Are you ready to find an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12-Step recovery method? Passages Malibu could be the answer you’ve been searching for. At Passages’ non-12-step treatment center, you’ll find the atmosphere friendly and the employees easy to relate with, but most importantly, you can find a fullContinue 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
Adjusting to sobriety is difficult. After being in a structured environment through rehab and returning home, some people struggle with not having someone else help them make all their decisions. Thankfully, there are many ways a person can adjust to their new sober lifestyle, so they don’t slip back intoContinue Reading
The abuse of and eventual dependency on drugs and alcohol is merely a mechanism to cope with physical, mental, or emotional pain. To stop your addiction, you must first find the underlying causes of your behaviors and why you are choosing to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol in the firstContinue 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
Food addiction is a condition that many people find difficult to understand. Many people have unhealthy eating habits and difficulties with food. Still, it can be tricky to determine whether an individual merely struggles with eating or whether they are addicted to food. Food addiction is a pathological disorder characterizedContinue Reading
Many of the articles we read and the studies we observe discuss drug and alcohol abuse in the United States. However, drug and alcohol abuse is a worldwide problem and has been an issue in numerous countries for centuries. Research studies show that specific drugs used vary from country toContinue 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
Plastic surgery addiction is a term that is fairly new in the treatment world’s vocabulary. Plastic surgery has only been around for a small number of decades. The number of people getting cosmetic procedures has rapidly spiked in the short amount of time it has been available. Many people, especiallyContinue Reading
Many people often hear the term “denial” or the phrase “being in denial” when discussing an individual with a substance abuse issue. Unfortunately, many individuals who have been abusing drugs or alcohol for an extended time get very good at hiding and covering up their actions and have a hardContinue Reading
Attending an addiction rehab program and getting the most out of your treatment really depends on your level of willingness to change and personal commitment. Successful outcomes of attending an inpatient drug or alcohol rehab center often depend upon the person’s openness to learn and the length of stay. Unfortunately,Continue Reading
Addiction to Ambien and various other sleeping medications has drastically increased. Ambien is a sedative-hypnotic drug with effects similar to Valium or Xanax that is frequently prescribed to people as a temporary solution for insomnia. Although many physicians frequently prescribe Ambien, they often urge patients to seek other more permanent,Continue Reading
Witnessing a parent’s alcohol abuse can profoundly affect children, shaping their attitudes and behaviors toward substance use. At Passages Malibu, we understand the pivotal role parents play in shaping their children’s future, and we’re here to shed light on the impact of parental alcohol abuse and offer solutions for familiesContinue Reading
Alcohol consumption is a very prevalent part of our society and has been for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, the drinking of alcohol is usually associated with celebration, often heavily consumed at weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and many other types of parties. Social drinking is a phrase that refers to the consumptionContinue Reading
The term “high-functioning alcoholic” is often used to describe individuals who regularly consume large amounts of alcohol while maintaining an outward appearance of normalcy in their daily lives. These individuals might perform well at work, maintain relationships, and avoid legal or financial issues, leading others—and sometimes themselves—to believe that theirContinue Reading
Many holistic, non-12-step rehab centers are now incorporating various non-traditional, cutting-edge treatment modalities into their programs. When someone enters a rehab center for drugs or alcohol, typically, their body, mind, and spirit are all in need of help and healing. After getting through the initial difficult physical withdrawal, repairing theContinue Reading
Food and alcohol addiction is a dangerous and damaging combination. Addiction experts are noticing a troubling new trend with these compounding issues; often, an individual will restrict the amount of food they eat to consume greater amounts of alcohol. The largest demographic that admits to engaging in these starvation-and-binge drinkingContinue 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
Over the last century, modern science has made many important advances in the field of drug and alcohol treatment. However, some of the most beneficial and most important treatment modalities are still the ones that come from ideas and practices that are many thousands of years old. At holistic, nonContinue Reading
The epidemic of drug abuse has swept across the nation, but people are often surprised to hear about a growing population of upper-class, successful individuals that is becoming increasingly addicted. In recent years, at Passages Malibu and Passages Ventura, we have seen a dramatic increase in high powered, Ivy League-educatedContinue Reading