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Celebrity Alcohol Rehab

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Celebrities in the News

With all the attention paid to the status of celebrities and their relationship with drugs and alcohol, very little is said of the places where they seek treatment. When it becomes clear that you or your loved one need to seek out an alcohol rehabilitation center that is efficient and effective, we can look to celebrities for guidance on how to choose the best of the best to ensure that we receive the treatment and personalized attention that we need.

The Canyon is a celebrity style alcohol rehab in Peace Park, California, just outside of Beverly Hills. A sprawling estate tucked away in the Santa Monica Mountains, we provide the seclusion you need to heal and the amenities, accommodations and attention that would please even the most diva-like celebrity.

Celebrity Style Accommodations at Alcohol Rehab

At The Canyon, we provide gender separate accommodations for men and women to provide the utmost comfort and relaxation. Casa Angeles is for women, an elegant mountainside home with gorgeous views. Beautifully designed rooms, a swimming pool and Jacuzzi, private areas for meditation, reading and introspection characterize the home that you will inhabit during your stay.

Casa Azul is our spacious home where male clients reside, airy and open, out on a meadow ridge with its own swimming pool, Jacuzzi and patio. The second floor rooms all have private views and the downstairs area is an open area that includes the dining room, kitchen and room for group meetings.

Celebrity Style Amenities at Alcohol Rehab

From the organic meals served each day to the wide range of alternative therapies and treatments, the number of possible combinations of activities and events each day are practically endless. At The Canyon, we offer combined gender and single gender groups, structured metaphor/ experiential groups and codependency groups as well as one on one therapy sessions each week. Our therapeutic amenity offerings include everything from expressive therapy and psychodrama to adventure/ropes therapy and equine assisted psychotherapy. Our yoga, bodywork and massage options as well as the endless trails on the property round out the celebrity rehab experience.

Celebrity Style Personal Attention at Alcohol Rehab

At The Canyon, you will have a personal therapist with whom you will have one on one therapy sessions each week. At these sessions you will review the different therapeutic amenities available here at The Canyon, discuss your experience with the ones you've chosen thus far and add and remove therapies to your schedule according to your needs. From your medical needs to your nutrition goals to your individualized therapy and family therapy needs, personal attention is the focus at The Canyon.

Alcohol Rehab at The Canyon

The Canyon is a celebrity style alcohol rehab in the Santa Monica Mountains just outside of Beverly Hills, California. We provide a personalized treatment plan for each and every person who comes to stay with us. No two experiences will be alike. From the moment that your alcohol detoxification or alcohol treatment begins, the Master's level staff at The Canyon is dedicated to your recovery. If you have any questions about our amenities or therapeutic options or if you would like to take a tour of our facilities, contact us at The Canyon today at .

Past News Stories about Alcohol and Celebrities

Alcohol abuse and addiction can be found in all walks of life and the lives of the rich and famous are no exception. Celebrities are often exposed to drugs and alcohol at a higher rate than the average person as it’s thought to be, "just a part of the business" in addition to it being glamorized. The paychecks these celebrities take home make it possible for them to fund an expensive drug or alcohol habit and in combination with all the negative influences that flock to them, it's easy to see how a long term addiction can occur.

Alcoholism in the entertainment industry is nothing new; read some of the coverage over the last several years. Many of the celebrities have since gone to rehab and turned their lives around while a few still struggle with their addiction.

Rob Lowe Talks Addiction On Oprah

The former teen heartthrob Rob Lowe gets real about his past problem, his longtime sobriety and the success and happiness he found post-addiction.

Celebrity lives are different from ours, from the press and the money to the parties and the opportunities. But when it comes to addiction, the playing field is leveled. Whether you’re famous or a complete unknown, you have to face recovery from substance abuse the same way – one step at a time.

Rob Lowe recently took to Oprah’s stage this week to talk about the highs and lows of celebrity, his famous friends, and his struggle with alcohol addiction. The 47-year-old Lowe was sharing tales from his autobiography, Stories I Only Tell My Friends.

Rob Lowe Hits Bottom

In treatment, there is a lot of talk about hitting rock bottom. For Lowe that came during his infamous sex tape scandal. "It ends up being the greatest thing that ever happened to me," he told Oprah. "Because what it ends up doing is accelerating my alcohol [addiction] to where I finally get sober. I have been able to have the rest of my life that I'm so blessed with, which is now 20 years of sobriety."

