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 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…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall Do you want to get sober? Do you want to get rid of your addiction? Do you need help putting your life back together? Then, you came to the…
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By Jennifer McDougall It’s difficult to see a friend or family member struggle with addiction. There are, nevertheless, several things you may do and methods you can assist with. It might be…
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In a medical setting, holistic therapy addresses mental, physical, and emotional health conditions while considering social and economic issues. The difference between traditional and holistic therapy is that only the psychological, behavioral…
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By Jennifer McDougall You may have had a childhood trauma that was incredibly painful, either physically or emotionally, such as sexual assault, the death of a parent or close friend, or the…
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By Jennifer McDougall In the United States, many individuals drink alcohol for social reasons or relaxation, often believing that moderate consumption carries little to no risk. However, drinking alcohol every day—even in…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall While in treatment for a drug addiction issue, it is critical to developing various life skills to maintain stability and exercise independence. Individuals struggling with codependency and drug addiction…
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By Jennifer McDougall Alcohol consumption not only wrecks a person’s personal life, but it also has a significant influence on every connection they have. The most potent and negative impacts are expected…
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By Jennifer McDougall There is no doubt that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the lives of millions of Americans, and the notion of things returning to “normal” has grown…
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By Jennifer McDougall Alcohol abuse is a severe problem in the United States and worldwide. The drinking culture in America has normalized binge drinking to the point where casual or “responsible” drinkers…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall When people are in the early stages of recovery, they may have dreams that they’ve relapsed. These dreams can come with symptoms related to drug and alcohol use. When…
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by Jennifer McDougall Fentanyl, like heroin, morphine, and other opiate medications, attaches to the bodies’ opiate receptors, which are found in the areas of the brain that control pain and emotions. Dopamine…
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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…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall If you are on social media, you probably see the memes all day about people getting drunk, laughing about it, making jokes about blacking out, and waking up in…