By Jennifer McDougall Alcohol abuse is a severe problem in the United States and worldwide. The drinking culture in America has normalized binge drinking to the point where casual or “responsible” drinkers…
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By Jennifer McDougall Twelve-Step Programs do not work for everyone. That’s why Pax and Chris Prentiss, co-founders of Passages Malibu, created a holistic treatment program that emphasizes one-on-one counseling rather than group…
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By Jennifer McDougall When people are in the early stages of recovery, they may have dreams that they’ve relapsed. These dreams can come with symptoms related to drug and alcohol use. When…
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by Jennifer McDougall Staying sober over holidays like the Fourth of July can be a challenge for individuals in recovery. This federal holiday is occasionally a day of barbeques, drinking, and cheerful…
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Are you ready to stop an addiction to alcohol and live a healthier, happier life? Our professional team at Passages Malibu drug and alcohol rehab is prepared to help. But unfortunately, alcohol addiction is…
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Passages Malibu is a luxury drug and alcohol rehab center in Malibu, California, that provides unique non-12 step addiction treatment programs. Being the most prominent luxury treatment center in Southern California certified…
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by Jennifer McDougall Fentanyl, like heroin, morphine, and other opiate medications, attaches to the bodies’ opiate receptors, which are found in the areas of the brain that control pain and emotions. Dopamine…
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By Jennifer McDougall Sobriety is the absence of drugs and alcohol and maintaining a clean lifestyle day after day. The term “California Sober” has been introduced in recent years as a way…
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By Jennifer McDougall Have you ever wondered how some things work out for some people, and others seem to struggle more through the obstacles in their way? Or how when you envision…
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By Jennifer McDougall If you are on social media, you probably see the memes all day about people getting drunk, laughing about it, making jokes about blacking out, and waking up in…
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By Jennifer McDougall Taming racing thoughts is an essential act of self-care we all must be aware of in recovery. The obsession and overwhelmingness we put on ourselves can become quite debilitating…
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By Jennifer McDougall Picture this. You have made it to rehab, and now you can begin healing from drug and alcohol addiction. Our holistic approach focuses on treating the underlying conditions causing…
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By Jennifer McDougall Many people who become dependent on drugs and alcohol to get through the day or night don’t plan to end up in that condition. They may have started as…
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By Jennifer McDougall It can be tempting for many people, especially those in recovery, to shut out the world for days at a time, but how much isolation is too much? Because…
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By Jennifer McDougall Coping with events that disrupt our inner peace and shake us to the core can be upsetting. Knowing how to navigate challenging emotions with a healthy approach is always…
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By Jennifer McDougall Are you ready to make changes in your life to get on the right path to health and happiness? If so, you have come to the right place. Unfortunately,…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall “When a problem or a difficult situation arises, say to yourself, as if you already believe it: “This is for my benefit.”― Chris Prentiss, Be Who You Want, Have What You…
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By Jennifer McDougall Alcohol is also known as ethanol, a liquid produced by fermentation and an ingredient in beer, wine, and liquor that causes intoxication. Alcohol is a depressant drug that slows…
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By Jennifer McDougall While many people are stuck at home, finding themselves bored, with more time on their hands than they know what to do with, the number of people abusing drugs…