Lowe attributes his out-of-control partying in his 20s to the combination of sudden fame and internal issues. "I had long ago become a creation, a public image made to be consumed, piled on top of a precarious shell of a little boy wanting to be loved,” he told Oprah. “Finally, the whole thing has caved in around me, and I am thrilled."

Rob also opened up to the talk show queen about his childhood friend Charlie Sheen, someone he still cares about deeply. "He doesn't want anything to do with [rehab]," Rob told Oprah. "I look at him as a scout. He is out there seeing if guys like he and I can make it without [rehab], and we'll see how that goes."

Meanwhile, Rob seems thankful for going the traditional route, crediting his clean living with allowing him to enjoy life with his wife of more than 20 years and their two teenage sons. He’s also appearing regularly alongside Amy Poehler on the sitcom Parks & Recreation, proving second acts are possible in Hollywood and that life in recovery can be fuller than someone in the throes of addiction could ever imagine.

Alcohol a Factor In Sex Crimes for Former KC & the Sunshine Band Member

A disco-era musician was recently sentenced to seven years in prison for sexual conduct with several minor boys, attributing the incidents to alcohol use.

Richard Finch, a former member of ‘70s group KC and the Sunshine Band, was sentenced in Ohio to seven years in prison for sex charges involving teen boys, a crime he traces back to substance use.

On December 6, 2010, the bassist and music producer entered pleas of no contest in Licking County Common Pleas Court to unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and several other charges. The 56-year-old Finch apologized to a judge and the teens, saying he had little memory of the activities because he was impaired by alcohol, according The Huffington Post.

Finch Blames Alcohol for Misconduct

Finch was arrested in March 2010 after one of the victims spoke up, and he eventually admitted to the crimes perpetrated on boys ranging in age from 13 to 17. While Finch told the judge he takes "responsibility 100 percent" for his conduct, he did point to alcohol as a major factor in his legal troubles.

"I am very proud of the legacy in the music business that I have created, but sadly because of my stupidity while under the influence of alcohol, I will not be remembered for that contribution and, rather, I will be remembered for this unfortunate moment in time," Finch said. "It is my own fault and I will work hard to regain trust and respect from those I let down, including myself."

Jackass 3-D’s Dry Set

Jackass 3-D’s Dry Set Jackass star Steve-O gets by with a little help from his friends on the set in order to stay sober and healthy.

The stars of Jackass have been known to pull some downright irresponsible stunts, but they were the picture of sobriety on the set of their most recent movie. Jackass 3D star Johnny Knoxville reportedly banned the cast from drinking while working in order to show support for co-star Steve-O, a recovering alcoholic.

Steve-O’s Alcohol Recovery

Born Stephen Glover, Steve-O has now been sober for two-and-a-half years, following a lengthy struggle with addiction. Steve-O’s substance abuse issues were made public during a taped intervention with addiction specialist and MTV staple Dr. Drew Pinsky. Steve-O went into treatment in 2008 following an intervention staged by Knoxville and Pinsky. It was a rare serious moment among the longtime friends who are usually known for their goofy stunts and crazy pranks. When the crew reconvened in January 2010, Knoxville made sure the set was alcohol free so Steve-O would have the support needed to stay sober.

The crew didn’t go so far as to all refrain from partying during the filming process, but any imbibing was done off the set and out of view of Steve-O.

It’s a start.

McGraw’s Hard-drinking Past

Tim McGraw gave up drinking several years ago, but only after he found he couldn't hide his partying from his wife, even via text.

We’ve heard many reasons for giving up drinking, but blaming technology for seeking sobriety? Tim McGraw has been sober for three years now, and says his wife and three daughters were his motivation – as well as some incriminating drunk texts.

“I only learned how to text because back when I was drinking, I would get in trouble when I would call my wife and she would find out I was drinking,” the singer-turned-actor told PopEater. “And then I started slurring my texts and I figured hell, I gotta quit drinking.”

It’s no doubt improved his 14-year marriage to country star Faith Hill. McGraw said he realized his drinking was threatening to turn him into an absentee father just like his own. “I wasn’t 28 anymore. I had to grow up,” he told Men’s Health in 2009. “I want to be home every night. I want to take my kids to school. That’s what’s important to me. Once I realized that, it was clear what I had to do.”

