MARTIN SHEEN SUPPORTS SUBSTANCE ABUSE CENTER

TULSA, Okla. - Actor Martin Sheen took a break from his role as president
on the television series "The West Wing" Saturday to help a Tulsa substance
abuse treatment center celebrate the end of its $5 million capital
campaign. Money for the 12&12 facility will go toward expanding the
residential treatment program by a third to about 350 beds. More than 50
percent of the building does not pass code requirements.

June Ross, executive director, said renovations will start in January and
take about a year.

12&12, a nonprofit United Way agency, has provided treatment for thousands
of Oklahomans since it was founded in 1985. It offers a residential program
and has transitional and outpatient living assistance.

Sheen has a connection to 12&12 through his director in the movie
"Badlands," Terrence Malick, a native of Bartlesville whose brother, Chris
Malick, is a local oilman and 12&12 board member.

Sheen said substance abuse takes its toll on individuals and the community
at large.

"You can't swing a cat and not find someone affected by drugs and alcohol,
whether it's indirectly through the pocketbook or directly through someone
they love," he said, alluding to his son Charlie Sheen's well-publicized
struggles.

Sheen, in addition to his TV role as President Bartlet, is best known for
his performances in "Apocalypse Now" and "Wall Street."