By Jennifer McDougall Benzodiazepines, often prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and other conditions, can lead to dependency and addiction. Despite their medical benefits, prolonged use of these medications can result in severe physical…
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By Jennifer McDougall At Passages Malibu, we believe in treating the whole person, not just the addiction. Our holistic, non-12-step approach addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects, providing a comprehensive path…
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By Jennifer McDougall Stimulant addiction is a growing concern, affecting countless individuals and families. Substances like cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription stimulants can have devastating effects on a person’s life. At Passages Malibu,…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall As the year draws to a close, Passages Malibu extends a reflective and hopeful message to those grappling with substance abuse. The holiday season, often filled with joy and…
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By Jennifer McDougall At Passages Malibu, we transcend traditional addiction narratives. Unlike conventional belief systems that attribute addiction to genetic predispositions, we delve into the emotional and mental landscapes. Our luxurious non-12-step…
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By Jennifer McDougall At Passages Malibu, we offer hope for those battling addiction. Our facility, nestled against the serene Pacific backdrop, diverges from the traditional 12-step methods. We advocate for harm reduction—a…
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By Jennifer McDougall Addiction, a multifaceted challenge, often engulfs individuals, causing them to feel isolated and detached from their authentic selves. However, with its transformative power, recovery offers an opportunity to reclaim…
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By Jennifer McDougall The traditional 12-step approach to addiction treatment has been the go-to method for many years. However, since 2001, when Passages Malibu opened its doors, the non-12-step approach has been…
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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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For many years the addiction rehabilitation industry was solely based on 12 Step principles, such as group meetings, indirect healing practices, and reciting the imprisoning phrase, “Once an addict, always an addict.”…
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by Jennifer McDougall What sets Passages apart from all other treatment centers? One of the critical elements of Passages is the quality of care and expertise in holistic addiction treatment. Since 2001,…
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By Dr. Kerri Heath “Being in Flow is a mystical or transcendent state where you go beyond your sense of self and you experience exceptional feats of strength and endurance of creativity.”…
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by Kimberly Hayes The 12-Step program is what comes to mind when you hear someone talk about recovery from alcohol and drug abuse. However, there are many treatment methods out there that…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall If you’re someone who is heavily addicted to drugs and alcohol you may feel hopeless and lost in life. The good news is there is hope for achieving complete…
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By Jennifer McDougall For 8 years, Passages Ventura has been helping those suffering with drug and alcohol related addictions discover and heal their underlying conditions causing them to use and abuse drugs…
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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.…
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By Jennifer McDougall 1. Set realistic expectations in the beginning. It is best to know before going into rehab what you would like your end result to be. If you hope to…
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By Jennifer McDougall Getting sober is one of the most life-changing decisions you’ll ever make, but it can also come with challenges—especially when your friends and family aren’t supportive. For some, the…
