One of the most famous treatment centers is the Betty Ford Center in California, which offers inpatient and outpatient treatment for drug addiction and alcoholism. In 1982, former first lady Betty Ford established the Betty Ford Center after struggling with alcohol abuse and addiction to prescription pills.
Celebrities who have been in rehab for drug and alcohol addiction include Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Mel Gibson. US Congressman Patrick Kennedy was treated in rehab for addiction to prescription pain medication and former Congressman Mark Foley was treated in rehab for alcoholism.
