• Pushing Through Our Triggers
    Thursday, June 13th, 2019

    Pushing Through Our Triggers

      For some people it’s the actual sight or smell of their drugs of choice (alcohol, marijuana, heroin), for others, it’s their family members or certain friends and/or acquaintances,...
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  • Giving Hope
    Monday, June 10th, 2019

    Giving Hope

    Recently, a Pasadena native was admitted to her nearest hospital for a heart attack. The woman, a middle-aged crack cocaine addict was released later that night with prescriptions to...
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  • The Forever Stamp of My Recovery
    Tuesday, June 4th, 2019

    The Forever Stamp of My Recovery

         I arrived at Pax House, a drug recovery center in Pasadena, California knowing that my future was uncertain. I had absolutely no idea about how I was...
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  • Facing the Consequences
    Monday, June 3rd, 2019

    Facing the Consequences

    Born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee a Pax IOP alumnus, whom we’ll call John Doe for the sake of anonymity, grew up in an affluent family. In high school,...
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  • Coming to Spirituality
    Tuesday, May 28th, 2019

    Coming to Spirituality

        When I arrived at Pax House in Pasadena, California for treatment it was suggested to me that that I find a power greater than myself. The wonderful staff told...
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  • Prescription Drug Take Back Day
    Wednesday, May 15th, 2019

    Prescription Drug Take Back Day

    National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held on April 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This day encourages people to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired...
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  • Staff Stories: Victor
    Saturday, April 13th, 2019

    Staff Stories: Victor

    “Will the chinese flute music interfere with the recording of this?” Meet our Supervisor of Outpatient Services – Victor. Victor has been a pillar of stability and recovery here...
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