Chris and Pax:

There are simply no words that I can describe to thank you for saving my life. My journey began on September 23, 2003. I arrived at Passages on October 22, 2003. Upon my arrival, I was very sick mentally and physically. I felt like a dead man walking. Your kind, understanding staff and techs took care of me in a manner that I will never forget as long as I live. The demon that I was fighting was literally taking over my entire body. The human compassion and dignity given to me was overwhelming. I never had so many people in my life take care of me at this extraordinary level. It was truly a magnificent display of teamwork on so many people"s parts.

I was admitted for a 30-day stay. The treatment team after 30 days made a recommendation that I stay on an additional 30 days. At first, I was opposed, because I wanted to return to my home. But, for the very first time in my life, I was going to listen to medical advice. I have never done this before. They were right on target. The next 30 days was a blessing in so many ways. The mind, body, and soul healing experience at Passages was truly a gift that is the best gift that anyone can ever receive. When a person enters Passages, it is unlike any other treatment facility in the world. All of us are so beaten down that Passages, from the moment you enter, brings you up. Giving you and providing for you the necessary tools to face the reality of life.

These tools that are provided are truly the essence or key ingredient to battle whatever demon or demons you are battling. I’ve thought many times about this. It is very difficult to thank someone for giving you back your life. Once again to Chris and Pax and to every staff member, "thank you for your compassion and understanding". I am profoundly and eternally grateful to Passages for showing me a better life. From the very bottom of my heart, "I thank you!"

Peter


To Passages:

After year upon year I relapsed due to nerves. I could not function. The prescriptions for Valium and for Xanax kept me in the cycle of drug addiction and of alcoholism. I needed to find "a cure". Through 6 relapses and 16 years of A.A the craving was battled and lost, and lost and lost. I was a nervous wreck. My blood pressure was off the charts, and I was as nervous and anxious as one can be and still function, at least sometimes. Coming to Passages... it was the last hurrah. I was told I would lose the cravings and compulsion for alcohol. I didn’t believe it. After 16 years of drug addiction and alcoholism, I felt hopeless. At first, even though it was wonderfully beautiful and the staff was loving and warm, but it was just another treatment facility. Then after the EEG, I was put on what was, for me, the correct medication. My blood pressure became perfect and my nervousness miraculously disappeared. The first day of the new medication I had a smile on my face all day, which I could not account for. It was non-invasive, non-addictive, and the feeling was of neutral peace and well being of love and warmth. This was the treatment I needed and wanted. I needed this balance in my life and it happened it really happened, and it was just as it was said in the brochure about Passages.

My 30-day program ends this week. I’ve gotten the treatment I came for. A miracle is I. I’ve become me, the real me, the better me.

Sincerely,
Alex


Dear Chris and Pax and Passages' Staff:

Finding Passages was one of the best things that happened to me in my life. The choice of wanting to live the rest of my life sober was the best. Realizing that it was necessary to find help doing that, I started looking for a rehabilitation facility that would meet my physical and spiritual needs. Chris and the staff at Passages are an amazing group of talented and supportive people who treat the cause as well as the effects. To me this is a, "Magical Island of Assisted Recovery." I would say to anyone who truly wants to start a new sober life, don"t wait, book your passage today. It will be the best vacation you will ever give yourself or loved one in need.

John


Dear Chris and Pax,

In the month that my son was at Passages I spoke with him several times. In each conversation I could hear the hope returning to his voice and attitude. He has returned home with an accurate assessment of his past, committed perspective about his present and positive outlook for his future. All of you at Passages are instrumental in saving my son's life. I can not thank you enough. God bless you in your continued good work.

Sincerely,
Cathy


Dear Passages,

Things will work out if I trust and believe that there is no limit to what I can do. I will believe in myself in the power I have to control my own life, day by day. I came to Passages with a good heart, now I leave with a good hopeful heart that will carry me thru. Thanks for your input and teachings.

Happiness always,
Barbara


Dear Chris & Pax:

My journey to Passages began with a giant leap of faith taken, quite honestly, with my eyes squeezed tightly shut out of fear and apprehension. I came searching for a solution to a problem a longstanding, daily addiction to alcohol. What I found at Passages goes well beyond a mere solution. What I discovered and came to embrace was an intense understanding, an awakening, gained through the knowledge found in the very basic fundamentals of the universe and a belief in a higher power bringing all things together.

I thought my journey began with a coast to coast flight and a 40 minute ride along the Pacific Coast Highway. It actually began the moment I crossed the marble threshold of the front door to Passages. In just the first few hours my eyes and mind were opened to the fact that virtually everything I needed to recover was about to be made available to me in a genuinely caring and nurturing environment.

Rarely in my life, if ever, have I felt the depth of gratitude I feel for the circumstances that lead me to Passages, for the special people there that were paramount to my recovery and for the resulting miracle of the power and peace I carry with me today.

Passages is not just a place to heal and recover, it is truly a door which opens endless possibilities to the life and person we were meant to become.

Yours Truly,
Edna


Dear Pax & Chris,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you so much for everything you did for me. I truly enjoyed my stay at Passages and learned so much about myself and the pursuit of happiness. You have put together an incredible staff at Passages. Each person, each therapist, each tech adds so much to the whole picture and treatment offered at Passages. For those who want it, there is so much to be gained at your facility. I know I personally gained so much. I can't wait to come back for a visit. I am already looking forward to it. It's been hard to come home, but feel very confident all is going to go well. But damn I miss Malibu- who wouldn't right! Keep up the good work. If you ever need me to speak to any prospective clients I would be more then happy to do so. I only have the best things to say about you and your staff at Passages. Thanks again for everything. I mean it from the bottom of my heart. All the best.

Love,
Karen