A true story. I had a musician friend who was addicted to hard drugs. We tried all ways to get him off it, including locking him up and bringing him to a psychiatrist. One final thing we did was to fly him overseas. He claimed that without his regular supply sources, he might be able to make it through with his cold turkey. Well, to cut a long story short. He failed, we failed, and a whole lot of money was wasted.

If I had known of a proper Rehabs centre, he could have had a better chance of success. Sunset Malibu is a successful, high end, private drug and alcohol rehab center. The staff is well equipped to handle the needs of anyone suffering from eating disorders, pain killer addiction, or substance abuse. Individuals and families seeking refuge from the pain of alcoholism or drug abuse can find sanctuary in their private surroundings. They have dedicated staff members that have "been there" and are empathetic to the needs of their patients. There are many methodological approaches to private drug treatment, but they all agree on one key point: To beat addiction, you have to attack its roots. So, if you have a friend whom you suspect might be having a problem, do the right thing. Go to the right place and get the right help. You could well save his life. My friend was not that lucky. He has since passed on, still an addict then.