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Good Vibes For Ben!
August 07, 2001 http://www.etonline.com

From JASON BIGGS and TARA REID to SHANNON ELIZABETH, Hollywood's sweetest stars had nothing but positive vibes for BEN AFFLECK, as he currently seeks help in a Malibu rehab center for alcohol abuse. Entertainment Tonight broke the news on Friday that actor Ben Affleck had voluntarily admitted himself into the Promises facility last Tuesday, July 31. 

ET caught up with Jason Biggs at the big premiere for his summer sequel 'American Pie 2,' where he told our MARK STEINES, "I feel terrible. This happens to everyone, not just people in the entertainment industry. These are problems that affect each and every one of us, as long as we seek help, that's a step in the right direction." Co-star Tara Reid echoed the sentiment, "There are moments when you feel like you might lose your mind." CARSON DALY's ex-fiancée also revealed that her family is the key to her ability to maintain a balance in such a crazy industry. "I have a great family, when I'm falling they catch me." 

Things are progressing for Ben, who has made a smooth transition into Promises. The facility, which is also reportedly treating PAULA POUNDSTONE and ROBERT DOWNEY JR., monitors its patients 24-hours a day, but is not a "lock down" facility. Over the weekend Ben was spotted in public on a casual shopping outing, while Robert was seen enjoying lunch with his mother at the nearby eatery, Cafe Marmalade. 

In a statement given only to Entertainment Tonight, Affleck's spokesperson, DAVID POLLICK, said, "Ben is a self-aware and smart man who has decided that a fuller life awaits him without alcohol. He has chosen to seek out professional assistance and is committed to traveling a healthier road with the support of his family, friends and fans." 

Promises is where celebrities such as CHRISTIAN SLATER, CHARLIE SHEEN and TIM ALLEN have sought treatment over the years. Former "Partridge Family" kid, DANNY BONADUCE, is also currently seeking treatment at the clinic, which only has 13 beds available at a time. Promises is described as an "intimate facility with a low patient-staff ratio, thus clients receive the most individualized, comprehensive treatment available." The facility treats everything from alcohol, cocaine and heroin addiction to psychiatric problems.