CELEBRITY REHAB

That painful acceptance speech at the Hollywood Film Awards last year (watch again here if you forgot) was the main reason for Johnny Depp to quit drinking. And no, he didn’t check into a celebrity rehab center, but chose for professional counseling at home. We wish Johnny all the luck and stamina in the world but in case things don’t work out on the couch with Amber we’ll start looking around for other options.

Johnny is far from the first celebrity superstar suffering from an alcohol and/or drugs problem and shall by no means be the last. That’s why there are a variety of fancy rehab centers where you can rehabilitate and discuss your problems in very comfortable circumstances. You would almost consider booking a vacation there if it wouldn’t cost your your annual salary.

Cirque Lodge // Sundance, Utah
One of the most famous among the luxury rehabs is the Cirque Lodge. Located in Sundance right above the skiresort, with the same name, this clinic offers rehabilitation for those suffering from alcohol and drug addictions.
Price: € 21.500 a month
Famous clientèle: Lindsay Lohan, Mary-Kate Olsen, Eva Mendes, Kirsten Dunst

Passages // Malibu, California

This clinic is located on a clif in Malibu and looks out over the ocean. There are two juice bars, a library, a gym, a media room, a chef and 12 guest rooms each with their own marble bath. The exclusive touch is what makes this clinic even more special. No more than 12 guests at a time can stay in the 4700 m2 house.
Price: For the basic 30 day program €65.000.
Famous clientèle: Mel Gibson, David Hasselhoff, Andy Dick, Natasha Lyonne, Stephen Baldwin

Betty Ford Clinic // Rancho Mirage, California
De Betty Ford clinic was the first of its kind and has seen everyone from Elizabeth Taylor and Liza Minnelli to Johnny Cash and yes, of course Lindsay Lohan. This clinic is everything but luxurious. Betty Ford is known for being one of the strictest centers where celebrities are treated as any other person and they have to do their own chores.
Price: €21.500 a month, shared by all the guests that are staying there at that time.
Famous clientèle: David Hasselhoff, Keith Urban, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ozzy Osbourne, Chevy Chase, Drew Barrymore, Billy Joel, Liza Minnelli, Bobby Brown, Elizabeth Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Johnny Cash, Alice Cooper, Lindsay Lohan

Promises // Malibu, California
Located in one of the most beautiful coastal places in California, Promises promises a very comfortable stay. No more is expected of the guests than lounging and relaxing on the beach.
Price: Almost € 7.500 a week.
Famous clientèle: Lindsay Lohan, Robert Downey, Jr., Andy Dick, Charlie Sheen, Matthew Perry, Britney Spears, Christian Slater, Diana Ross, Tim Allen, Ben Affleck

Wonderland // Los Angeles, California
The rooms have high ceilings and soft duvets. The center also offers ‘set and tour support’ meaning rockstars or movie stars are accompanied by a professional when working to keep them in check.
Price: nearly € 7.500 a week.
Famous clientèle: Lindsay Lohan, Mike Tyson, Christian Slater, Pat O’Brien, Michael Jackson