By Jennifer McDougall Chris Prentiss, a beacon of hope in addiction recovery and co-founder of Passages Malibu and Passages Ventura, left an indelible mark through his profound insights and transformative approach to healing. His books, filled with wisdom, continue to guide and inspire individuals on their journey to recovery. BeliefContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Challenges and profound introspection often mark the journey to overcome dependency. Chris Prentiss, the late co-founder of Passages Malibu and Passages Ventura, pioneered the approach to addiction treatment. His insightful perspective on inner healing has left a lasting impact on recovery. Understanding the Essence of Inner HealingContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall The world of addiction recovery lost a pioneering spirit in August 2022 with the passing of Chris Prentiss, co-founder of Passages Malibu and Passages Ventura. Prentiss, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer, left behind a transformative legacy in the field of addiction treatment. His holistic approach to overcomingContinue Reading
By Chris Prentiss The secret of what has caused and is keeping your addiction alive and active, making it seemingly impossible for you to quit, is within you. Learning the techniques of relapse recovery is important; learning a new philosophy of life and how to live it is important; discoveringContinue Reading
by Chris Prentiss Tomorrow, July 4th, 2018 is the two hundred and forty-first day since the thirteen original Colonies signed our Declaration of Independence, declaring that we were no longer thirteen English colonies, but thirteen states of the united states of America and that we would no longer be dominatedContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Since August 11, 2001, Passages Malibu has stood at the forefront of non-12-Step addiction treatment. When Passages Malibu opened its doors 16 years ago, Co-Founders Pax and Chris Prentiss forever changed the way addiction is viewed and treated. Passages Malibu was created after CEO and Co-Founder, PaxContinue Reading
The team at Passages wants you to know how great our program truly is. All the reviews and testimonials on this site were written by Passages alumni, who have graduated from the program. As you will see in each review, the alumni’s of Passages have had a remarkable and lifeContinue Reading
“When people who believe themselves to be addicts or alcoholics come under great stress or trauma, they mentally give themselves permission to drink or use drugs as a remedy.” ― Chris Prentiss, The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure “Every person in the AA program who’s successful is living proof that heContinue Reading
Available to download on your Amazon Kindle A gift for You On April 16th, 2016, I will have been on this lovely planet for 80 years. People close to me ask what I want for my birthday. I have all I want. Instead, I want to give a gift. ThisContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall featuring Chris Prentiss “A relationship is like a garden. To create a condition that will cause your plants to thrive and produce abundantly, you must weed, water, fertilize, and care for the plants in your garden. You must also know about the special needs of the plantsContinue Reading
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
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
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
“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
Welcome to November! It’s a lovely, fall time of the year. Thanksgiving is Thursday the 27th (2014). Malibu’s weather is usually sunny, warm and beautiful, or it’s raining, which is also very beautiful. Rain is special, and I, for one, am always grateful for it. Let’s make this an extra-specialContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Addiction treatment is essential in healing the underlying causes of a person’s addiction. At Passages, we are proud to offer our clients the best possible treatment available, anywhere. Besides being named the “Number 1 Treatment Center in the World” by Healthcare Global, as well as one ofContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall If you’re like me, you’ve been called courageous. It’s a compliment I don’t take lightly, but it also makes me uncomfortable sometimes. I know that courage is something anyone can cultivate in themselves. As it turns out, there are many ways to become more courageous (and theyContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall In today’s fast-paced world, finding a moment of peace can be challenging. Meditation offers a respite, a chance to slow down and connect with ourselves. Meditation is a practice of focusing and quieting the mind, leading to increased awareness and a sense of inner peace. While theContinue Reading
After Passages Malibu CEO Pax Prentiss overcame his dependence on alcohol, cocaine, and heroin, he went on to found Passages along with his father, Chris Prentiss. Before Passages’ founding, Chris authored numerous books on topics like love, self-empowerment, and wisdom. To this Chris’ books are celebrated around the world. WhileContinue Reading
There may not be one single secret to happiness, but it appears that science has closed in on one of its key contributing factors. A recently published study that appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has shed new light on the true causes of lasting well-being.Continue Reading