By Jennifer McDougall Do you ever feel like no one truly understands what you’re going through, whether it’s your personal struggles or life’s challenges? Have you tried to talk with friends, family members, or even a counselor at school or work? While those people may be able to provide someContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Addiction is often a complicated problem, especially when the person suffering from addiction is your parent. Addiction affects the entire family and can strain relationships, finances, and much more. If you’re trying to help a parent who struggles with drug or alcohol addiction, it’s important first toContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall It’s easy to feel weighed down when your problems become too much to handle. But before you think the only option is to deal with things on your own, consider the alternative: therapy. Therapy can help you get rid of pent-up feelings, gain control of your emotions,Continue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Substance abuse-related issues can have a profound impact on the lives of those who are affected by them. Individuals struggling with substance abuse-related issues may feel isolated from friends, family members, and other loved ones. This can make it difficult for them to get help for theirContinue 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 Twelve-Step Programs do not work for everyone. That’s why Pax and Chris Prentiss, co-founders of Passages Malibu, created a holistic treatment program that emphasizes one-on-one counseling rather than group gatherings. As a result, since 2001, our non-12 step addiction treatment facility has helped thousands of individuals fromContinue Reading
Are you ready to stop an addiction to alcohol and live a healthier, happier life? Our professional team at Passages Malibu drug and alcohol rehab is prepared to help. But unfortunately, alcohol addiction is widespread, and we know you’re probably feeling completely hopeless. That’s why we focus on the journey of healingContinue Reading
Passages Malibu is a luxury drug and alcohol rehab center in Malibu, California, that provides unique non-12 step addiction treatment programs. Being the most prominent luxury treatment center in Southern California certified by the Joint Commission, Passages Malibu is generally more expensive than our sister location in Ventura, California. Many individuals areContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Many people who become dependent on drugs and alcohol to get through the day or night don’t plan to end up in that condition. They may have started as teenagers or young adults, surrounded by peers and influences who led them down the path that brought themContinue 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 Are you ready to make changes in your life to get on the right path to health and happiness? If so, you have come to the right place. Unfortunately, many people who have used and abused alcohol or other addictive drugs in the past know how damagingContinue 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
By Jennifer McDougall Drugs and alcohol suppress the way you feel authentically, causing you to have midstride and confused thoughts or feelings of your emotions and reactions to situations or symptoms in your life. When you get sober, you will most likely discover a wave of freedom to feel everythingContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall “At the bottom of every person’s dependency, there is always pain, Discovering the pain and healing it is an essential step in ending dependency.”― Chris Prentiss, The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure If you are someone who has been struggling with addiction and want to end the cycle and startContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Being treated for substance abuse-related issues at Passages Malibu is the start of something beautiful. Anyone who has struggled to get and stay sober knows how challenging this process is. That is why at Passages, we are fully committed to providing our clients with the best possibleContinue Reading
by Jennifer McDougall When an individual experiences trauma, it is crucial they receive professional therapy, such as what is offered at Passages Addiction Treatment Centers. When trauma goes unhealed, a person may carry around the baggage of their pain everywhere they go and into relationships, their career, and in manyContinue Reading
Passages Addiction Treatment Centers opened it’s doors in 2001 to help those struggling with substance abuse related issues. Many people don’t realize that Passages accepts most private insurance policies to help cover the cost of treatment. Visit PassagesMalibu.com to fill out our confidential insurance form and one of our admissionsContinue Reading
by Jennifer McDougall What sets Passages apart from all other treatment centers? One of the critical elements of Passages is the quality of care and expertise in holistic addiction treatment. Since 2001, Passages has been the leader in the addiction treatment industry. Over twenty thousand people have come directly toContinue Reading
By Dr. Kerri Heath Are you ready to be healthy? Sick of waking up with a hangover, running out of money, and feeling the heaviness of drama that you have created while intoxicated? If you find yourself hitting a wall, but get stuck in the cycle of substance abuse, whyContinue Reading
By Dr. Kerri Heath Sitting in the Zen garden at Passages one afternoon, a client who had only been there for a few days came and sat with us. It was a peaceful day with the soft sounds of the waterfall in the background and the beautiful views of theContinue Reading