By Jennifer McDougall You’ve finally decided to get sober. You’re ready to live a healthier and happier life, but you’re worried that your friends will think it’s boring or lame. The truth is, your friends can make all the difference when it comes to staying sober. If they party asContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall: “Why aren’t you drinking?” has become a go-to question for nosy people with no tact. Alcohol is the only drug you seem to need a reason for not using. People are usually trying to be polite by asking. Still, it’s often seen as an invitation to tellContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall: This is a significant time in your life. You’ve decided to get sober, but now you have to figure out what comes next. It’s normal to be overwhelmed at first. Still, soon you’ll start seeing things again and realize that there are many great opportunities in frontContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall If you are an individual who is in recovery from addiction, employment may be one of your biggest concerns. Many people in early recovery are worried about how they will survive financially and how they can continue to make money while working through their substance abuse issues.Continue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Addiction recovery is a journey, but it is not a life sentence. Instead, it’s a process that should be explored with the help of professionals and loved ones. This guide will cover what you can expect from your healing journey and how to prepare for it. IfContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Chris Prentiss is a pioneer in the field of addiction treatment. He co-founded Passages Malibu with his son, Pax Prentiss, an exclusive residential rehab facility that’s known for its revolutionary, non-12-step approach to recovery. He is also the international bestselling author of books such as The AlcoholismContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Self-care is the foundation for a successful sober lifestyle. It allows us to make better choices, achieve our goals, and bring more meaning into our lives. But how do you know if your version of self-care is working? In this post, we’ll explore some of the bestContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Addiction causes so much misery, suffering, and sadness that it is commonly expected that everything will be different in recovery. On the contrary, life in recovery is significantly more fulfilling, although it is not always full of roses and sunlight. Individuals in early recovery frequently endure aContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall The way we start our morning often sets the tone for the rest of the day. A peaceful and well-organized morning routine can be transformative, especially in the context of recovery and personal well-being. Here are some effective strategies to help you create a morning routine thatContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Embarking on a journey free from alcohol can profoundly enhance your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. At Passages Ventura and Passages Malibu, we are committed to supporting you in this life-changing decision with our comprehensive, holistic non-12-step approach to addiction treatment. Immediate Health Benefits of Alcohol AbstinenceContinue Reading
We all have personal boundaries, sometimes called our “comfort zone” or our “personal bubble.” These are the boundaries we make to safeguard our mental and physical well-being. Setting better boundaries is essential for addiction recovery but isn’t always the easiest to do. It has to be done, though, because boundariesContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Do you want to change your life? Mindfulness is the practice of living in the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness practices have many benefits, including reducing stress, boosting memory, and improving decision-making. “When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connectionContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Everything else falls to the wayside when addiction takes over your life, including your relationships, career, school, and mental and physical health. That’s why regaining control of your own life is one of the most liberating elements of recovery. However, it’s easy to get caught up inContinue Reading
by Jennifer McDougall Staying sober over holidays like the Fourth of July can be a challenge for individuals in recovery. This federal holiday is occasionally a day of barbeques, drinking, and cheerful celebrations, even though it is exclusively intended to commemorate the United States’ independence. It’s a good idea forContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Sobriety is the absence of drugs and alcohol and maintaining a clean lifestyle day after day. The term “California Sober” has been introduced in recent years as a way to claim sobriety without fully being abstinent, which can be dangerous for many people, especially those who struggleContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Have you ever wondered how some things work out for some people, and others seem to struggle more through the obstacles in their way? Or how when you envision how you want your life to look and then look back five years later, you realize that everythingContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Taming racing thoughts is an essential act of self-care we all must be aware of in recovery. The obsession and overwhelmingness we put on ourselves can become quite debilitating if we don’t get a quick grasp on them. We’ve all experienced excessive brain chatter before, where weContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Coping with events that disrupt our inner peace and shake us to the core can be upsetting. Knowing how to navigate challenging emotions with a healthy approach is always important, especially if you have struggled with substance abuse-related issues in the past. To avoid a relapse, youContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall “Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.” – Sigmund Freud Give a person freedom and see what they do with it. When you give them space and freedom, what they choose to do with it willContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall “Patience is not the ability to wait. Patience is to be calm no matter what happens, constantly take action to turn it to positive growth opportunities, and have faith to believe that it will all work out in the end while you are waiting.”― Roy T. Bennett ForContinue Reading