A message about detox from Chris and Pax Prentiss

Our goal at Passages Addiction Cure Center is to lead you through your drug or alcohol detoxification as safely and comfortably as possible. On arrival at Passages, the extent and nature of any physical injury you may have will be assessed. Comprehensive testing including an in-depth look at the biochemical, nutritional and neuro-biological aspects of your addiction will be performed. Dr. Gayle Madeleine Randall, MD, who is the doctor we recommend, brings more than a quarter-century of direct experience as a physician, scientist, cross cultural student of medicines, administrator and speaker. Dr. Randall Specializes in Integrative, Mind-Body and Wellness Medicine, is board certified in Western medicine, and has special training in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Eastern Medicine, Women’s Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Anti-aging, use of supplements and herbs, and has extensive experience with Native American Medicine. Dr. Randall has successfully detoxed hundreds of people with many different kinds of addiction.

Detoxification can be dangerous if not done properly, and therefore should be
professionally supervised. Many people who attempt to detox themselves, or who
are under the supervision of someone who is not thoroughly knowledgeable in detox procedures, fail and relapse because of the painful and unpleasant symptoms they experience when undergoing detox. What you can expect at Passages Addiction Cure Center is a smooth transition through your drug and/or alcohol detox. We will work with you to insure that the uncomfortable pain or danger that can be associated with detox will be minimized as much as possible. Our knowledgeable staff has years of experience in detox, and we only work with the best people in the field.

Thousands of active enzymes and countless chemical reactions are at work continuously to cope with the poisons we put into ourselves. All alcoholic beverages contain the drug ethanol. Alcohol and ethanol are the same thing. Ethanol is what we put in our gas tanks to run our cars. It's what gives us the feeling of euphoria. It's also highly toxic. Used long enough, ethanol kills us slowly and painfully. At Passages Addiction Cure Center, we safely detox people from ethanol.

Not surprisingly, alcohol, opiates and other drugs cause damage to the cells, tissues, cell-to-cell connections in the brain, and even to DNA. When alcohol and other drugs are present in the body for a prolonged period of time, the brain and body expect them to be present, which creates dependency. When you stop the drugs, your body must adjust back to normal and rid itself of the harmful toxins that have accumulated. This can be painful and can take days or weeks to get through the process.

We use the most cutting edge detox methods.

Modern medical science has provided us with some excellent medications to minimize the discomfort and danger associated with the detox process. This is why it is important to have a professional who specializes in detox assisting you. This way you can expect a safe and comfortable detox.

Our staff is renowned for their cutting edge and sophisticated approach to healing and detox. At Passages Addiction Cure Center you will also have 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nursing by your side to make sure that you are safe and comfortable. No one at Passages slips through the cracks or goes unnoticed. We have the highest staff to client ratio of any facility in the country and we pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our clients. Privacy, confidentiality, and the best level of care is what you can expect at Passages.

In many cases, you can even begin treatment while in detox, including massage, acupuncture, and one-on-one sessions with your therapists.

As part of your initial phone call to Passages, your need for drug or alcohol detox services will be discussed. Upon admission, the doctor we recommend will determine what your detox protocol will be.

In addition to on-site detox, we provide the one-on-one treatment for which we are known as the industry leader. For more insight into Passages Malibu and our breakthrough treatment, please review our detailed Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program. Call us now at from 7am-10pm Pacific Standard Time, 365 days a year.

Also, be sure to read our book, The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure. To get it delivered to your doorstep, call (800) 959-9571 or click on the book link on the left sidebar. It will open your eyes as never before on how to cure dependency on drugs and alcohol.

And remember, we believe in a cure,
and we believe in you.

Chris and Pax Prentiss