By Jennifer McDougall Benzodiazepines are widely prescribed around the world for conditions such as anxiety and panic disorders. In the United States, a common brand name for alprazolam is Xanax. South of the border, however, a medication called Farmapram has become infamous among those seeking potent anti-anxiety effects—often referred toContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Benzodiazepines, often prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and other conditions, can lead to dependency and addiction. Despite their medical benefits, prolonged use of these medications can result in severe physical and psychological dependence. At Passages Malibu, we understand the unique challenges of benzodiazepine addiction and offer holistic, non-12-stepContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Are you ready to make changes in your life to get on the right path to health and happiness? If so, you have come to the right place. Unfortunately, many people who have used and abused alcohol or other addictive drugs in the past know how damagingContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall On May 17, 2009, Co- Founders, Chris and Pax Prentiss opened a second holistic healing center in Ventura, California. This non-12 step treatment center has been the home to thousands of those seeking to heal the underlying conditions causing them to use and abuse drugs and alcohol.Continue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Have you ever wondered how Passages Addiction Treatment Center has such a high success rate and such a low relapse rate for clients who graduate from the program? The most commonly asked question we receive here at Passages is, “How can you confidently say that when IContinue Reading
Although it may seem like just an added perk and not necessary for complete healing, attending a luxury rehab center does have numerous therapeutic advantages. Although there are thousands of drug rehab centers throughout the country, not many of them emphasize the treatment center atmosphere. Commonly, especially in 12-step rehab programs,Continue 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
What Does a Psychedelic Mushrooms High Feel Like? A psychedelic mushroom high is a hallucination-fraught, highly emotional experience that distorts perception and reality. Psychedelic mushrooms’ effects tend to last four to six hours and are collectively referred to as a “mushroom trip” or “shrooming.” Depending on the variety of psychedelicContinue 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