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The Insider on Addiction with Expert Pax Prentiss

Addiction Expert and Co-Founder of Passages Malibu speaks on The Insider and reveals some more interesting and startling news on Amy Winehouse’s death. Pax Prentiss Full Interviews

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The Underlying Causes of Addiction

The abuse of and eventual dependency on drugs and alcohol is merely a mechanism to cope with physical, mental, or emotional pain.  In order to stop your addiction, you must first find the underlying causes of your behaviors and why … Continue reading

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Cocaine Addiction and Brian Chemistry

Repeated use of dangerous and addictive stimulant drugs, such as cocaine, often causes a powerful physical and mental dependency that can be difficult to overcome without attending an inpatient rehab program. Recently, a new study has found that stimulant drugs … Continue reading

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Are You Addicted to Food?

Food addiction is a condition that many people find difficult to understand.  Many people have unhealthy eating habits and difficulties with food, but it can be tricky to determine whether an individual merely struggles with eating, or whether they are … Continue reading

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Worldwide Drug Abuse

Many of the articles we read and the studies we observe are discussing drug and alcohol abuse in the United States.  However, drug and alcohol abuse is a problem that is occurring all around the world, and has been an … Continue reading

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Exercise as a Key to Recovery

Exercise is a very crucial component for an individual recovering from any sort of alcohol or drug abuse.  Years of dependency on drugs and alcohol severely diminish your physical state and health, often leading to gaining of fat, loss of … Continue reading

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Finding a New Career After Rehab

If you are recently out of rehab or newly sober, re-entering the workforce can be refreshing and a steady, grounding return to normalcy.  However, it can present certain stressors or challenges.  Maintaining a steady job can be a very positive … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Benefits of Luxury Rehab Centers

Although it may seem like just an added perk and not necessary for complete healing, attending a luxury rehab center does have numerous therapeutic advantages.  Although there are thousands of drug rehab centers throughout the country, not many of them … Continue reading

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Intake Questions Commonly Asked in Alcohol and Drug Recovery

As you begin your journey towards drug and alcohol recovery, the first step at most inpatient rehab centers is professional assessment. Before treatment begins, medical and mental health professionals must better understand your physical and mental state in order to … Continue reading

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Maintaining Motivation During Transition

Whenever we begin journeying a positive path, we can grow weary along the way from time to time. In the days, weeks and months following alcohol or drug recovery, there might be moments where we feel our motivation waning. However, … Continue reading

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