Celebrating the Life of Betty Ford, Treatment Pioneer

The former First Lady paved the way for modern treatment programs and methods, and she made talking about addiction less taboo.

She lived a long, full life and is remembered as a First Lady, cancer survivor and activist. She’s also seen as a substance abuse treatment pioneer by many in the treatment and recovery community.

Mrs. Ford was initially an unwilling spokesperson for substance abuse. She was reportedly very angry in 1978, when barely a year after leaving the White House, her family staged an intervention. They had decided it was time to confront Betty about her growing alcohol and prescription painkiller abuse (the pills were opioid analgesics, originally prescribed a decade earlier for a pinched nerve). Despite her negative reaction to the confrontation, Mrs. Ford agreed to enter the Long Beach Naval Hospital to seek treatment, taking part in what would turn out to be a hardcore, rigid, military-style program.

Upon completing treatment, Betty began opening up, publically baring her own pain and struggles in an effort to remove the stigma from the disease of addiction. As a result, she made it easier for all of us to talk openly about the issues of alcoholism and substance abuse and for those who are afflicted to more easily seek help.

Her legacy laid the groundwork for modern-day treatment methods and made the subject of addiction less taboo. To have a well-respected, high-profile person put a face to the often misunderstood disease of addiction was a game changer. While we’ll never be able to get an accurate count of the number of lives saved by her honestly addressing the topic of addiction, there’s no doubt many would have succumbed to the disease without her example to follow. A former First Lady couldn’t have used her position and power for a better purpose.

Is Charlie Sheen Ready to Return to Work?

After a rough few months, Charlie Sheen has a new show, but some experts wonder if that’s the best thing for him.

As anyone with a TV or access to the Internet knows, Charlie Sheen has become more famous this year for his antics than his acting as he showed off his live-in “goddesses,” publically took his bosses to task and granted several overly candid interviews. It made for great entertainment, but not everyone saw the humor. Many addiction experts were speculating that Sheen’s struggle with drugs and alcohol had resurfaced. There was also concern for his mental health, with some suggesting the actor may suffer from bipolar disorder.

Sheen Back on TV

After a few months of lying low, Sheen recently announced he is heading back to work. Just months after being fired from his hit sitcom Two and a Half Men, he’s returning to TV in the new series Anger Management, loosely based on the film of the same name. Sheen will play a therapist with some trouble controlling his temper on a show that reunites him with producer Joe Roth, who worked with Charlie on films included Major League, Young Guns and Three Musketeers.

But is Sheen ready for the pressures of a new show? Experts aren’t so sure. He underwent a home-based treatment program of his own creation earlier this year, which raises the question: Without ongoing outpatient treatment or a plan for avoiding relapse, will Sheen’s newfound sobriety be lasting? Sheen’s own claims that he cured himself of his substance abuse are also worrisome, since awareness that recovery is a lifelong process is key to remaining sober over the long haul.

Only time will tell if Sheen has truly overcome his addiction issues. Meanwhile, his old show began filming its new season with replacement star Ashton Kutcher. It’s been reported that CBS will kill off Sheen’s old character on Two and a Half Men in the first episode.

Other Reated News

Rodney King Arrested Again, Marijuana to Blame

The reason for Rodney King’s latest run in with the law isn’t as important as the bigger issue it raises: What can be done for long-term substance abusers to offer them hope?

Rodney King’s ongoing legal woes are a sad example of the continuing chaos caused by the disease of addiction. It’s an all too common problem among those who spend decades battling substance abuse or alcoholism.

Rodney King Under the Influence

While best known for the 1991 police brutality case that led to the 1992 LA Riots, King’s latest brush with the law came when he was arrested on July 12, 2011, on the suspicion of driving under the influence. Reports show he was allegedly under the influence of a "medical marijuana prescription" when police booked him.

"I had marijuana in me that I take to deal with migraine headaches and pain in my lower extremities, although I should not have been driving," King told CNN following his arrest. Authorities have not released results of the blood test to determine King’s blood alcohol level.

King was released several hours after his arrest in California’s Moreno Valley and issued a citation to appear for a court hearing within 45 days. Sheriff's officials are expected to submit the case to the Riverside County District Attorney's office, which will decide whether to prosecute King. He was also cited this past March for driving without a license after being pulled over in Arcadia, California.

