Opium addiction tends to originate from four major issues:

Brain chemistry imbalances.
Past events that need resolution.
Negative and inaccurate beliefs.
Inadequate coping skills for present challenges.

Though it is a widely held belief in the addiction industry that those facing addictions fall at the mercy of their genetic code, at Passages, the recovery experts do not believe that genetics is a major cause of opium addiction. Throughout the years, countless individuals with opium dependency do not have relatives with chemical dependency issues. Conversely, plenty of children and grandchildren of chemically dependent individuals never develop addictions. People can choose to abstain from alcohol or drugs or can drink in moderation. Addiction is not an incurable condition or "disease," but rather a symptom that a physical or emotional issue needs resolution. Recovery does not have to entail repetitive relapse, but individuals can overcome addiction when the person receives treatment for the underlying issues causing addiction.

Relapse is an indicator that a person has not treated the underlying issues that cause addiction. Once a person seeks out and properly addresses and treats the root causes of an addiction, the drive to use opium will dissipate. The clinical experience of the experts at Passages has shown that addicted individuals can find full healing and relapse-free sobriety with comprehensive, personalized treatment for addictions.

People who use opium can do so by diluting the substance and then injecting, smoking, snorting or ingesting it orally. As one of the oldest drugs in the world, opium remained popular until the 20th century in the Western world. However, opium addiction is still a problem in many third-world countries. The production of opium is still occurs in Burma. People harvested opium in Afghanistan until the 2000 Taliban ban on the substance, though production of opium recently increased. Today, people convert the majority of worldwide opium cultivation to other opiate forms, such as heroin, morphine, codeine and such derivatives.

Opium addiction creates a host of strong withdrawal symptoms, many with a similarity to and intensity of heroin withdrawal. Users attempting to overcome opium addiction can experience severe diarrhea, vomiting, intense nausea, weight loss, muscle cramping and spasms and deep muscular and bone pains. Psychologically, opium addiction can also lead to anxiety, paranoia, sleeplessness, wild mood swings, severe depression and even suicidal ideation.

After chronic opium use, addicted individuals experience changes in brain chemistry as opium changes the natural balance of neurotransmitters. The combination of extensive withdrawal symptoms and chemical imbalances in the brain cause intense cravings for opium. These cravings make opium use incredibly difficult to stop using without help. Beyond the physical drive to use opium, addicted individuals also encounter the psychological compulsion for use, largely due to unresolved issues that precipitated opium use in the first place. As tolerance builds, opium users find they require higher and more frequent doses of opium in order to achieve the same emotional or physical relief of pain.

The addiction recovery experts at Passages understand how the emotional or physical pain some individuals feel fuels opium addiction. Until individuals bring these core issues to the surface and treat these problems successfully, opium addiction can perpetuate. Each individual who struggles with an addiction to opium or its derivatives can find lasting sobriety when the individual resolves these root causes through addiction treatment.

If someone is struggling with a long-standing opium addiction, Passages Malibu offers hope. At Passages, a offer natural detox alongside a comprehensive holistic approach to addiction can resolve opium addiction.

Relapse-free, lasting freedom from opium addiction is only a phone call away. The caring multi-disciplinary staff of addiction experts at Passages partner with individuals down the path to total recovery from opium dependency. The intake professionals are on hand to hear stories and guide people through the first steps of the recovery process. Please call now to learn more about the opium addiction program at Passages and other highly successful recovery tracks such as Ativan rehab and Oxycontin rehab.

TRUST PASSAGES TO PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE OPIUM REHABILITATION

Passages Malibu is an international name in the addiction rehabilitation community. Passages is one of the most comprehensive treatment programs for alcohol rehab and drug rehab. One of the most important aspects of the unique addiction recovery program at Passages one-on-one therapy patients receive. Rather than group sessions, each client receives over 60 hours of personalized, one-on-one treatment with the leading addiction therapists. These sessions occur 15 more times at Passages than at standard treatment centers provide.

While group therapy can build a sense of camaraderie, it rarely provides the opportunity to delve deeply into any personal reasons a person has an opium dependency or other addictions. At Passages, each client is a singular case and no form of generalized treatment fits every the needs of every unique individual. At Passages, a team of specialists assesses each client individually . The staff at Passages addresses all of the clients with targeted treatment solutions tailored specifically for permanent sobriety.

Read more about the Passages treatment philosophy in a personal statement by Pax Prentiss, one of the co-founders who overcame a decade of addiction to heroin, cocaine and alcohol before finding success in a personalized treatment program.

COMPLETE, HOLISTIC OPIUM REHAB

What makes addiction recovery for clients possible? The clients seeking addiction treatment deserve the most credit. The team of specialists at Passages simply helps clients realize that each has the inherent power to overcome addiction through dedication, openness and the furtive decision to heal. Even those who come to Passages at the urging of a loved one, employer or spouse find a vital transformation begins to take place within a few days.

At Passages, healing opium addiction involves recovery through the dual dynamic of wide spectrum treatment and targeted, personalized focus. Expert therapists include some of the best experts: hypnotherapists, psychotherapists, spiritual counselors, nutritionists, fitness experts and more. An emphasis on inner healing at the deepest levels sets Passages apart from other competition.

Passages offers healing and answers for emotional trauma and damaging self-views. Opium addiction treatment programs offer spiritual, psychological and physical healing. The holistic treatment program is well rounded and dedicated to treating the entire human being.

At Passages, the rehabilitation addiction recovery treatment program includes:

• Relapse Prevention Counseling
• Personalized Treatment Programs
• One-on-one Counseling
• Complete Fitness Training
• Psychotherapy
• Hypnotherapy Treatments
• Family and Partner Therapy
• Blood Chemistry Analysis Work
• Spiritual Counseling
• Acupuncture
• Metaphysics Programs
• Acupressure
• Self-Image Boosting Sessions
• Eating Disorders Programs
• Aftercare Planning Experts
• Sports Programs
• Nutritional Assistance
• Drug and Alcohol Counseling Programs
• Body Work Approaches

For more insight into how addictions develop and what helps cure addictions, read The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure a book by Chris Prentiss. As the co-founder of Passages, Chris brings groundbreaking insights on healing opium addiction, alcoholism and other forms of dependency.

THE TREATMENT FACILITIES AT PASSAGES ARE BEAUTIFUL AND REJUVENATING

Set on a high bluff overlooking the Malibu coastline, Passages boasts 16,500 square feet of pure luxury and relaxation. Stretching across acres of stunning natural beauty and modern architecture, Passages provides a warm, tranquil environment where patients focus on achieving a return to health from opium addiction.

The state-of-the-art addiction program at Passages Malibu offers personalized, intensive treatment in a pampered, relaxing environment, including:

• Limited Enrollment
• Luxurious Facilities
• Treatment Team Approach
• Gourmet Cooking
• On-Site Detox Facilities
• 24/7 On-Site Nurse
• Transformative Experiences

At Passages, clients are not required to engage in menial chores or needless restrictions. The staff genuinely admires the courage and strength of each client seeking treatment and endeavors to treat them with the utmost dignity and care in return.

For more insight into the Passages experience, please read through a few testimonials from graduates of the Passages opium addiction treatment program.

Professional intake counselors at Passages are ready to hear the personal stories of prospective clients. Please call toll free, at any time of day or night. The caring staff can help every person struggling with addiction obtain the assessment and care needed for permanent sobriety.