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…
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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…
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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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Passages Malibu & Passages Ventura Drug & Alcohol Treatment Centers Support National Prevention Week
Malibu, Calif. (May 17, 2012) Passages Malibu and Passages Ventura, the world’s leading drug and alcohol rehab centers, are proud to support the first annual National Prevention Week, held from Monday, May 21, 2012, through…
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By Jennifer McDougall Are You Ready to Get Your Life Back? Passages is here to help you get back on your feet. When individuals with drug or alcohol addictions arrive at inpatient…
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Repeated use of dangerous and addictive stimulant drugs, such as cocaine, often causes a powerful physical and mental dependency. It is rarely easy to overcome without attending an inpatient rehab program. A…
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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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Depression is one of the most frequent co-occurring issues in individuals suffering from drug or alcohol dependency. It is prevalent for people struggling with depression to turn to drugs and alcohol for…
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Cannabis (more commonly known as marijuana, weed, or pot) is a viral and prevalent drug in the United States. It is even legal for medicinal purposes in some states; however, marijuana is…
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It can be very difficult to watch a friend or loved one struggling with an addiction. However, there are many things you can do and many ways you can help. Initially, it…
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We are the world’s most innovative and effective residential drug and alcohol treatment program, partly due to our treatment teach approach. Unlike other treatment centers, Passages is not 12-step based and rather focuses…
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While looking for a drug or alcohol treatment center, many potential clients state that their confidentiality is an extremely important issue for them in choosing the right program, and understandably so. When…
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Numerous non-traditional, cutting-edge forms of treatments are becoming popular in rehab centers to heal dependency on drugs and alcohol. By incorporating types of one-on-one psychotherapy sessions, treatment centers ensure a more complete,…
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Also known as “uppers,” stimulants refer to drugs that increase alertness and energy, such as cocaine, amphetamines, and their derivatives. Stimulants work in the body by acting upon the brain’s chemicals—known as…
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Is Nicotine Physically Addictive? Nicotine is a powerful drug resulting in physical addiction on par with that of cocaine. As with any chemical dependency, there can be both physical and psychological addictions…
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Alternative medicine at luxury residential treatment facilities helps provide lasting solutions and improvements to the overall health of patients. While detoxification is an important first step in your holistic recovery, total healing…
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It’s extremely normal to find the alcohol treatment intake process overwhelming—either because you feel unsure of where to start, or because you’ve been discouraged by negative rehab experiences from your past. Remember…
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Diagnostic tests help establish whether there are existing underlying physical conditions causing drug or alcohol dependency to take hold. Establishing baseline measures of metabolism, critical vitamins, minerals, and other organic compounds can…
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After deciding to receive treatment for alcohol dependency, the first stage of recovery is detoxification. This process is necessary to fully free your body of alcohol and to begin the process of…
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When packing for your stay at residential addiction treatment centers, you’ll want to bring items that foster comfort and healing. Leave anything harmful—including drugs, alcohol, or weapons of any kind—behind, and focus…
