By Jennifer McDougall Heartbreak is one of the most profound pains we experience, especially when it takes us by surprise. For those in recovery, the pain of a breakup or loss can…
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By Jennifer McDougall featuring Chris Prentiss “A relationship is like a garden. To create a condition that will cause your plants to thrive and produce abundantly, you must weed, water, fertilize, and…
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By Jennifer McDougall Self-destructive behavior can be subtle, yet it has a profound impact on the lives of those who engage in it—and the people around them. Whether it’s you or someone…
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By Jennifer McDougall Studies have found reading to be one of the most beneficial activities you can do that can help improve your life and physical well-being. Reading can help improve your…
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By Jennifer McDougall Codependency is a term that describes a relationship dynamic where one person relies excessively on another for their sense of self-worth and happiness. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as…
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By Jennifer McDougall Getting sober is one of the most life-changing decisions you’ll ever make, but it can also come with challenges—especially when your friends and family aren’t supportive. For some, the…
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By Jennifer McDougall How we feel, and the circumstances of our lives can depend significantly on who we choose to surround ourselves with. The crucial question is asking yourself whether or not…
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There may not be one single secret to happiness, but it appears that science has closed in on one of its key contributing factors. A recently published study that appeared in the…
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Chris Prentiss co-founded Passages Malibu with his son Pax in 2001, after helping Pax address the underlying issues that were driving his addictive behavior. Through Chris’ dedicated help, Pax was able to get…
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Many of the articles we read and the studies we observe discuss drug and alcohol abuse in the United States. However, drug and alcohol abuse is a worldwide problem and has been…
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By Jennifer McDougall Drug and alcohol addiction doesn’t just affect the individual struggling with dependency—it impacts everyone around them, including friends, family, and colleagues. For employers, managing an addicted employee can be…
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We are the world’s most innovative and effective residential drug and alcohol treatment program, partly due to our treatment teach approach. Unlike other treatment centers, Passages is not 12-step based and rather focuses…
