Addiction Ends Here.
Passages, Malibu is a world-renowned, state-of-the-
Passages, Malibu was founded in 2000 by father and son team Chris and Pax Prentiss as a result of a father’s unconditional love and ongoing concern for son Pax and his downward life spiral of addictions. The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure is the story of Pax’s personal journey in overcoming heroin and cocaine addiction and led to the foundation for Passages to pioneer the approach which has now become the new standard for the treatment of alcohol and drug dependency.
"I am very excited about getting the Passages, Malibu message out to others with substance abuse issues", said Pax Prentiss, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Passages, Malibu Addiction Cure Center in Malibu, California. "The 12-step model was created in 1935 and we at Passages, Malibu have discovered a new way to heal from the ravages of others dependence on alcohol and drugs. I am living proof that this program works."
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a symptom, not a cause. Addiction is triggered by mental or physical pain. Drugs and alcohol are what people turn to in order to cope with, and often mask, the underlying cause. To successfully treat addiction, you must discover the real cause, which is different for each individual based on their own life and circumstances.
Common underlying causes of drug and alcohol addiction include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, panic attacks, loss of loved ones, trauma, physical pain, chemical imbalance and family turmoil. These are treated through intensive, personalized one-on-one therapy that reveals the cause and focuses on healing the pain. Then you can overcome the crutch of dependence on drugs and alcohol.
"We don't believe in labeling you an addict or alcoholic and we don't believe you are powerless. It is those negative labels that are a recipe for relapse," said Pax Prentiss. "If you believe you're powerless over drugs and alcohol, it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy."
Rather than simply following the basic one-size-fits all 12 step rehab model in which clients attend group meetings and receive little individual counseling, Passages provides 60-65 hours/month of concentrated one-on-one therapy to every client to get the root of why they are abusing drugs or alcohol. Therapies include Neurofeedback, Life Purpose Coach, Equine Therapy, Ropes Course, Celebrity Nutritionist, Psychotherapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Neurotransmitter Evaluation, Extensive blood testing, Hypnotherapy, Massage Therapy and Body Work, Personal Training, and Spiritual Counseling.
At Passages, Malibu, a physician and skilled team of 10 licensed therapists are assigned to each client and customizes a substance abuse treatment program for each individual.
Passages Malibu has been successfully operating since 2000 on a peaceful 22 acre estate in Malibu that provides a serene natural setting. In 2010, a new Passages Wellness Center, Passage Ventura was established in Ventura, California.
