How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Addiction Recovery

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We all have personal boundaries, sometimes called our “comfort zone” or our “personal bubble.” These are the boundaries we make to safeguard our mental and physical well-being. Setting better boundaries is essential for addiction recovery but isn’t always the easiest to do. It has to be done, though, because boundariesContinue Reading

How to Get Sober Through Mindfulness at Passages Malibu

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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

What is Holistic Addiction Treatment at Passages Malibu

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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 patterns and ramifications of traditional therapy are observed and treated. In holistic therapy, the person’s entire being isContinue Reading

Why Do So Many People Have More Anxiety at Night?

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By Jennifer McDougall When the lights go out, the distractions disappear, and everything becomes a little more unsettling. The exact causes that create anxiety during the day can generate anxiety at night. However, the combination of anxiety and insomnia may be mistaken for other diseases, and the difference in environment betweenContinue Reading

What Are the Causes of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

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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 loss of an opportunity, and you have buried the occurrence because it was so terrible. Or perhaps youContinue Reading

What Happens If You Drink Alcohol Everyday

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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 amounts that don’t seem excessive—can lead to significant short-term and long-term health issues. Understanding these risks is crucialContinue Reading

10 Life Skills to Learn in Addiction Treatment

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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 frequently struggle to be self-reliant and consistently make healthy judgments. Learning to cope with life, grief, and changeContinue Reading

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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 to emerge at intimacy, relationship, and marriage levels. Alcohol destroys many romantic relationships, resulting in estranged marriages andContinue Reading

How to Stay Sober For the 4th of July

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by Jennifer McDougall Staying sober over holidays like the Fourth of July can be a challenge for individuals in recovery. This federal holiday is occasionally a day of barbeques, drinking, and cheerful celebrations, even though it is exclusively intended to commemorate the United States’ independence. It’s a good idea forContinue Reading

Passages Malibu Recovery Cost: What is the price of the holistic non-12 step rehab treatment program

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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

Warning Signs of Fentanyl Addiction

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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 levels rise as the drug connects to these receptors, and there is a feeling of euphoria and relaxation.Continue Reading