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privatized treatment . overview edit the company was started by richard rogg . elements behavioral health now owns promises . for its treatment method promises uses the term malibu model which it registered in 2004 as a service mark . 1 the malibu model differs from traditional models by allowing patients more liberty and providing privatized treatment in contrast to regular rehab involving peer groups never leaving the facility and limited visitors . the malibu model has come under criticism with some critics claiming the model prioritizes the rehabilitation of public relations rather than addiction treatment . 2 as of 2014 the fee for a one month stay is 57 000 3 4 which must be paid in advance and is non refundable if the client leaves or is expelled prior to completion of the stay . according to the los angeles times the no refund policy has prompted a number of lawsuits . 5 promises clientele has included actress lindsay lohan 6 singer britney spears 7 writer and comedian harris wittels 4 musician ville valo and musician marilyn manson . promises is not licensed to provide physician or medical services . in 2004 the state of california cited the organization for providing medical services administering tb tests and having doctors conduct physical exams . promises stopped the practice as a result . 5 references edit uspto website serial 76505065 sm of richard rogg and westside sober living centers inc now promises treatment centers rehab is rehab a publicity tool for public figures little evidence that costly treatment programs work join together 2007 06 18 retrieved 2007 12 29 a b you made it weird 236 harris wittels returns 2014 11 19 a b the trouble with rehab malibu style los angeles times october 9 2007 waxman sharon 2007 06 17 stars check in stars check out new york times retrieved 2007 12 29 britney spears completes stint in rehab people 2007 03 21 retrieved 2007 12 29 external links edit promises.com this article about a medical pharmaceutical or 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