Whether you’re planning a cleanse or making healthier eating choices, smoothies, juices, and other blended beverages are delicious ways to provide your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs to stay healthy. The two recipes below, provided by the Passages Malibu Pinterest page are both tasty starts toward turningContinue 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
Want to get in shape, achieve greater health and feel your very best? These yummy recipes are perfect for warm summer months when you need foods that are both hydrating and refreshing. Pear Pomegranate Salsa INGREDIENTS Makes about 3 Cups: 2 fresh pairs (of any kind) cored and diced 1Continue Reading
The beginning of Daylight Savings Time in the US means more light and warmer weather around much of the country. With a little extra time, better productivity, and more light after work all to enjoy (after everyone’s adjusted to losing that hour) and there are also some fresh seasonal offeringsContinue Reading
The misuse and growing dependency problems surrounding prescription painkillers have reached significant levels in the US. Forbes recently ran an article that reported how 40,000 Americans no perish each year from prescription medication overdose. In fact, more people die from prescription medication than by car accidents or violent crimes. ThisContinue Reading
When the Broncos and the Seahawks face off on Super Bowl Sunday, everyone knows that delectable snacks are just as important as the big game (and some pretty amazing commercials). If you’re planning a Super Bowl party and want to keep things healthy, we’d like to offer you these delicious,Continue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Many people look to the New Year as an opportunity to commit to joining a gym, quitting smoking, or making other, more significant, life-enhancing decisions. It’s often all too easy to find reasons to continue in the direction you’re already heading, but the new calendar year oftenContinue Reading
December usually means family gatherings with far too many helpings of far too indulgent dishes. If you’re worried about your expanding waistline, look no further than these light, delicious, and easy to prepare dishes from the Passages Malibu Pinterest. KALE SALAD • 1/4 lb wild arugula • 1/2 bunch of laminate kale,Continue Reading
“Thanksgiving reminds us of our commitment to helping people at Passages,” said Pax Prentiss, CEO of Passages Addiction Treatment Centers. “We’re dedicated to assisting our clients to heal their underlying conditions so that they can stay sober and return to leading successful lives. I truly feel honored to work with eachContinue Reading
Recovery is more than just steering clear of destructive choices. Its about making better choices and enjoying life to the fullest. These healthy recipes are easy to whip up and provide a friendly reminder to savor the especially yummy moments. – from the Passages Malibu Pinterest INGREDIENTS – Quinoa Stuffed BellContinue Reading
Are you looking for new comforting recipes to try? Here at Passages Malibu, we a couple delicious recipes to share with you today. Clean Eating Slow Cooker Southwestern 2 Bean Chicken Ingredients • 4 raw, boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz. each) • 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beansContinue Reading
The frost is not quite on the pumpkin here in Malibu (is it ever?), but the weather has been cooler lately and the feel of fall, however slight, is in the air. Below are two seasonal recipes to inspire a delicious and healthy trip to the kitchen. Bon appétit! PumpkinContinue 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
People throw around the phrase “self-control” quite often. But what does it mean? Do we have a solid definition? And if we do, what does it mean for substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation? Thankfully all of these questions can be answered since we have a sufficient definition of self-control. Self-controlContinue Reading
Addiction Expert and Co-Founder of Passages Addiction Treatment Centers knows first hand how difficult the battle with addiction can be. Pax was addicted to heroin, cocaine, alcohol, and cigarettes for 10 years. Him and his father, Chris Prentiss created a program that saved Pax’s life. Its that same program thatContinue Reading
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 them turn to drugs and alcohol. Amy was one of these people, talented yes, could be a bitContinue 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