A Holistic Approach to Drug Addiction at Passages Rehab
by Dr. Kerri Heath “A holistic approach looks for fundamental underlying issues, rather than only addressing symptoms.” –Fran Sussman A truly great drug rehab center knows that a holistic recovery program will help you discover and heal the underlying causes of addiction, which is the only way to achieveContinue Reading
Start with the Why: Treating Drug and Alcohol Addiction
by Dr. Kerri Heath and Chris Prentiss “People don’t buy what you do, they buy WHY you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.” –Simon Sinek In his book Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, Simon Sinek presents the idea thatContinue Reading
What to Know About Loving an Alcoholic
By Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D. Alcoholism is a problem for many couples. Research shows that over 30% of Americans exceed the FDA guidelines for alcohol use (one drink a day for women and two for men). If your loved one drinks to cope with everyday life, the problem has wormed itsContinue Reading
10 Extraordinary Ways to Unlock Your Full Potential
By Jennifer McDougall If you’ve struggled in the past to find motivation and continue to run into the same walls, that leave you feeling blocked in terms of being able to be your ultimate self– the greatest version of yourself, then you have come to the right place. This articleContinue Reading
5 Essential Pre-Sleep Habits for Optimal Rest
By Jennifer McDougall A restful night’s sleep is crucial for our well-being, but the activities we engage in before bedtime significantly influence the quality of our slumber. Here are five essential habits to incorporate into your evening routine to ensure you wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. “It’s in theContinue Reading
Talking to Someone in Denial of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
By Jennifer McDougall The journey to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction can be a complex and challenging process, especially when the individual is in denial. Understanding the reasons behind denial, the impact of societal perception, and the challenges faced when helping someone in denial, is crucial for initiating anContinue Reading
5 Tips to Staying Sober at Music Festivals
By Jennifer McDougall Are you preparing for a Spring or Summer music festival, but want to stay sober? At Passages, we have these 5 helpful tips to keep you from straying the course in your sobriety and staying sober while at these heavily drug and alcohol infused music festivals. 1.Continue Reading
The Best 5 Ways to Reduce Stress From Your Life Today
By Jennifer McDougall Are you ready to eliminate stress from your life and become more at ease without fear and doubt? At Passages, we are here to help you achieve and maintain a stressfree lifestyle to help avoid from straying the course in your sobriety. Here are 5 of theContinue Reading
Opiate Addiction Crisis in America: How Passages Treats Substance Abuse
At Passages Addiction Treatment Centers, we offer several programs for treating opiate addiction. Opiates are extremely powerful and have a very high potential for chemical dependency. Using opiates for an extended period of time ultimately causes the nerve cells in the brain to stop functioning correctly and inhibits the productionContinue Reading
What is the Difference Between 12 Step Rehab and Non-12 Step Rehab?
Many people are curious when learning that Passages is a non-12 Step addiction rehab center. They ask us, “What does that mean?” Here we have created an infographic to lay it all out for you to better understand the difference between 12 Step and non-12 Step addiction treatment philosophies andContinue Reading
Detoxing from Opioids and Opiates at Passages Addiction Treatment Centers
By Jennifer McDougall Detoxing from opioids and opiates (heroin, fentanyl, Oxycodone, and Hydrocodone) can be extremely dangerous if not handled properly. At Passages Addiction Treatment Centers, we recommend a medically supervised detox that specializes in non-traditional therapy and innovated treatment such as what is offered at Passages. Depending on theContinue Reading
What Are Opioids and Why Are They Dangerous
By Jennifer McDougall Opioids are prescribed to those with suffer from severe acute or chronic pain. Unfortunately, this drug is extremely addictive and dangerous even when taken as prescribed by a doctor. Many people who take opioids become physically dependent on the drug, making it difficult to detach or ween off onceContinue Reading
Holistic Treatment at Passages Malibu Addiction Rehab
Are you ready to make the change of a lifetime and experience a transformation unlike anything else? At Passages, we are here to help make that happen. It is through our holistic drug and alcohol rehabilitation expertise that you are sure to be in the hands of top quality physicians,Continue Reading
Sudden Mood Changes in Chemical Dependency Related Problems and Withdrawal
By Jennifer McDougall Those who struggle with constant mood swings often feel as though they cannot control what is happening to them. They may be happy one moment and in absolute despair the next. Extreme mood swings could be a sign of bipolar disorder in which they should seek professional medicalContinue Reading
15 Tips on Staying Emotionally Balanced in Addiction Recovery
By Jennifer McDougall Keeping your emotions in check can be difficult for those who have a mental illness, but it is generally something we should all learn how to manage. Balancing emotions is the key to keeping yourself in check when dealing with other people and the highs and lowsContinue Reading
10 Ways to Live As Your Most Authentic Self
By: Jennifer McDougall There is a weight that is carried when you know you are not being true to yourself or living a life that is not aligned with what your core beliefs are. The cost of wearing a mask and hiding behind who you truly are can be notContinue Reading
Treating Opiate Addiction at Passages Drug Rehab Center
By Jennifer McDougall The opiate crisis in America is something that everyone is talking about. It is broadcasted on every media outlet, highlighting the record-breaking number of overdoses and deaths all across the country. Many of us have lost someone we know and love from an addiction to opiates. Unfortunately,Continue Reading
Treating Xanax Addiction at Passages Addiction Treatment Centers
By Jennifer McDougall Before we get into how to treat Xanax, let’s take a look at what Xanax is and its effects on the body so we can better understand this prescription drug that has become the number one prescribed psychiatric medication in the United States. This drug is mostContinue Reading
What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Drinking Alcohol
By Jennifer McDougall Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you quit drinking alcohol or how you would feel overall? Many people who get sucked into the destructive habit of drinking alcohol tend to forget who they are without substances. They fail to live without alcohol,Continue Reading
Welcome to Passages Santa Monica – Luxury Sober Living Home
Since December of 2014, Passages Santa Monica Sober Living has helped many people recovering from addiction-related issues transition into their newly found sober lifestyle. With more than 16 years of addiction healing experience, Passages Addiction Treatment Centers (founded in 2001) is the leading resource in the field of addiction treatment. OurContinue Reading