THE FACTS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG ADDICTION

Our As the world's leading addiction treatment program, Passages has the highest success rate among drug addiction recovery programs. We identify and treat the underlying causes of drug addiction, namely:

1. An imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain.
2. Untreated events from the past that have created trauma.
3. Negative and untrue self-beliefs and world views.
4. Difficulties coping with challenges at hand.

At Passages, years of clinical experience indicates that genetics is simply not a major root cause of drug addiction. Throughout the world, countless individuals become drug dependent, despite the lack of addicted individuals in their family histories. Additionally, plenty of people who do have relatives with addiction histories never develop drug or alcohol addictions themselves. Ultimately, at Passages Addiction Cure Center, we see our clients as more than a mere genetic code. We believe that emotional, psychological, and physical issues create the core issues of addiction. Contrary to the treatment model widely used, at Passages we believe that addiction is neither incurable nor a "disease"--but merely a symptom of underlying pain. When these issues have been properly treated, those who have struggled for so many years with drug addiction can finally find relapse-free sobriety.

For those struggling with prescription drug addiction, chemical imbalances interplay with the other three causes of addiction. When addicted individuals attempt to self-medicate deep inner pain with alcohol or drugs, chemical imbalances result from continued use. Over time, the natural balance of brain chemicals (known as homeostasis) becomes disrupted as the brain attempts to adjust to the foreign chemicals introduced to the system. When this disruption takes place, users only feel "normal," calm and happy when prescription drugs are present in the body--and the sudden absence of them allows the user to feel the imbalance they have created in the form of withdrawal symptoms. In order to break this cycle of addiction, the body must first be detoxified of prescription drugs, sense the resulting chemical imbalances in the brain, and adapt back to its natural state. Once detox has been successfully completed, the root causes of addiction can be identified and healed on a deeper level, removing the psychological need to escape with prescription drugs in the future.

Prescription drug addiction has become an epidemic, and remains vastly underreported. According to official estimates, millions of people across the United States battle addiction to either over-the-counter medications or prescription drugs. In fact, the 15 million individuals across the country using cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants and heroin combined are outnumbered solely by those abusing prescription drugs across America. Ongoing abuse of prescription drugs leads to a host of secondary physical issues that can have lasting negative effects on the mind and body. Prescription drug addictions can lead to permanent changes in the brain's neuropathways, heart conditions, high blood pressure, and damage to the liver and kidneys.

Psychologically, prescription drug abuse can lead to ongoing issues such as depression, anxiety, mood swings and even suicidal thoughts. Although these dangers have been well-documented, many individuals find themselves trapped in prescription drug addiction. Even when initially prescribed for legitimate pain or conditions, many patients continue to use prescription drugs well after their condition has been resolved, in order to self-medicate emotional pain, stress or fear. As a result, prescription drug addiction worsens these psychological issues, leading to increasing feelings of helplessness, disempowerment, anxiety and depression, continuing the cycle of addiction.

THERE IS HOPE FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG REHAB AT PASSAGES

If you're in the midst of a prescription drug addiction, there is hope for a cure. At Passages, we have designed our treatment program specifically to help those battling years of prescription drug addiction to fully recover and heal on the deepest level. Set within a warm, soothing environment along the California coastline in Malibu, we create a luxurious retreat where deep healing can take place. We understand that prescription drug addiction is a complex problem, and our holistic approach has gained us national attention for the highest success rate in the addiction recovery industry. At Passages Addiction Cure Center, we gather the finest minds in the world to treat each guest's addiction from all sides--offering extensive clinical therapy, physical training, nutritional guidance, and spiritual mentoring. Our Prescription Drug Rehab, Alcohol Rehab, and Drug Rehab programs can offer a path to relapse-free recovery--personalized just for you, offering a combination of time-tested traditions and cutting-edge methodologies to achieve a complete cure.

At Passages Addiction Cure Center, we are proud to have the highest success rate in the world for addiction treatment programs.  Our exclusive offerings include:

Individual Therapy
Personalized Treatment Plans
Self-Image Improvement
Hypnosis Therapy
Assistance with Eating Disorders
Marriage and Family Counseling
Blood Chemistry Analysis Performance
Complete Body Work Services
Physical Fitness Plans
Aftercare Planning Specialists
Acupuncture
Spiritual Advising
Acupressure
Alcohol and Drug Treatment
Relapse Prevention Therapy
Sports and Recreation
Psychotherapy
Nutritional Counseling
Metaphysics Guidance

At Passages Addiction Cure Center, we offer the highest-quality experience for each client, including:

High Staff-to-Client Ratio
Luxury Facilities
Personalized Treatment Team Approach
Gourmet Food Preparation
On-Site Detox Facilities
24/7 Nursing Care

In addition to world-class amenities and the most in-depth, individualized treatment in the world, Passages offers a "magical" quality that sets it apart from other addiction treatment centers. Surrounded by gorgeous grounds and compassionate staff making personal connections with each client, patients at Passages find that long-standing issues can be brought to the surface and resolved--offering them more hope, renewed ambition, and physical and inner healing that simply transforms them.

At Passages, we never ask our clients to perform janitorial tasks or housework--mainly because we believe many treatment centers create an atmosphere of punishment with such directives. Our Passages Addiction Cure Center housekeeping staff offers their talent to take care of these details, so that you can focus your energies fully on healing your addiction. We treat them--and our patients--with the utmost respect, care and admiration. We believe that seeking out the causes of addiction and reaching out for healing is a tremendously brave act--and we admire and come alongside each client to help them achieve their recovery goals fully.

If you or a loved one is battling prescription drug addiction, we invite you to learn more about our therapeutic drug treatment program on our website, browsing photographs of our five-star drug treatment center and picturesque grounds, and reading our hopeful drug rehab testimonials from cured clients. When you're ready, we invite you to tell your story to our caring Intake Counselors, who can help you coordinate drug detox and start you on a path to healing today. We're available to speak to you, any time of day or night, toll free at (888) 777-8525.

As a prescription painkiller that falls into a class known as opiates, OxyContin originates from the opium poppy. Though it has been used medically since 1995, countless individuals--both those who have begun with a legitimate prescription and those who have obtained it for its euphoric high--have found themselves severely addicted. Stopping OxyContin addiction can be incredibly challenging, largely due to its opiate withdrawal symptoms--similar to those involved with heroin addiction. OxyContin dependent individuals can experience severe bouts of nausea, repeated vomiting, heartbeat irregularities and palpitations, along with other painful and disorienting psychological and physical reactions to cessation.

However, at Passages Addiction Cure Center, we remain confident that OxyContin addiction recovery is completely achievable. We have treated dependent individuals who have come from all backgrounds and medical histories successfully, through our nationally acclaimed drug treatment program. During a month-long stay, patients receive personalized, high levels of attention from our world-class treatment staff--a result of our intentionally high patient-to-staff ratio. Each patient is assessed thoroughly, and OxyContin addiction treatment is custom-tailored to their precise needs, offering over 60 personalized therapy sessions per month for each client. At Passages, we ensure that each client receives safe and comfortable OxyContin detox and targeted therapy that cures opiate addiction at the heart of the matter. Our knowledgeable and caring staff is standing by, 24 hour a day, 7 days a week, waiting to take your call at (888) 777-8525.