By Jennifer McDougall, Staff Writer & Marketing Director at Passages Malibu Why Personalized Care Matters No two people experience addiction in the same way. For one person, it may be tied to childhood trauma. For another, it might stem from unmanaged stress, false beliefs, or a chemical imbalance. This isContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall, Staff Writer & Marketing Director at Passages Malibu Why Holistic Wellness Matters in Recovery Addiction doesn’t just impact the body—it affects the mind, emotions, and spirit. That’s why lasting recovery requires more than just detox or abstinence. It requires holistic healing. At Passages Malibu, we integrate therapiesContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall, Staff Writer & Marketing Director at Passages Malibu Why So Many Treatment Programs Fall Short For decades, addiction treatment has been dominated by one message: you are powerless over your addiction, and you will always be an addict. For some, this approach provides comfort and community. ButContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall, Staff Writer & Marketing Director at Passages Malibu Why Alcohol Addiction Must Be Understood Alcohol is one of the most socially accepted substances in the world. It’s woven into celebrations, holidays, and casual gatherings. But for millions of people, what starts as social drinking can evolve intoContinue Reading