Rodney King’s Addiction Past

While not all of King’s numerous arrests have been drug related, he did appear in a CNN documentary earlier this year, discussing his ongoing struggle with alcohol abuse.

I'll always have an issue when it comes to alcohol,” King said, adding, “My dad was an alcoholic, the addiction part is in my blood. What I've learned to do is to arrest my — addiction, arrest it myself, so I don't get arrested."

That honesty shows how difficult alcohol addiction can be to overcome and the tight grip it can have on people. It also illustrates the genetic nature of the disease and how it can run through families like a deadly cancer. King has sought treatment in the past, even appearing on a season of Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew, but continues to struggle. While his ongoing issues can be disheartening for someone else wondering if they can overcome alcoholism or drug addiction, they should find hope in the fact that hundreds of thousands are successfully living in recovery today, taking it one day at a time. There is no different road to sobriety for a long-term substance abuser. While everyone’s story is unique, treatment is similar, and it starts with taking that first step.

Air Traffic Controller Working While Intoxicated

A Denver-based veteran air traffic controller was recently pulled when his blood-alcohol level tested above the acceptable limit while on the job.

We all know about the dangers of drunk driving, but what about drunk flying or drunk air traffic controlling? It happens, and when it does, hundreds of lives are put at risk.

The most recent reported incident happened in Denver, when an air traffic controller with 25 years of experience was removed from duty after he tested positive for alcohol while on the job. ABC News reported that the controller was six hours into an eight-hour shift at the Denver Center, which oversees aircraft flying in more than nine states, when Federal Aviation Administration officials entered the center to administer drug and alcohol testing.

The test reportedly revealed that the controller was above the legal limit for blood-alcohol content for controllers, which is less than .02 (automobile drivers are considered drunk when they have a blood-alcohol level of .08 or above).

Consequences of Working Under the Influence

While DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) arrests can result in little more than a slap on the wrist (it seems a celeb racks one up nearly every weekend lately), air safety officials take the offense much more seriously. The controller in question was immediately removed from duty and is currently in an alcohol rehabilitation facility, local ABC station KMGH reported.

The FAA continues to investigate the incident, while the president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association issued a statement saying, “We take our responsibility of ensuring aviation safety very seriously. That includes acting professionally in all that we do. ... thus, the incident is deeply troubling. [We] will continue to work to keep our airspace system the world's safest.”

Studies show that those in high-stress jobs -- including doctors, nurses, pilots and CEOs -- are at higher risk for addiction. They often begin using drugs or alcohol to help them cope with the intense demands and long hours, then before they know it, they are addicted. It’s a timely reminder that substance abuse can happen to anyone, even successful professionals.

Anne Lamott Tackles Teen Drug Use In Fiction

The writer Anne Lamott put her firsthand knowledge of addiction to good use in her best-selling novel, showing how substance abuse spirals out of control.

It wasn’t written as a manual to help parents spot teen drug use, but Anne Lamott’s New York Times best selling novel Imperfect Birds does just that. Woven in between the prose is the story of a mother raising her 17-year-old daughter in the San Francisco Bay Area. Complete with a quaint small town, a nearby big city, a stepfather and some quirky supporting characters, the book seems to tell a story that could be any of our lives.

The story takes a turn as the smart, athletic Rosie continues to lie her way through her senior year of high school, hiding her alarmingly increasing abuse of alcohol, Ecstasy, pot and prescription meds from her parents, it becomes hard to keep reading. When will Elizabeth catch on to her daughter’s deception? Will she get help in time?

Fiction Mimics Reality of Addiction

Rosie’s story is almost stereotypical in its progression from small infractions to trouble with law enforcement to home drug tests and taking greater risks. Like other addicts, she finds a way to manipulate her loved ones and downplay her problem. Without giving away the ending, Rosie does eventually seek treatment, even if it is against her will.

Lamott, a recovering alcoholic herself, is careful not to wrap up the story with a neat bow, though, or provide an unrealistic “happily every after” ending. As anyone knows who has battled drug or alcohol addiction or loved someone who has, getting clean is rarely cut and dried. This nonfiction book does a great job, though, of showing that there is hope and a bright future beyond substance abuse.

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