Embrace Sober Nightlife: Top 10 Activities for Fun and Fulfilling Evenings
By Jennifer McDougall Even though you’re living a sober lifestyle, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a vibrant nightlife. As dusk falls and the stars twinkle, you might ask yourself, “What exciting things can I do sober?” We’ve compiled a list of 10 thrilling activities to spice up your soberContinue Reading
10 Ways to Build Courage
By Jennifer McDougall If you’re like me, you’ve been called courageous. It’s a compliment I don’t take lightly, but it also makes me uncomfortable sometimes. I know that courage is something anyone can cultivate in themselves. As it turns out, there are many ways to become more courageous (and theyContinue Reading
5 Types of Meditation Practices
By Jennifer McDougall In today’s fast-paced world, finding a moment of peace can be challenging. Meditation offers a respite, a chance to slow down and connect with ourselves. Meditation is a practice of focusing and quieting the mind, leading to increased awareness and a sense of inner peace. While theContinue Reading
Staying Sober When Your Friends and Family Don’t Understand
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
30 Fun Sober Activities
By Jennifer McDougall Are you looking for something fun to do that doesn’t involve drinking or getting high? Instead of escaping from reality, dive in and enjoy just living life. Here are 30 fun activities you can to start living a fulfilling and exciting life. 1. Throw a Sober Dinner Party. Invite your closestContinue Reading
Do Your Influences Support Your Sobriety
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
The Rise of Molly and Other Drugs at Trendy Music Festivals
By Jennifer McDougall Every year thousands of people gather together at music festivals such as, Ultra, which is held in Miami, Florida and large cities all over the world. There’s also the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, Nevada, Coachella in Indio, California, The Electric Zoo in New York City,Continue Reading
10 Signs of Love Addiction
By: Jennifer McDougall Just as alcohol, cocaine, ecstasy, and heroin provide a temporary sense of escape for a person from their reality, anyone who is addicted to love seeks similar relief and can face severe physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms. Someone who is addicted to love develops obsessive behaviors andContinue Reading
7 Ways to Let Go of Regret
By Jennifer McDougall Even though most of us know that holding on to regret is not healthy, many of us still do it. Regret drags us down for as long as we decide to drag it along throughout our lives. Knowing how to let go can be difficult so hereContinue Reading
Public Appearance from Passages Malibu’s Co-Founder, Chris Prentiss
After Passages Malibu CEO Pax Prentiss overcame his dependence on alcohol, cocaine, and heroin, he went on to found Passages along with his father, Chris Prentiss. Before Passages’ founding, Chris authored numerous books on topics like love, self-empowerment, and wisdom. To this Chris’ books are celebrated around the world. WhileContinue Reading
Fresh Flavors: Two New Citrus and Acai Recipes
Whether you’re planning a cleanse or making healthier eating choices, smoothies, juices, and other blended beverages are delicious ways to provide your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs to stay healthy. The two recipes below, provided by the Passages Malibu Pinterest page are both tasty starts toward turningContinue Reading
Beating Depression with Meaningful Activities
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
Delicious Clean Summer Recipes
Want to get in shape, achieve greater health and feel your very best? These yummy recipes are perfect for warm summer months when you need foods that are both hydrating and refreshing. Pear Pomegranate Salsa INGREDIENTS Makes about 3 Cups: 2 fresh pairs (of any kind) cored and diced 1Continue Reading
It’s Time to Let Go of the Word Addict
The word addict carries with it a stigma that the possibility of overcoming of drug dependence is somehow impossible or unobtainable. One of the key philosophies of the treatment offered at Passages Malibu maintains that the underlying causes of addiction drive substance abuse and dependence. Transformation is a matter ofContinue Reading
All Natural Apple Crumble Recipe
The beginning of Daylight Savings Time in the US means more light and warmer weather around much of the country. With a little extra time, better productivity, and more light after work all to enjoy (after everyone’s adjusted to losing that hour) and there are also some fresh seasonal offeringsContinue Reading
Prescription Medication Abuse: the Growing Opioid Epidemic
The misuse and growing dependency problems surrounding prescription painkillers have reached significant levels in the US. Forbes recently ran an article that reported how 40,000 Americans no perish each year from prescription medication overdose. In fact, more people die from prescription medication than by car accidents or violent crimes. ThisContinue Reading
Healthy Super Bowl Snacks to Try This Year
When the Broncos and the Seahawks face off on Super Bowl Sunday, everyone knows that delectable snacks are just as important as the big game (and some pretty amazing commercials). If you’re planning a Super Bowl party and want to keep things healthy, we’d like to offer you these delicious,Continue Reading
How to Start Sober and Fresh in the New Year
By Jennifer McDougall Many people look to the New Year as an opportunity to commit to joining a gym, quitting smoking, or making other, more significant, life-enhancing decisions. It’s often all too easy to find reasons to continue in the direction you’re already heading, but the new calendar year oftenContinue Reading
New Recipes for Healthy Eating in December
December usually means family gatherings with far too many helpings of far too indulgent dishes. If you’re worried about your expanding waistline, look no further than these light, delicious, and easy to prepare dishes from the Passages Malibu Pinterest. KALE SALAD • 1/4 lb wild arugula • 1/2 bunch of laminate kale,Continue Reading
Passages Malibu Reflects on Gratitude
“Thanksgiving reminds us of our commitment to helping people at Passages,” said Pax Prentiss, CEO of Passages Addiction Treatment Centers. “We’re dedicated to assisting our clients to heal their underlying conditions so that they can stay sober and return to leading successful lives. I truly feel honored to work with eachContinue Reading