By Jennifer McDougall Have you ever wondered how Passages Addiction Treatment Center has such a high success rate and such a low relapse rate for clients who graduate from the program? The…
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By Jennifer McDougall Being the parent to a child of any age can be challenging at times, and there are all kinds of things parents worry about, but one widespread worry is…
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By Jennifer McDougall When completing treatment at an inpatient rehab facility, there may be a few questions that run through your mind, such as where to go from here and what to…
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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 Often times, people who have a poor body image also have a lower self-esteem which can cause them to turn to drugs or alcohol to feel better about themselves.…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall The holiday season can be a challenging time for those in recovery. From social gatherings to family dynamics, the festive atmosphere often includes triggers that can test your resolve.…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall Even though you’re living a sober lifestyle, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a vibrant nightlife. As dusk falls and the stars twinkle, you might ask yourself, “What exciting…
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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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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…
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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…
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By Jennifer McDougall Are you looking for something fun to do that doesn’t involve drinking or getting high? Instead of escaping from reality, dive in and enjoy just living life. Here are 30 fun activities you…
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By Jennifer McDougall How we feel, and the circumstances of our lives can depend significantly on who we choose to surround ourselves with. The crucial question is asking yourself whether or not…
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By Jennifer McDougall Every year thousands of people gather together at music festivals such as, Ultra, which is held in Miami, Florida and large cities all over the world. There’s also the…
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By: Jennifer McDougall Just as alcohol, cocaine, ecstasy, and heroin provide a temporary sense of escape for a person from their reality, anyone who is addicted to love seeks similar relief and…
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By Jennifer McDougall Even though most of us know that holding on to regret is not healthy, many of us still do it. Regret drags us down for as long as we…
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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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Whether you’re planning a cleanse or making healthier eating choices, smoothies, juices, and other blended beverages are delicious ways to provide your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs to stay…
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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…
