NBA Star Shares Recovery

From left, Dr. Evan Miller (Sober Living By The Sea Clinical Director), Paige Willard (SLBTS Marketing Director), former pro basketball player Chris Herren and James Bailey (SLBTS Executive Director)

The only way to make a subject less taboo is to talk about
it. In the eating disorder recovery field we have watched several celebrities
bring attention to eating disorders by talking about their own struggles; Calista
Flockhart, Demi Lovatto, Jessica Alba, Kate Bekinsale, Lady Gaga, Princess
Diana, Portia DeRossi, Tracey Gold and many more. Chris Herren, a former NBA
star with the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics who has more than four years of
sobriety is also talking about what addiction has done to his life.

Herren, visited The Victorian – Eating Disorder Treatment’s
sister facility, The Rose Rehab last week to speak with clients in treatment
and help raise awareness about addiction and recovery. Herren has been alcohol
and drug-free since Aug. 1, 2008. He struggled with substance abuse for much of
his basketball career. He has since refocused his life to put his sobriety and
family above all else, along with a mission to help others.

The visit was part of Herren’s partnership with our parent
company, CRC Health Group, known as one of the nation’s largest providers of
addiction treatment and behavioral health services.

“As I travel the United States speaking and sharing my
story, each day I see first-hand the need for effective treatment
programs,” Herren said in a press release. “CRC Health Group offers a
comprehensive network of treatment facilities and programs nationwide and I
enjoy working with them to make a difference in the lives of people struggling
with substance abuse.”

If you or a loved one
is struggling with alcohol, drug or eating disorder addiction please reach out
to The Victorian. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you have
about recovery and treatment. Call (888) 268 – 9182