By: Jennifer McDougall Massage therapy is one of the many treatment methods offered at Passages Addiction Treatment Centers in our quest in healing our client’s addiction. It actually has many benefits that can help improve one’s well-being. Listed below are just a few: Helps improve posture Relieves chronic stress Increases muscleContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall When it comes to addiction treatment, choosing the right approach can be life-changing. Passages Malibu stands out with its revolutionary non-12-step methodology, tailored to address not just the symptoms but the root causes of addiction. This article explores the unique aspects of our program, answering common questionsContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall The holiday season can be a challenging time for those in recovery. From social gatherings to family dynamics, the festive atmosphere often includes triggers that can test your resolve. At Passages Malibu, we believe in equipping you with the tools to maintain your sobriety while enjoying theContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Addiction treatment is essential in healing the underlying causes of a person’s addiction. At Passages, we are proud to offer our clients the best possible treatment available, anywhere. Besides being named the “Number 1 Treatment Center in the World” by Healthcare Global, as well as one ofContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
Malibu, Calif. (May 17, 2012) Passages Malibu and Passages Ventura, the world’s leading drug and alcohol rehab centers, are proud to support the first annual National Prevention Week, held from Monday, May 21, 2012, through Friday, May 25, 2012. This health observance is an opportunity for community members and leaders to learn moreContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Are You Ready to Get Your Life Back? Passages is here to help you get back on your feet. When individuals with drug or alcohol addictions arrive at inpatient substance abuse rehab, many of them have found that drug dependency has pervaded and damaged almost every aspectContinue Reading
Repeated use of dangerous and addictive stimulant drugs, such as cocaine, often causes a powerful physical and mental dependency. It is rarely easy to overcome without attending an inpatient rehab program. A new study has recently found that stimulant drugs change and manipulate the brain’s circuitry, making a recovery followingContinue Reading
Exercise is a very crucial component for an individual recovering from any alcohol or drug abuse. Years of dependency on drugs and alcohol severely diminish your physical state and health, often leading to gaining of fat, loss of muscle tone, and deterioration of the bones and joints. Physical fitness andContinue Reading
Depression is one of the most frequent co-occurring issues in individuals suffering from drug or alcohol dependency. It is prevalent for people struggling with depression to turn to drugs and alcohol for relief. Depressed individuals often suffer from so much pain, hopelessness, and low self-esteem that drugs and alcohol serveContinue Reading
Cannabis (more commonly known as marijuana, weed, or pot) is a viral and prevalent drug in the United States. It is even legal for medicinal purposes in some states; however, marijuana is highly abused. When an individual smokes or ingests marijuana, the individual will experience distorted perceptions, impaired coordination, difficultyContinue Reading
It can be very difficult to watch a friend or loved one struggling with an addiction. However, there are many things you can do and many ways you can help. Initially, it can be hard to recognize if your friend has a drug or alcohol addiction problem, because most likelyContinue 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
While looking for a drug or alcohol treatment center, many potential clients state that their confidentiality is an extremely important issue for them in choosing the right program, and understandably so. When it comes to drug and alcohol rehab, confidentiality is a key aspect, as it helps to establish theContinue Reading
Numerous non-traditional, cutting-edge forms of treatments are becoming popular in rehab centers to heal dependency on drugs and alcohol. By incorporating types of one-on-one psychotherapy sessions, treatment centers ensure a more complete, well-rounded and total recovery. Some of these “non-traditional” forms of treatment include acupuncture, physical training, Equine Assisted PsychotherapyContinue Reading
Also known as “uppers,” stimulants refer to drugs that increase alertness and energy, such as cocaine, amphetamines, and their derivatives. Stimulants work in the body by acting upon the brain’s chemicals—known as “neurotransmitters”—such as norepinephrine and dopamine. These naturally-occurring brain chemicals are associated with the body’s “fight or flight” crisisContinue Reading
Is Nicotine Physically Addictive? Nicotine is a powerful drug resulting in physical addiction on par with that of cocaine. As with any chemical dependency, there can be both physical and psychological addictions that develop, serving to promote addiction. What Causes Nicotine Addiction? The most common forms of nicotine addiction areContinue Reading