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I serve as the Passages Malibu and Passages Ventura's CEO. After we developed our cutting-edge addiction treatment philosophy following the successful defeat of my 10-year dependence on drugs and alcohol, I co-founded these facilities along with my dad, Chris. Today, I spend my time making sure that our non-disease, non-12-step, holistic approach to addiction treatment we created in 2001 continues to prosper and grow. As CEO of Passages, I am responsible for leading the business strategy, marketing efforts, and financial operations of the company and its subsidiaries, while also interacting and collaborating with clients, staff, and program alumni. To learn more about Passages, please visit www.PassagesMalibu.com.
17/09/2025
When one person heals, the whole family heals. At Passages Malibu, we welcome families into the recovery journey with compassion and holistic support. Together, we create lasting transformation—restoring connection, peace, and hope. 💫
Addiction takes a toll not just on the mind, but on the body too—often leaving behind years of neglect and imbalance. Healing requires more than therapy alone; it calls for rebuilding from the inside out.
At Passages Malibu, we view nutrition as a cornerstone of recovery. Proper nourishment restores the brain, lifts mood, and strengthens the body—creating a foundation for lasting health and sobriety. 🌿✨
Nutrition as a Cornerstone of Healing
15/09/2025
🧠 Addiction & Chemical Imbalances 🧠
Addiction isn’t a moral weakness or a lack of willpower—it’s often driven by chemical imbalances in the brain. These imbalances fuel cravings, impact behavior, and make breaking free incredibly difficult without the right support.
At Passages Malibu, our holistic, non-12-step approach addresses both the psychological and biological roots of addiction. By restoring balance to the brain, clients can heal more fully—mind, body, and spirit. 🌿✨
The Brain and Addiction — A Complex Relationship
15/09/2025
Every detail at Passages Malibu is designed to promote tranquility and healing—from lush gardens to ocean views. Surrounded by beauty, clients find the peace and privacy needed to uncover and resolve the root causes of addiction. 🌺
Being called an “addict” or “alcoholic” can feel like a life sentence—limiting self-worth and overshadowing who you truly are. But recovery is not about labels. It’s about healing, reclaiming your identity, and stepping into a healthier version of yourself.
At Passages Malibu, we treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—so clients can move past stigma, break free from negative patterns, and rediscover their true potential. 🌿💫
Breaking Free from the Addiction Label
14/09/2025
🍷 If You Have a Drinking Problem, Does That Make You an “Alcoholic”? 🍷
At Passages Malibu, we don’t believe in labels like addict or alcoholic. These terms are heavy with judgment and shame—and they limit the possibility of full healing.
You are not defined by your struggle. Addiction is not who you are, nor is it an incurable disease. It’s a symptom of deeper issues that can be identified, addressed, and healed.
Recovery isn’t about labels—it’s about reclaiming your power. 🌿✨
⚠️ Xanax + Alcohol: A Dangerous Mix ⚠️
Xanax is the #1 prescribed psychiatric drug in the U.S.—and it’s especially popular among teens and young adults. But when combined with alcohol, the risks skyrocket.
Both substances slow the brain and body in similar ways, intensifying each other’s effects. What might feel calming can quickly turn dangerous—leading to blackouts, overdose, or worse.
At Passages Malibu, we help clients understand the real risks and heal the underlying issues driving substance use. Awareness is the first step toward change. 🌿✨
Addiction is not who you are—it’s som**hing you can heal. At Passages Malibu, our non-12-step philosophy focuses on empowering you to rediscover your true self while restoring balance to mind, body, and spirit. Exclusive care, world-renowned expertise, and oceanfront serenity await.
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid—50x stronger than he**in—that’s being laced into drugs like co***ne, ma*****na, and m**h. The result? A deadly surge in overdoses.
The CDC reports over 100,000 overdose deaths in just one year, many linked to fentanyl. Its low cost and potency make it a drug trafficker’s tool, but for users—often unknowingly exposed—it can be fatal.
