Learning to be With Your Pain Instead of Escaping It
By Jennifer McDougall Pain is the most common reason behind addiction. It comes in many forms; physical, mental, and emotional pain. It stems from the brain and flows into your central nervous system. An extreme amount of pain and discomfort can potentially send you right over the edge, but itContinue Reading
Passages Venice, Outpatient Addiction Rehab
Welcome to our vibrant outpatient rehab center in Venice, California. Much like the treatment offered at Passages Malibu and Passages Ventura, the outpatient center will offer non-12 step, holistic therapy methods that will help our clients discover and heal the underlying conditions which are causing them to use and abuse drugs and alcohol. AtContinue Reading
Passages Malibu: Revolutionizing Addiction Treatment for 15 Years.
When Chris and Pax Prentiss opened Passages on August 11th, 2001 they had one goal in mind, to open the world’s finest treatment center, and help as many people as they could. Now, fourteen years later and it’s clear they have accomplished their goal, not only has their groundbreaking, holistic approachContinue Reading
20 Ways to Create a Healthy and Sober Lifestyle
By Jennifer McDougall If you are someone who just completed treatment and are looking to get back home and resituated into the comfort of your own surroundings you may be wondering what to do when you get there. First off, it’s important for friends and family to know that youContinue Reading
The Dangers of Ecstasy
By Jennifer McDougall Many times when ecstasy users grab ahold of this drug, they don’t realize the amount of danger they are putting themselves in. Ecstasy is one of the scariest drugs because a person can overdose on it before they have time to rewind and retrace their steps orContinue Reading
5 Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency and What to Do About It
By Jennifer McDougall Many of us have vitamin deficiencies that we are completely unaware of but need to recognize. One of the most common vitamin deficiencies is Vitamin D. Have you ever noticed how much better you feel on vacation- when you are out in the sun for a whileContinue Reading
7 Simple Tips for Managing Stress
By Laurel Janssen Byrne Stress is the body’s mental, physical and emotional response to changes in and around itself. Stress is normal, and everyone experiences it. So why is managing ongoing stress important? Unrelieved stress can contribute to distress, which is a negative stress reaction. There are many symptoms ofContinue Reading
Passages Ventura Celebrates 6 Years of Holistic Healing
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 thousands of those seeking to heal the underlying conditions causing them to use and abuse drugs and alcohol.Continue Reading
Reading Recommendations by Passages Addiction Treatment Centers
By Jennifer McDougall Studies have found reading to be one of the most beneficial activities you can do that can help improve your life and physical well-being. Reading can help improve your memory, focus and concentration, vocabulary, writing skills, and reduce a large amount of stress. It also allows youContinue Reading
10 Proven Strategies to Lift the Fog of Depression: A Passages Malibu Guide
By Jennifer McDougall Depression is an invisible anchor that pulls down millions globally, irrespective of age. This daunting adversary often brings along its companions: anxiety disorders and the lure of substance use. Many individuals caught in the clutches of depression’s gloom turn to drugs and alcohol, seeking a fleeting escapeContinue Reading
The Connection Between Codependent Relationships and Addiction
By Jennifer McDougall Codependency is a term that describes a relationship dynamic where one person relies excessively on another for their sense of self-worth and happiness. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as “a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who isContinue Reading
How to Protect Yourself from Negative Energy
By Jennifer McDougall Does it feel like something in the air is weighing you down? When you are around a particular person or a particular crowd, do you leave feeling drained and unable to stand? These are only a couple signs that negative energy is consuming your physical and mentalContinue Reading
Spring Equinox 2015: A Message From Chris Prentiss
“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 force is in the ascendancy, and the dark force is diminishing. That is true not only for theContinue Reading
Understanding Passages Malibu: A Non-12-Step Approach to Addiction Recovery
By Jennifer McDougall When it comes to addiction treatment, choosing the right approach can be life-changing. Passages Malibu stands out with its revolutionary non-12-step methodology, tailored to address not just the symptoms but the root causes of addiction. This article explores the unique aspects of our program, answering common questionsContinue Reading
How to Discover Your Life’s Purpose
By Jennifer McDougall: Many of us ask ourselves, “What was I put on this earth to do?” The answer is different for every person. What we do and which direction we decide to take is purely up to us. No one else but ourselves can decide where our future lies.Continue Reading
Sober Super Bowl Sunday
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 Denver Broncos will go head to head this Sunday, February 7, 2016 in the city of Santa Clara atContinue Reading
20 Fun Sober Date Ideas
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 20 ideas for the two of you love birds to enjoy some precious time together. 1. Take aContinue Reading
10 Reasons Why You Should Consider Quitting Alcohol
By Jennifer McDougall Besides not waking up with a painful headache and a list of regrets from the night before, there are several other reasons to quit drinking alcohol. The amount of damage alcohol does to your body should be enough to avoid alcohol altogether, but for many, it’s not.Continue Reading
10 Ideas for a Fun and Sober New Year’s Eve
By Jennifer McDougall The end of the year has come and now is the perfect time to reflect back on all the experiences, lessons learned, and memorable moments you had throughout the year. As you begin to plan your New Year’s Eve festivities, you may be searching for a listContinue Reading
Heal Anxiety Without Prescription Drugs
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 of your belly sends several waves of discomfort making it hard for you to concentrate. Some people experienceContinue Reading