatrist Dr. Lee Bloom and his daughter Alison Triessel and son Michael Bloom. It uses the 12-step recovery program and combines it with extensive counselling and conversational therapy. 5. Caron Foundation, Pennsylvania:
http://www.thefix.com/content/caron-main-campus It uses the ‘Minnesota Model’ of treatment in which addiction is considered to be a lifelong diseases whose only cure is abstinence, along with the 12-step program. It has around 9 centers around US and one in Bermuda. It offers medical detoxification and residential counselling programs, as well as relapse treatment. Steven Tyler and Liza Minnelli were its most famous clientele. Sources: 1. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/top-rehab-facilities-america/story?id=15528513#6 2. http://www.healthcareglobal.com/top_ten/top-10-business/rehab-clinics-in-the-world
3. http://gawker.com/5650757/a-guide-to-celebrity-rehab-centers