At Passages Malibu, we believe awareness saves lives. Education, prevention, and holistic treatment are vital in protecting young people and ending this crisis. 🌿✨
🚫 Breaking the Stigma of Addiction Treatment 🚫
There is no shame in asking for help. Yet society glamorizes alcohol, normalizes binge drinking, and downplays the risks of drugs—all while millions silently struggle.
At Passages Malibu, we call it what it is: alcohol is ethanol, a toxin. Numbing pain with poison should never be seen as “fun” or “normal.” The truth is, addiction is fueled by stigma, denial, and unhealthy cultural conditioning.
Recovery begins when we challenge these messages—and choose healing instead. 🌿✨
Breaking the Stigma of Addiction Treatment, how to know if you have addiction, opioid addiction, alcohol addiction
12/09/2025
🌿 What Makes Holistic Therapy Different 🌿
Traditional therapy often focuses only on behavior and psychology. Holistic therapy looks at the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and even social and economic influences.
At Passages Malibu, our holistic approach uncovers and heals the deep-rooted issues—often past trauma—that drive substance use. By treating the causes, not just the symptoms, clients can finally break free from the cycle of relapse and step into lasting recovery. ✨
Passages Malibu focuses on treating and healing the underlying conditions causing a person to use and abuse drugs and alcohol.
12/09/2025
🌊 A Different Path to Recovery 🌊
No two people experience addiction the same way—so why should treatment be one-size-fits-all? For many, the traditional 12-step model doesn’t provide the long-term healing they need.
At Passages Malibu, our non-12-step approach goes deeper—healing the root causes of addiction, restoring balance to mind, body, and spirit, and empowering clients to reclaim their lives.
Explore why this path may be the right choice for your recovery journey. 🌿✨
Discover the benefits of non-12-step rehab at Passages Malibu. Learn how a personalized, holistic approach can help.
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For ten misreable years, I stuggled with an addiction to he**in, co***ne, and alcohol. I was in and out of several different rehab centers and sober living homes, but nothing worked. It wasn’t until my dad started asking me why I was using and abusing drugs and alcohol that I began to understand my underlying conditions for all my wreckless behavior. The truth is, I was insecure and felt intimidated by the success of my father.
“Heroin was a coping mechanism that I had used to deal with my underlying fears. They were the real problems; he**in wasn't the culprit, my fears were.”
― Pax Prentiss, The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure
Before getting sober, my life was a dark and wreckless world. I had no real joy in life and I was constantly sick. Even though I wanted to be sober I just couldn’t break my addiction at the rate I was going. Som**hing had to change. I was in need of treatment that actually worked. That is when my dad and I created a customized program that met my needs and was exactly what took me from being a full blown ju**ie to a thriving and successful business owner where I can now help people who struggle just like I did for so many years.
It is that very same treatment and therapy m**hods that got me clean and sober that we utlize at Passages Addiction Treatment Centers. The safe and comforting accomidations at Passages make your stay with us enjoyable and uplifting. This is a healing sancuary where thousands of people over the last 16 years have discovered sobriety and groundbreaking transformations.
“I spent the rest of that day and most of the night thinking about all the hundreds of people I had met in rehabs and sober living houses and on the streets. We were all medicating our fears and our pain!”
― Pax Prentiss, The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure
Unlike most rehab centers, Passages is not a 12-Step treatment center. We utlize holitic treatment m**hods that help our clients discover and heal the underlying conditions causing them to use and abuse drugs. We were able to revolutionize the way addiction is treated by empowering our clients and restoring their hope and purpose in life.
How to Contact Passages Addiction Treatment Centers:
Call Passages Addiction Treatment Centers today if you or a loved one is battling an addiction to drugs and alcohol. Our admissions department is available 24/7 and can be reached directly by calling our toll-free number at (888) 397-0112. We look forward to speaking with you soon.