"Crossroads Centre At Antigua" to Open in October 1998; Rock Legend Eric Clapton Champions Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center.

LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Oct. 9, 1998--The Crossroads Centre at Antigua, West Indies, a residential treatment facility for alcohol and other drug dependencies founded by legendary guitar bluesman, Eric Clapton, is preparing to open its doors Oct. 15, 1998.

The rehabilitation center is built on ten acres on the Caribbean Island where Clapton has spent a great deal of time. Recently, Hurricane Georges swept through the Caribbean Islands, however, the newly constructed Crossroads Centre at Antigua escaped any major damage.

Crossroads Centre Chief Executive Officer Anne Vance explained, "Antigua is the ideal location. The island provides an environment of seclusion and serenity while being accessible from major cities throughout the U.S. and Europe."

Clapton said, "I want to give back what recovery has given to me...the chance to live again, my health, and a better understanding of who I am and what is important in my life."

Vance added that, "It has been Mr. Clapton's desire to create an affordable, private treatment centre. Additionally, one third of the facility's 36 beds will go to residents of the Caribbean through a subsidized financial program."

Treatment at Crossroads Centre utilizes the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous which is used in most major treatment centres around the world. A staff of counselors, therapists, nutritionists, doctors, and others professionals will oversee a program that is designed to serve the needs of the clientele.

For those wishing treatment at Crossroads Centre at Antigua, initial pre-assessments can be conducted by calling outreach counselors: in the U.S. 714/840-9927 or 888/452-0091 in Europe 011 44 1275 847187 or (toll free in the U.K. only) 0 800 783 9631 and in Antigua 268/562-0035.