The Best 5 Ways to Reduce Stress From Your Life Today
By Jennifer McDougall Are you ready to eliminate stress from your life and become more at ease without fear and doubt? At Passages, we are here to help you achieve and maintain a stressfree lifestyle to help avoid from straying the course in your sobriety. Here are 5 of theContinue Reading
Opiate Addiction Crisis in America: How Passages Treats Substance Abuse
At Passages Addiction Treatment Centers, we offer several programs for treating opiate addiction. Opiates are extremely powerful and have a very high potential for chemical dependency. Using opiates for an extended period of time ultimately causes the nerve cells in the brain to stop functioning correctly and inhibits the productionContinue Reading
What is the Difference Between 12 Step Rehab and Non-12 Step Rehab?
Many people are curious when learning that Passages is a non-12 Step addiction rehab center. They ask us, “What does that mean?” Here we have created an infographic to lay it all out for you to better understand the difference between 12 Step and non-12 Step addiction treatment philosophies andContinue Reading
Detoxing from Opioids and Opiates at Passages Addiction Treatment Centers
By Jennifer McDougall Detoxing from opioids and opiates (heroin, fentanyl, Oxycodone, and Hydrocodone) can be extremely dangerous if not handled properly. At Passages Addiction Treatment Centers, we recommend a medically supervised detox that specializes in non-traditional therapy and innovated treatment such as what is offered at Passages. Depending on theContinue Reading
What Are Opioids and Why Are They Dangerous
By Jennifer McDougall Opioids are prescribed to those with suffer from severe acute or chronic pain. Unfortunately, this drug is extremely addictive and dangerous even when taken as prescribed by a doctor. Many people who take opioids become physically dependent on the drug, making it difficult to detach or ween off onceContinue Reading
Holistic Treatment at Passages Malibu Addiction Rehab
Are you ready to make the change of a lifetime and experience a transformation unlike anything else? At Passages, we are here to help make that happen. It is through our holistic drug and alcohol rehabilitation expertise that you are sure to be in the hands of top quality physicians,Continue Reading
Sudden Mood Changes in Chemical Dependency Related Problems and Withdrawal
By Jennifer McDougall Those who struggle with constant mood swings often feel as though they cannot control what is happening to them. They may be happy one moment and in absolute despair the next. Extreme mood swings could be a sign of bipolar disorder in which they should seek professional medicalContinue Reading
15 Tips on Staying Emotionally Balanced in Addiction Recovery
By Jennifer McDougall Keeping your emotions in check can be difficult for those who have a mental illness, but it is generally something we should all learn how to manage. Balancing emotions is the key to keeping yourself in check when dealing with other people and the highs and lowsContinue Reading
10 Ways to Live As Your Most Authentic Self
By: Jennifer McDougall There is a weight that is carried when you know you are not being true to yourself or living a life that is not aligned with what your core beliefs are. The cost of wearing a mask and hiding behind who you truly are can be notContinue Reading
Treating Opiate Addiction at Passages Drug Rehab Center
By Jennifer McDougall The opiate crisis in America is something that everyone is talking about. It is broadcasted on every media outlet, highlighting the record-breaking number of overdoses and deaths all across the country. Many of us have lost someone we know and love from an addiction to opiates. Unfortunately,Continue Reading
Treating Xanax Addiction at Passages Addiction Treatment Centers
By Jennifer McDougall Before we get into how to treat Xanax, let’s take a look at what Xanax is and its effects on the body so we can better understand this prescription drug that has become the number one prescribed psychiatric medication in the United States. This drug is mostContinue Reading
What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Drinking Alcohol
By Jennifer McDougall Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you quit drinking alcohol or how you would feel overall? Many people who get sucked into the destructive habit of drinking alcohol tend to forget who they are without substances. They fail to live without alcohol,Continue Reading
Welcome to Passages Santa Monica – Luxury Sober Living Home
Since December of 2014, Passages Santa Monica Sober Living has helped many people recovering from addiction-related issues transition into their newly found sober lifestyle. With more than 16 years of addiction healing experience, Passages Addiction Treatment Centers (founded in 2001) is the leading resource in the field of addiction treatment. OurContinue Reading
Get Your Life Back in Addiction Recovery
How to Contact Passages Addiction Treatment Centers: Call Passages Addiction Treatment Centers today if you or a loved one is battling an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. Our admissions department is available 24/7 and can be reached directly by calling our toll-free number at (888) 397-0112. We look forward to speaking withContinue Reading
Healing a Broken Heart in Recovery: A Path to Renewal and Growth
By Jennifer McDougall Heartbreak is one of the most profound pains we experience, especially when it takes us by surprise. For those in recovery, the pain of a breakup or loss can feel overwhelming, and without the crutch of drugs or alcohol, it can be even harder to cope. AtContinue Reading
How to Cope with Stress During the Holidays
By Jennifer McDougall The holiday season, while often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” can also bring its fair share of stress, pressure, and even feelings of loneliness. Between the financial strain of gift-giving, complex family dynamics, and travel logistics, it’s no surprise that many find thisContinue Reading
How to Prepare for Inpatient Rehab
By Jennifer McDougall Congratulations on making the decision to go to residential treatment for your substance abuse related issues. We know this was not an easy choice. It takes a lot of courage to admit your shortcomings and commit to changing your life for the better. While you get readyContinue Reading
Choosing Between Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab
By Jennifer McDougall After you have made the decision to go to rehab, the next choice you need to make is whether you with be going to inpatient or outpatient treatment. When you call our admissions office to review the options for treatment, they will be happy to go overContinue Reading
10 Ways to Raise Your Vibration and Attract Positive Energy
By Jennifer McDougall Do you want to attract more positivity in your life? Do you feel like your life has been a drag lately or your energy is at an all-time low? If so, we are here to help. A few things to look out for if you suspect somethingContinue Reading
10 Things You Should Do in Santa Monica
By Jennifer McDougall While staying at our luxurious sober living home in the vibrant city of Santa Monica, California, there are so many fun sober things to do that you can choose from. At Passages, we give you the freedom to live your newfound sober life as free as possibleContinue Reading