For many years the addiction rehabilitation industry was solely based on 12 Step principles, such as group meetings, indirect healing practices, and reciting the imprisoning phrase, “Once an addict, always an addict.”…
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By Jennifer McDougall For 8 years, Passages Ventura has been helping those suffering with drug and alcohol related addictions discover and heal their underlying conditions causing them to use and abuse drugs…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall Depression affects millions of people across the world; of all ages. In many cases, those who suffer from depression also suffer from anxiety disorders, as well as, drug and…
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“Hello, Everyone. This is truly a magical time of the year. The forces of light and dark are equally balanced. All is in perfect order. This is a time when the light…
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By Jennifer McDougall Many of us ask ourselves this simple question, “What was I put on this earth to do?” The answer is different for every person. What we do- which…
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By Jennifer McDougall Grab the nachos and prepare to enjoy the game of all games. It’s almost kickoff time for the most watched sporting event of the year. The Carolina Panthers and…
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By Jennifer McDougall Are you and your sweetheart looking for something fun to do, and would prefer not to be in an alcohol or drug infused environment? Well, that’s simple. Here are…
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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 Whether it is Bikram, Hatha, Power, or Yin yoga there are several benefits you should know. Starting or ending the day with any type of yoga practice is one…
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By Jennifer McDougall 1. Set realistic expectations in the beginning. It is best to know before going into rehab what you would like your end result to be. If you hope…
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By Jennifer McDougall When someone you know is battling an addiction and desperately needs help changing their current conditions and lifestyle the last thing they need is to be influenced by an…
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By Jennifer McDougall GHB, short for γ-Hydroxybutyric acid is another drug wreaking havoc on today’s club kids. It is popular among teens, young adults, and those in the bodybuilding community (used to increase…
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By Jennifer McDougall Being the parent to a child of any age can be challenging at times and there are all kinds of things parents worry about, but one very common worry…
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By Jennifer McDougall It is possible to still have a nightlife even though you are sober. When the sun goes down and the night sky begins to settle in you may start…
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By Jennifer McDougall Wouldn’t it be great if fear would just get out of the way so that we could make the moves we spend hours daydreaming about? Well, I have 10…
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By Jennifer McDougall Our day-to-day lives are often times very busy, and our minds become extremely scattered if we do not take the time to relax and let go of our worries…
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By Jennifer McDougall Getting sober is one of the best decisions you will ever make. But what if your friends and family aren’t very supportive and think that instead of getting…
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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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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…