By Jennifer McDougall Thanksgiving, a time for gratitude and family gatherings, can be a complex period for those in recovery from addiction. At Passages Malibu, where we champion a holistic, non-12-step approach…
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By Jennifer McDougall Thanksgiving, a time of gratitude and family gatherings, can also be a period of hidden struggle for those facing substance abuse issues. At Passages Malibu, we approach addiction with…
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By Jennifer McDougall The holiday season, a time of joy and celebration for many, can present unique challenges for those in recovery from substance abuse. At Passages Malibu, we understand that navigating…
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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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Living a sober lifestyle doesn’t mean sacrificing fun and excitement. In fact, there are countless activities that can be enjoyed without drugs or alcohol. In this article, we will explore 30 engaging…
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By Jennifer McDougall Everything else falls to the wayside when addiction takes over your life, including your relationships, career, school, and mental and physical health. That’s why regaining control of your own…
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“To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven.” – Johannes A. Gaertner Let those you are going to…
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By Dr. Kerri Heath Are you ready to be healthy? Sick of waking up with a hangover, running out of money, and feeling the heaviness of drama that you have created while…
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With all of the many resources we have, there is no excuse to miss out on a good workout! Many people often make the excuse that they don’t have time in their…
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By Jennifer McDougall Addiction (defined as a state characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences) generally begins with the desire to escape—pain, loss, heartache, rejection, discomfort, anxiety, chemical imbalances…
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By Jennifer McDougall Goal setting can sometimes feel tricky if you are not someone who sets goals regularly, or who has had little to no training or instruction on how to set…
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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…
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The word addict carries with it a stigma that the possibility of overcoming of drug dependence is somehow impossible or unobtainable. One of the key philosophies of the treatment offered at Passages…
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Exercise is a very crucial component for an individual recovering from any alcohol or drug abuse. Years of dependency on drugs and alcohol severely diminish your physical state and health, often leading…
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If you are recently out of rehab or newly sober, re-entering the workforce can be refreshing and a steady, grounding return to normalcy. However, it can present specific stressors or challenges. Nevertheless,…
