By Jennifer McDougall “Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.” – Sigmund Freud Give a person freedom and see what they do with it. When you give them space and freedom, what they choose to do with it willContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall “Patience is not the ability to wait. Patience is to be calm no matter what happens, constantly take action to turn it to positive growth opportunities, and have faith to believe that it will all work out in the end while you are waiting.”― Roy T. Bennett ForContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Drugs and alcohol suppress the way you feel authentically, causing you to have midstride and confused thoughts or feelings of your emotions and reactions to situations or symptoms in your life. When you get sober, you will most likely discover a wave of freedom to feel everythingContinue Reading
“People who believe they have bad luck create bad luck. Those who believe they are very fortunate, that the world is a generous place filled with trustworthy people, live in exactly that kind of world.”― Chris Prentiss, The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure Rehabilitation and recovery from substance abuse-related issues are entirely possibleContinue Reading
Get ready to spice up the holiday season with some festive alcohol-free mocktails! These delicious beverage options are fun and easy to make. Whether you’re at home or a party, it is always a good idea to have several alcohol-free beverage options available. We wish you all a safe andContinue Reading
“To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven.” – Johannes A. Gaertner Let those you are going to Thanksgiving Dinner with not drinking, and ask them to please respect your wishes and not pressure you toContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall It’s pretty common for many people to get stuck in a rut from time to time, bored of the same routine, lacking excitement in day-to-day tasks. The trick is to recognize how you feel and start making some slight changes that can drastically improve how you think,Continue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Getting sober is one of the bravest and, at times, a very challenging journey. In the early days of sobriety, many people may feel uncomfortable when being invited out, at social events, coping with triggering events, telling people they no longer drink, in intimate settings, or beingContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall “Everybody in the world is seeking happiness—and there is one sure way to find it. That is by controlling your thoughts. Happiness doesn’t depend on external conditions. It depends on inner conditions.”― Dale Carnegie Self-control is an essential aspect of leading a fulfilling life. It involves regulating one’sContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall “Emotion can be the enemy. If you give in to your emotions, you lose yourself. You must be at one with your emotions because the body always follows the mind. “–Bruce Lee Frustration over emotions may suggest that an individual lacks emotional intelligence. For example, if youContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall In a medical setting, holistic therapy is when conditions of mental, physical, and emotional health are addressed while taking into consideration social and economical issues. The difference between traditional therapy and holistic therapy is that in traditional therapy only the psychological, behavioral patterns and ramifications are observedContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall It’s not uncommon to feel a sense of discontentment in your life as you are constantly changing and growing in and out of each phase of your life. You may find yourself seeking deeper meaning and purpose on your journey through your quest to Be Who YouContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Have you ever felt like something just isn’t right? There’s a feeling in your gut that something is off and have a strong sense about it? That is your intuition sending you a message; a warning. It’s important we pay close attention to our intuition, but whatContinue Reading
by Jennifer McDougall For many, being alone is a challenging and uncomfortable feeling. We crave connection and in order to stay sober, happy, and healthy its helpful to surround ourselves with positive influences. That doesn’t necessarily mean these people need to be physically around you 24/7. There is often timesContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Self-care is an essential practice in addiction recovery. When you don’t have a self-care routine, it can throw you off balance and make you feel uneasy. Many people who relapse in recovery lose focus on what’s important and forget to take care of the needs of theirContinue Reading
Gather around the fireplace with a big cozy blanket and a hot cup of herbal tea. This is the season to spend reflect on what we are most grateful for and spend time with those dearest in our lives. It’s also a wonderful time of year to enjoy your favoriteContinue Reading
When you are in need of inspiration in your recovery from drug and alcohol dependency related issues, these quotes by Chris Prentiss will help lift your spirits and give you some wonderful insight to ease your mind. “You are not an alcoholic or an addict. You are not incurably diseased.Continue Reading
by Jennifer McDougall “The world is actually a mirror, and as you change, you will see everything around you changing as well, mirroring your changes.” ― Chris Prentiss, Be Who You Want, Have What You Want: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life Have you started thinking about what you would like the newContinue Reading
by Karin Burns I took a less traditional path to rehab than most people and avoided the DUIs, legal issues and job losses we typically associate with alcohol addiction by embracing change early in the progression of the issue and healing myself proactively with wellness. Since 2015 I have beenContinue Reading
by Jennifer McDougall Whether you are working on getting sober or have been in recovery for a while, it’s important to stick to healthy dating and relationship practices that reinforce positive lifestyle habits, so you do not relapse or return to abusing drugs and alcohol. At Passages Addiction Treatment Centers,Continue Reading