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Passages Malibu, the leading non-12 step, holistic, and non-disease model addiction treatment center, has announced this week the launch of a “Sobriety, Health, and Wellness” survey conducted completely through the brands’ social media channels. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 Passages Malibu, the leading non-12 step, holistic, and non-disease model addiction treatment center, has announced this week the launch of a “Sobriety, Health, and Wellness” survey conducted completely...

Passages Ventura celebrates its four year anniversary on May 17, 2013. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 Passages Ventura, sister facility of the world renowned non-12 step Passages Malibu addiction treatment center, celebrates four years of treating thousands of clients for drug and alcohol dependency this May 17, 2013. Founded by father and son team Chris and Pax Prentiss, Passages Malibu opened in 2001 and was the first substance abuse rehab center to offer an alternative model of...

Each year, millions of American teenagers look forward to proms and graduations; however, this poses a high-risk for binge drinking and increased drunk driving occurrences. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 According to USA today, car accidents are a leading cause of accidental death for teenagers, and approximately one in ten high school students admits to regularly drinking and driving. The findings also report that in 2010, one of five teen drivers involved in fatal crashes had the...

HRL Laboratories built and tested the rugged, water-proof, modular, 360° imaging sensor nicknamed OWL (Omni-directional threat Warning and Locator). Malibu, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 During a May 1 deployable force protection exercise at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia, HRL Laboratories, LLC demonstrated a new 360-degree imaging sensor front-end as part of DARPA’s Cognitive Technology Threat Warning System (CT2WS). HRL developed the sensor front-end that communicates with the system’s...

Troubled former college football star, Tyrann Mathieu was aided by school officials in his attempts to quit using and reportedly failed numerous substance tests before being let go. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 Tyrann Mathieu, former star defense back at Louisiana State University, defended the school that dismissed him and criticized the coaches that formerly competed with him for publicly disclosing details about his private medical history. Mathieu was a promising punt returner,...

Though cinnamon is a common item in most kitchen pantries, a new teen fad is raising concerns from doctors and prompting warnings from medical professionals. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2013 A popular fad that sprung up on YouTube has led to hundreds of poisonings and has recently prompted warnings from physicians and medical researchers. It involves cinnamon, a seemingly harmless spice, and attempts by young people to swallow one tablespoon of it in under 60 seconds without drinking...

The recent announcement of the Final Omnibus Rule by the Department of Health and Human Services, establishes important guidelines for care organizations that handle sensitive health information. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) April 25, 2013 Confidentiality and substance dependency rehabilitation remain inseparable from each other. A newly announced rule from the Department of Health and Human Services changes the definition of Protected Health Information in a way that applies specifically to...

Drug use among 50-59 year-olds rose at an alarming rate over the last ten years, causing concern for the Baby Boom population. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) April 16, 2013 On Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 The Miami Herald reported that the rate of illegal drug use rose sharply among the Baby Boomer generation over the last 10 years. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, found that between 2002 and 2011 cocaine, methamphetamines, marijuana, and heroin use tripled among 55 to 59-year olds and almost...

Certified and Licensed Professionals Identify and Treat the Causes of Addiction Malibu, California (PRWEB) April 06, 2013 Illicit drug use among teenagers continues at high rates and changing perceptions and attitudes toward marijuana play a role, this according to the 2012 Monitoring the Future survey (MonitoringTheFuture.org). Synthetic marijuana also plays a role while non medical use of over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs continue to be a major problem. "Any...

Seasons Malibu was recently voted the most effective rehab center in California according to a yearly report. Malibu, California (PRWEB) March 29, 2013 Rehabilitation Centers are no longer applying the minimalist approach to targeted recovery of human addiction. Today, we see an increase presence of rehabilitation centers across the country that not only treat the disorder but also introduce holistic and global treatments to treat the human spirit. Seasons Malibu Rehab Center located in...