Why the Start of the Year Often Sees a Surge in Addiction Treatment Admissions

By Jennifer McDougall The holiday season is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and communal reflection. However, for many people, it can also be a period of intensified stress, heightened substance use, and emotional triggers. As a result, substance abuse treatment centers often notice a surge in admissions calls whenContinue Reading

Preparing a Child for Visiting a Parent in Rehab: A Guide to Navigating Emotions and Expectations

When a family member enters rehabilitation for substance abuse, it impacts not just the individual but the entire family unit. For children, understanding and coping with a parent’s absence due to rehab can be particularly challenging. Preparing a child for a visit to a parent in rehab requires sensitivity, honesty,Continue Reading

Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help

By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” –Albert Camus When it comes to personal struggles with drug and alcohol use, asking for help can seem like an impossible feat. Individuals who have suffered from substance useContinue Reading

By Jennifer McDougall Since August 11, 2001, Passages Malibu has stood at the forefront of non-12-Step addiction treatment. When Passages Malibu opened its doors 16 years ago, Co-Founders Pax and Chris Prentiss forever changed the way addiction is viewed and treated. Passages Malibu was created after CEO and Co-Founder, PaxContinue Reading

By Jennifer McDougall Since 2015, Passages Venice has been offering outpatient addiction treatment in the vibrant city of Venice, California. On August 10, 2017, we celebrated two years of outpatient therapy at our Venice location. Passages Venice is part of the Passages Addiction Treatment Centers family, which includes: Passages MalibuContinue Reading