Passages Malibu Addiction Treatment Philosophy
By Chris Prentiss Our philosophy of how to defeat addiction came about over the ten years of learning how to defeat Pax’s addiction, first to marijuana, alcohol, ecstasy, tobacco, and finally, eight years of heroin and cocaine. In those early days, there were only 12 step programs and for nearlyContinue Reading
The Four Causes to Addiction
There are only four causes of all addiction. It may seem as if there are hundreds, but there are only four. You have quit many times, only to relapse, even if there were long periods of sobriety. What draws you inexorably back is the unresolved conditions produced by one orContinue Reading
Passages vs 12 Step Rehabs
For many years the addiction rehabilitation industry was solely based on 12 Step principles, such as group meetings, indirect healing practices, and reciting the imprisoning phrase, “Once an addict, always an addict.” That was until Passages’ opened it’s doors in 2001 and began to experience 360 degree healing from theContinue Reading
ALCOHOL – WHAT IS IT?
By Chris Prentiss It’s the drug, “Ethanol,” the intoxicating ingredient of alcoholic beverages. Ethanol and alcohol; two different names for the same thing. There are other types of alcohol, but ethanol is the only one you can drink. Ethanol is what we put in our gas tanks to drive ourContinue Reading
Customized Addiction Treatment Program at Passages Rehab
By Jennifer McDougall Being treated for substance abuse-related issues at Passages Malibu is the start of something beautiful. Anyone who has struggled to get and stay sober knows how challenging this process is. That is why at Passages, we are fully committed to providing our clients with the best possibleContinue Reading
The Secret of Your Addiction is Within You
By Chris Prentiss The secret of what has caused and is keeping your addiction alive and active, making it seemingly impossible for you to quit, is within you. Learning the techniques of relapse recovery is important; learning a new philosophy of life and how to live it is important; discoveringContinue Reading
10 Journal Prompts for Addiction Recovery
“People who believe they have bad luck create bad luck. Those who believe they are very fortunate, that the world is a generous place filled with trustworthy people, live in exactly that kind of world.”― Chris Prentiss, The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure Rehabilitation and recovery from substance abuse-related issues are entirely possibleContinue Reading
Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on the Brain
Drugs and alcohol are made of a variety of harmful chemicals that have many troubling effects on the body and brain. When a person consumes drugs and alcohol, chemicals make their way to the brain impacting how a person feels, thinks, and behaves. When someone is under the influence ofContinue Reading
Refreshing Holiday Mocktails: Festive and Alcohol-Free
Get ready to spice up the holiday season with some festive alcohol-free mocktails! These delicious beverage options are fun and easy to make. Whether you’re at home or a party, it is always a good idea to have several alcohol-free beverage options available. We wish you all a safe andContinue Reading
7 Tips for Enjoying a Sober Thanksgiving
“To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven.” – Johannes A. Gaertner Let those you are going to Thanksgiving Dinner with not drinking, and ask them to please respect your wishes and not pressure you toContinue Reading
Finding the Positive Side of Life When You’re Feeling Down and Out
By Jennifer McDougall It’s pretty common for many people to get stuck in a rut from time to time, bored of the same routine, lacking excitement in day-to-day tasks. The trick is to recognize how you feel and start making some slight changes that can drastically improve how you think,Continue Reading
7 Common Challenges in Early Days of Sobriety
By Jennifer McDougall Getting sober is one of the bravest and, at times, a very challenging journey. In the early days of sobriety, many people may feel uncomfortable when being invited out, at social events, coping with triggering events, telling people they no longer drink, in intimate settings, or beingContinue Reading
How to Practice Self-Control in Addiction Recovery
By Jennifer McDougall “Everybody in the world is seeking happiness—and there is one sure way to find it. That is by controlling your thoughts. Happiness doesn’t depend on external conditions. It depends on inner conditions.”― Dale Carnegie Self-control is an essential aspect of leading a fulfilling life. It involves regulating one’sContinue Reading
10 Ways to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence
By Jennifer McDougall “Emotion can be the enemy. If you give in to your emotions, you lose yourself. You must be at one with your emotions because the body always follows the mind. “–Bruce Lee Frustration over emotions may suggest that an individual lacks emotional intelligence. For example, if youContinue Reading
Healing the Inner Child
By Jennifer McDougall Your inner child is defined in popular psychology as an individual’s childlike subpersonality. This does not mean acting childish but rather connecting with the child within you that holds the original version of yourself. The inner child often conducts many aspects of one’s childhood. This includes happyContinue Reading
How to Stay Physically Active in Residential Rehab
By Jennifer McDougall As a client at Passages Malibu, you will have access to a pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, 1/2 basketball court, backyard putt-putt course, and a fully-equipt fitness center on-site (with your own personal trainer). Being physically active during residential rehab is an important aspect of getting clean andContinue Reading
What is Holistic Therapy
By Jennifer McDougall In a medical setting, holistic therapy is when conditions of mental, physical, and emotional health are addressed while taking into consideration social and economical issues. The difference between traditional therapy and holistic therapy is that in traditional therapy only the psychological, behavioral patterns and ramifications are observedContinue Reading
How to End an Addiction to Drugs and Alcohol
By Jennifer McDougall Falling into the cycle of addiction can happen to anyone and when treating a substance abuse related issue, one-sized-fits-all recover models simply are not the most effective way of healing. This is why at Passages, we customize a program tailored to each client’s individual needs. Our non-12Continue Reading
How to Live in Alignment of Your Soul’s Purpose
By Jennifer McDougall It’s not uncommon to feel a sense of discontentment in your life as you are constantly changing and growing in and out of each phase of your life. You may find yourself seeking deeper meaning and purpose on your journey through your quest to Be Who YouContinue Reading
6 Ways to Develop Strong Intuition
By Jennifer McDougall Have you ever felt like something just isn’t right? There’s a feeling in your gut that something is off and have a strong sense about it? That is your intuition sending you a message; a warning. It’s important we pay close attention to our intuition, but whatContinue Reading