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After a three year battle with alcohol addiction, Yahoo Sports first reported Kelly Pavlik entered rehab Nov. 4. His father, Mike Pavlik, said his son checked himself in after talking with his family.
Pavlik's problem is far from unique. A celebrity entering a rehabilitation center seems to be a daily occurrence, but what leads to the downfall of someone so successful? Executive Director of the Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic Jerry Carter said temptation can be greater when you're high-profile.
"Just the exposure to that. The opportunity is there," Carter said. "There's great availability, and it's part of the culture that they are around."
The article said Pavlik's addiction to beer began after his championship fight in 2007. Carter said alcohol addiction is a disease and to cure it, you need physical, emotional and mental acceptance.
"The hallmark or true acceptance is the willingness to do whatever it takes to get well," Carter explained.
Pavlik is an in-patient at Betty Ford. His team said Youngstown's boxing hero plans to stay there until he's confident he can live a sober life.
"[Being an in-patient] gets you out of the normal routine of your life. You get some separation from your everyday environment," Carter said.
Studies show the 90 day or longer treatment program is the most successful versus shorter programs.
Yahoo Sports reported that Pavlik's co-manager saying he's not sure if Pavlik will ever fight again, but that's not what's important right now. Today, Pavlik's biggest opponent is addiction.
Pavlik's problem is far from unique. A celebrity entering a rehabilitation center seems to be a daily occurrence, but what leads to the downfall of someone so successful? Executive Director of the Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic Jerry Carter said temptation can be greater when you're high-profile.
"Just the exposure to that. The opportunity is there," Carter said. "There's great availability, and it's part of the culture that they are around."
The article said Pavlik's addiction to beer began after his championship fight in 2007. Carter said alcohol addiction is a disease and to cure it, you need physical, emotional and mental acceptance.
"The hallmark or true acceptance is the willingness to do whatever it takes to get well," Carter explained.
Pavlik is an in-patient at Betty Ford. His team said Youngstown's boxing hero plans to stay there until he's confident he can live a sober life.
"[Being an in-patient] gets you out of the normal routine of your life. You get some separation from your everyday environment," Carter said.
Studies show the 90 day or longer treatment program is the most successful versus shorter programs.
Yahoo Sports reported that Pavlik's co-manager saying he's not sure if Pavlik will ever fight again, but that's not what's important right now. Today, Pavlik's biggest opponent is addiction.
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