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…
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By Jennifer McDougall Have you ever felt that no matter what you do, it just doesn’t seem good enough? Of course, we all have our good days and bad days regarding self-esteem,…
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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.…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall: Equine therapy is a therapeutic approach to treating addiction and trauma. Equine therapy aims to help people learn how to trust themselves and others through interaction with horses. A…
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By Jennifer McDougall Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug. It’s highly addictive because it increases levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in brain circuits regulating reward and pleasure, producing feelings of euphoria.…
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By Jennifer McDougall I’ve been there. You’re stuck in your head with thoughts and feelings and worries, and nothing seems to quiet that inner brain chatter. You can’t help but worry about…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall Addiction can happen to anyone, and it can consume your life and well-being before you know what is happening. Alcohol and drug abuse have significant effects on the body,…
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By Jennifer McDougall If you’ve been reaching for a drink more often than usual, or if the thought of going without alcohol is making you anxious, it might be time to get…
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by Jennifer McDougall If you’re tired of living with alcohol addiction, know that there’s no shame in wanting to get help. In fact, if you’re ready to stop drinking for good, you…
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There is a lot of talk about whether or not addiction is a disease. The AA/12-Step community labels individuals who have used and abused drugs and alcohol as “addicts.” At Passages, we…
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by Jennifer McDougall Alcohol is mainly broken down by the liver, which can metabolize around one standard drink per hour for males. Age, weight, gender, and the quantity of food consumed can…
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By Jennifer McDougall You may not know how to start a conversation with your therapist at the beginning of therapy. Starting the conversation is difficult, but developing a relationship with your therapist…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall We all work differently because we have various biological cycles, tastes, and productivity patterns. One person may enjoy a five-mile run in the morning, while another prefers gentle yoga, and…
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By Jennifer McDougall More than 2.4 million people died from alcohol-related causes in 2019, accounting for 4.3 percent of all fatalities worldwide and 12.6 percent of deaths among males aged 15 to…