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 feel overwhelming, and without the crutch of drugs or alcohol, it can be even harder to cope. AtContinue Reading
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 care for the plants in your garden. You must also know about the special needs of the plantsContinue Reading
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 close to you, recognizing these behaviors is the first step toward healing and change. Often, those exhibiting self-destructiveContinue Reading
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 memory, focus and concentration, vocabulary, writing skills, and reduce a large amount of stress. It also allows youContinue Reading
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 “a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who isContinue 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
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 the people in your life (right now) are lifting you and inspiring you, or are they dragging youContinue Reading
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 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has shed new light on the true causes of lasting well-being.Continue Reading
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 to the root of his addiction to alcohol, cocaine, and heroin and get back to living his life.Continue Reading
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 an issue in numerous countries for centuries. Research studies show that specific drugs used vary from country toContinue Reading
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 both challenging and uncomfortable. The repercussions of addiction in the workplace are far-reaching, leading to decreased productivity, increasedContinue Reading
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 on a more individually tailored, holistic method of treatment. We believe that addiction is not a disease, butContinue Reading