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

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

The Relationship Between Eating Disorder and Alcohol Addiction

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

There are numerous benefits of attending an inpatient drug rehab program.  Alcohol and drug addiction wreaks havoc on the body, causing  vitamin deficiency, extreme fatigue and an inability to focus or remember little things, stomach problems, kidney and liver failure, yellowing of the skin, eyes, and nails, heart disease, andContinue Reading

Drug addiction happens for complex reasons—some of them physical, while others are psychological, emotional and highly personal. Because of the intricate nature of drug addiction itself, breaking physical dependency to drugs can be best handled at a private inpatient drug rehab center, due to the varied and deep work thatContinue Reading

Are Psychedelic Mushrooms Physically Addictive? Although psychedelic mushrooms have not been found to be physically addictive, users can become psychologically dependent on psychedelic mushrooms. The mind-altering experiences that psychedelic mushrooms create can create a psychological escape from depression, boredom, stressors or emotional problems. Whether used to escape reality or augmentContinue Reading

Is LSD Physically Addictive? LSD is not physically addictive—as such, LSD usage does not result in withdrawal symptoms. With repeated use it is possible for you to develop a psychological dependence to the habitual effects of LSD. What Causes LSD Addiction? With repeated uses, it is possible to develop aContinue Reading

One of the backbones of successful recovery is the therapeutic counseling that takes place in private drug rehab facilities. While drug addiction certainly has a strong physical component, many drug dependent individuals successfully detox, only to relapse later when emotional or psychological issues resurface. The importance of counseling at privateContinue Reading

The level of individualized care you receive during your alcohol or drug rehab experience can make an incredible difference in your recovery success. However, the vast majority of traditional addiction treatment programs do not have the means to offer high levels of customized treatment for each patient. For individualized careContinue Reading

Quite often, luxury inpatient alcohol rehab centers remain overlooked because patients assume they cannot afford high-end alcohol rehab experiences. However, luxury inpatient alcohol rehab centers often offer the highest level of return on investment for those seeking alcoholism recovery. Boasting world-class experts in a host of disciplines, nutrition and exerciseContinue Reading

Most experts will agree that counseling is a vital component of successful inpatient drug rehab. However, not all inpatient drug counseling programs are created equal. Formats can vary from highly individualized counseling to generalized group therapy, and styles can include straightforward awareness education, practical approaches, or trauma therapy. Regardless ofContinue Reading