Ok, yeah.. not anyone to look up to.. but, he is a Survivor of 8 programs he went to that did not work. When Larry King said.. how was this last program different. He explained they had a 90 day model. A standard thing that everyone does for 90 days... after that they received intensive individual therapy based on your personal needs and it kept evolving. He is also an adult and had decided it was time and wanted help on getting better. It struck a cord.. when he said.. "individual therapy" and "it kept evolving" More like "real" treatment.....not a one size fits all mentality. It does do the ol' 12 step deal. Which I think works for people who believe in a "higher power".
Lets hope if he does go into the "troubled teen" industry... he keeps in mind what really worked for him. However, its doubtful.
Here is an except from the website (keep in mind its 50K a month)
Treatment
Renaissance Malibu’s™ unique integrative approach to treatment is quickly earning a reputation as the best and most advanced available. Founded by Dr. Salvatore Petrucci and developed by the widely respected treatment authority Dr. Daniel Gatlin, The Renaissance Experience™ grants each client access to an unprecedented range of both traditional and innovative treatment options while respecting each client’s need for maximum individual attention.
Starting even before a client arrives at Renaissance Malibu’s facility, the clinical staff works with the client’s family and friends to develop an understanding of significant concerns and issues. Upon arrival, each person receives a series of personal evaluations to assess the client’s status in each of the program’s four main healing components; Mind, Body, Spirit and Relationships. After coordination with all clinical and medical team members, the client moves to a luxurious suite, ready to focus on theirThe distinguishing feature of The Renaissance Experience™ is not just the wide variety of program tracks and treatment approaches, but how the clinical team blends these elements together in an environment crafted to produce the best solutions for long term success. We blend traditional western approaches including individual and group therapy, psychopharmacology such as PROMETA ®, twelve-step meetings, and family programs, with innovative approaches like music and art therapy, corporate team building exercises, adventure therapy experiences, equine experiences and EMDR with techniques proven successful in other cultures such as acupuncture, sweat lodges, and labyrinths. The entire program is presented in an environment supportive of each individual’s unique needs and lifestyle including nutritional counseling, meditation, yoga, a physical trainer and massages.
When a client moves on from Renaissance Malibu, they do so with a renewed outlook on life, secure with the knowledge that they received the finest and most comprehensive treatment available anywhere and supported by their new family in recovery.
