By Jennifer McDougall Congratulations on making the decision to go to residential treatment for your substance abuse related issues. We know this was not an easy choice. It takes a lot of courage to admit your shortcomings and commit to changing your life for the better. While you get readyContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall After you have made the decision to go to rehab, the next choice you need to make is whether you with be going to inpatient or outpatient treatment. When you call our admissions office to review the options for treatment, they will be happy to go overContinue Reading
When Chris and Pax Prentiss opened Passages on August 11th, 2001 they had one goal in mind, to open the world’s finest treatment center, and help as many people as they could. Now, fourteen years later and it’s clear they have accomplished their goal, not only has their groundbreaking, holistic approachContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall You can feel it explode from your very core and spread through your entire body. Your heart is racing at an excessive rate and that tightness in the center of your belly sends several waves of discomfort making it hard for you to concentrate. Some people experienceContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall 1. Set realistic expectations in the beginning. It is best to know before going into rehab what you would like your end result to be. If you hope to never have a desire to lay a finger on a single addictive substance again, mend those broken relationships,Continue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall If you’re like me, you’ve been called courageous. It’s a compliment I don’t take lightly, but it also makes me uncomfortable sometimes. I know that courage is something anyone can cultivate in themselves. As it turns out, there are many ways to become more courageous (and theyContinue Reading
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 idea of sobriety is hard to understand, especially if they are in denial about the severity of addictionContinue Reading
Cannabis (more commonly known as marijuana, weed, or pot) is a viral and prevalent drug in the United States. It is even legal for medicinal purposes in some states; however, marijuana is highly abused. When an individual smokes or ingests marijuana, the individual will experience distorted perceptions, impaired coordination, difficultyContinue Reading
Executives and high-powered career professionals who find they needing drug rehab often have specific needs, requirements and concerns. Professionals in demanding career positions tend to be high-functioning, and often have been maintaining their image at work in spite of their drug or alcohol abuse. Understandably, many people in these positions wishContinue Reading
There are numerous benefits of attending an inpatient drug rehab program. Alcohol and drug addiction wreak havoc on the body, causing vitamin deficiency, extreme fatigue, and an inability to focus or remember little things, stomach problems, kidney and liver failure, yellowing of the skin, eyes, and nails, heart disease, andContinue Reading
There are numerous benefits of attending an inpatient drug rehab program. Alcohol and drug addiction wreaks havoc on the body, causing vitamin deficiency, extreme fatigue and an inability to focus or remember little things, stomach problems, kidney and liver failure, yellowing of the skin, eyes, and nails, heart disease, andContinue Reading
One of the most important aspects of alcohol recovery is individualized therapy offered by inpatient alcohol counseling programs. In therapy, you can gain perspective to promote healthy self views, find the courage to heal, and address any buried emotional trauma that may fuel your alcohol addiction. However, those of usContinue Reading
When packing for your stay at residential addiction treatment centers, you’ll want to bring items that foster comfort and healing. Leave anything harmful—including drugs, alcohol, or weapons of any kind—behind, and focus on the things that will make you feel at home. While some luxury residential addiction treatment centers willContinue Reading
As you begin your drug and alcohol recovery journey, the first step at most inpatient rehab centers is a professional assessment. Before treatment begins, medical and mental health professionals must better understand your physical and psychological state to make your recovery experience smoother and more effective. However, before any initialContinue Reading