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Sean puts up a strong defense in order to hider his real underlying conditions to the staff at Passages Malibu. He thinks Passages Malibu is a scam and that they are not going to be able to see the real Sean. Sean thinks Passages Malibu therapist Lorie is intimidated by his smile and eagerness to talk.

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The only reason people think passages malibu scam exsists is because we are attacking the norm. Our treatment offers an alternative to the tradition 12 step program, which has never been seen before. At passages malibu we treat the underlying causes of addiction. There is no such thing as passages malibu scam, just the passages malibu alternative treatment.

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Whenever we live through trauma, we’re also recording many sensations: birds singing, a siren going by, the smell of chicken frying, a particularly bright shade of red, or perhaps a rainy day.
We’re also recording the physical sensations of what it’s like to be forced to do something terrible against our will. As the years pass, even though we have successfully blocked out the memory, what we recorded while the trauma was occurring is still locked in our minds. When we hear a siren or see that shade of red or smell chicken frying, we become uneasy and frightened, and we need to do something to alleviate our fear and the uncomfortable feelings.

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In the United States, substance abuse costs over one half-trillion dollars annually. Treatment for substance abuse can lower these costs. Studies show that drug addiction treatment can reduce associated health and social costs by far more than expensive alternatives, such as incarceration of addicted persons. Drug addiction treatment reduces drug use and its associated health and social costs. According to several conservative estimates, every one dollar invested in addiction treatment programs yields a return of between four and seven dollars in reduced crime, criminal justice costs and theft related to drugs.

When bookkeepers take into account the savings related to health, total savings can exceed costs by a ratio of 12 to 1. Major savings to the individual and to society also stem from fewer interpersonal conflicts, greater workplace productivity and fewer accidents related to drugs, including overdoses and deaths.

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I cannot emphasize enough the essential role of friends for the individual in early recovery. More often than not, the recovering person’s circle of friends can mean the difference between failure and success. The old expression “water seeks its own level” aptly describes what can happen to a person fresh out of rehab. That is why twelve-step support groups suggest that the newcomer “stick with the winners.”

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http://www.passagesmalibu.com 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. Pax’s personal journey in overcoming heroin and cocaine addiction was the foundation for Passages to pioneer the approach which has now become the new standard for the treatment of alcohol addiction and drug dependency. 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. These personalized sessions focus on determining the underlying causes of dependency on drugs and alcohol. At Passages, a consulting physician and skilled team of licensed therapists customize a private drug treatment program for each individual in a naturally serene and beautiful setting. In 2010, Passages Ventura, a new wellness center was established in Ventura, California.

To learn more about Passages Malibu please fan/follow us online on Twitter at http://twitter.com/passagesrehab Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/passagesmaliburehab and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/passages
The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure written by Chris Prentiss is available at http://www.passagesmalibu.com

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Part of your change and giving up your dependency will involve making amends for your behavior. With your family present, you will have the opportunity to release pent-up emotion, shame, and guilt. You will also be able to ask for forgiveness from your family in a therapeutic environment, where your therapist will assist you. Having a therapist present is more beneficial than attempting to converse about difficult material with family members on your own.

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Treating the behavior associated with addiction can help patients engage in the treatment process, by modifying their attitudes and behaviors related to drug abuse and therefore increase healthy life skills. These treatments can also enhance the effectiveness of medications and help people remain in treatment longer. Addiction recovery specialists offer treatment for drug abuse and addiction in many different settings using a variety of behavioral approaches.

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The answer is No, you cannot ever use addictive drugs or alcohol again. That means not even one sip of wine, once, not one toot of cocaine, not one toke of marijuana, not one pain pill�nothing. Of course, if you have an operation or a medical emergency and you need pain medication, take it, but you must discontinue it immediately when the pain has reached a level you can tolerate. If a doctor prescribes an addictive drug for an illness and you feel it�s appropriate, take it, but you must discontinue it the moment the illness is over.

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Seeking balance essentially means we are trying to be happy. In the mid-1980s, I learned that everyone is seeking happiness as their primary goal in life. My understanding resulted from a series of workshops I led in Los Angeles to help people who weren�t living the life they wanted and who were willing to come and listen to me for a month in the hope of changing that condition.

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