What Are The Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol

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By Jennifer McDougall Embarking on a journey free from alcohol can profoundly enhance your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. At Passages Ventura and Passages Malibu, we are committed to supporting you in this life-changing decision with our comprehensive, holistic non-12-step approach to addiction treatment. Immediate Health Benefits of Alcohol AbstinenceContinue Reading

How to Stop Being an Addict

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By Jennifer McDougall Do you want to get sober? Do you want to get rid of your addiction? Do you need help putting your life back together? Then, you came to the right place. No one sets out to become an addict. I’m sure you didn’t get up this morningContinue Reading

How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Addiction Recovery

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We all have personal boundaries, sometimes called our “comfort zone” or our “personal bubble.” These are the boundaries we make to safeguard our mental and physical well-being. Setting better boundaries is essential for addiction recovery but isn’t always the easiest to do. It has to be done, though, because boundariesContinue Reading

How to Get Sober Through Mindfulness at Passages Malibu

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By Jennifer McDougall Do you want to change your life? Mindfulness is the practice of living in the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness practices have many benefits, including reducing stress, boosting memory, and improving decision-making. “When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connectionContinue Reading

What is Holistic Addiction Treatment at Passages Malibu

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In a medical setting, holistic therapy addresses mental, physical, and emotional health conditions while considering social and economic issues. The difference between traditional and holistic therapy is that only the psychological, behavioral patterns and ramifications of traditional therapy are observed and treated. In holistic therapy, the person’s entire being isContinue Reading

Why Do So Many People Have More Anxiety at Night?

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By Jennifer McDougall When the lights go out, the distractions disappear, and everything becomes a little more unsettling. The exact causes that create anxiety during the day can generate anxiety at night. However, the combination of anxiety and insomnia may be mistaken for other diseases, and the difference in environment betweenContinue Reading

What Are the Causes of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

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By Jennifer McDougall You may have had a childhood trauma that was incredibly painful, either physically or emotionally, such as sexual assault, the death of a parent or close friend, or the loss of an opportunity, and you have buried the occurrence because it was so terrible. Or perhaps youContinue Reading

What Happens If You Drink Alcohol Everyday

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By Jennifer McDougall In the United States, many individuals drink alcohol for social reasons or relaxation, often believing that moderate consumption carries little to no risk. However, drinking alcohol every day—even in amounts that don’t seem excessive—can lead to significant short-term and long-term health issues. Understanding these risks is crucialContinue Reading