By Jennifer McDougall Embarking on the path to recovery is a courageous and transformative decision. It’s natural to have questions and uncertainties. At Passages Malibu, we aim to make your journey seamless…
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By Jennifer McDougall As the colors of nature change and days become shorter or longer, depending on the hemisphere, many individuals feel an inexplicable shift in their mood. Seasonal changes can have…
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By Jennifer McDougall In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of substance use, marijuana, hallucinogens, and binge drinking are increasingly prevalent. This article aims to shed light on these substances, their impact on mental…
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By Jennifer McDougall The opioid epidemic that has plagued our nation for the past several years is now at an all-time high. Even though the opioid crisis was initially due to prescription…
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By Jennifer McDougall We believe that you can live a happy, healthy life. We believe you can discover your life’s purpose and become more productive and successful when you break free from…
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Drugs and alcohol are made of a variety of harmful chemicals that have many troubling effects on the body and brain. When a person consumes drugs and alcohol, chemicals make their way…
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by Jennifer McDougall When an individual experiences trauma, it is crucial they receive professional therapy, such as what is offered at Passages Addiction Treatment Centers. When trauma goes unhealed, a person may…
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by Dr. Kerri Heath “Your most important work is always ahead of you, never behind you.” –Dr. Stephen R. Covey There is a way to end addiction. But before you can…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall If you’re someone who is heavily addicted to drugs and alcohol you may feel hopeless and lost in life. The good news is there is hope for achieving complete…
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By Jennifer McDougall When searching for resources for drug and alcohol addiction, look no further. You have arrived at the right place. Passages is here to help you get through the next…
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At Passages Malibu, we want you to feel comfortable and safe in our luxurious non-12-step environment. We offer the best inpatient addiction treatment there is. Our philosophy comes from many years of…
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By Jennifer McDougall The number of overdoses killing millions of Americans leave us to question, why don’t those who desperately need addiction treatment ever receive it? Some may ask, “What will it…
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By Jennifer McDougall Many times when ecstasy users grab ahold of this drug, they don’t realize the amount of danger they are putting themselves in. Ecstasy is one of the scariest drugs…
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By Jennifer McDougall You can feel it explode from your very core and spread through your entire body. Your heart is racing at an excessive rate and that tightness in the center…
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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…
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It was no secret that talented and gifted Amy Winehouse had a dependency on drugs and alcohol. Sometimes the most talented people are also the most sensitive, which is why we see…
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Numerous studies indicate an alarming trend of drug abuse increasing amongst younger and younger individuals. Some social issues amongst teenagers have been decreasing and improving. However, drug and alcohol abuse remains prevalent…
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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…
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Abuse of prescription painkillers in the United States increased 400 percent between 1998 and 2008, according to a study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the…
