A High End Alcohol Detox and Rehab | Celebrity Abuse

A disturbing trend in the news today is the continued reports of celebrities; actors, singers, and politicians checking themselves into a drug and alcohol detox and/or a drug and alcohol rehab. Although my first instinct is to always feel sorry that alcoholism or drug addiction has taken over their lives, I sometimes wonder if an alcohol detox and alcohol rehab are just there as a perceived quick fix.

                Maybe they’ve done or said something that is seen by the public as being not politically correct or scandalous so they check out while checking in to rehab. It sometimes seems that by checking into an alcohol detox or alcohol rehab, they feel it excuses their bad behavior and all should be forgiven. At least that’s the public relations spin I think is being played out. Of course I could just be jaded from the onslaught of celebs hitting rehab. To me it comes across as insincere because the exclusive facility has a full spa and ocean views.

                Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m always hopeful that some celebrities are seriously trying to stop the patterns of their addictive behavior, and for those I am truly impressed. They understand what’s on the line and not just going off to rehab for a vacation away from the spotlight – as cameras are not allowed in an alcohol detox or an alcohol rehab.

                For the rest of us, those who are hoping to find answers and the path to a new life, pay the price. Because of rehab abuse by a number of addicts, insurance companies rarely cover this type of program now-a-days, and since a thirty-day stay in an alcohol detox and rehab is somewhat costly, most Americans cannot afford the help they seek. It would appear only the rich and famous can afford ‘help.’

                An effective, and less expensive, treatment for a lot of addicts is an outpatient treatment program, but there are no guarantees of successful treatment. Success truly depends on the person’s drive and goal to remain clean and sober.

                So, regardless of the marble bathroom, the daily massage and steam, or the horse rides though the country, success is a matter left up to the individual.