Giving Hope

5 years ago

Recently, a Pasadena native was admitted to her nearest hospital for a heart attack. The woman, a middle-aged crack cocaine…

The Forever Stamp of My Recovery

5 years ago

     I arrived at Pax House, a drug recovery center in Pasadena, California knowing that my future was uncertain.…

Facing the Consequences

5 years ago

Born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee a Pax IOP alumnus, whom we’ll call John Doe for the sake of anonymity,…

Coming to Spirituality

6 years ago

    When I arrived at Pax House in Pasadena, California for treatment it was suggested to me that that I find…

The Fears that Drove My Addiction and Overcoming Them

6 years ago

A common theme throughout my life has been my deep-rooted fear of incapability. I can remember being a little kid…

Prescription Drug Take Back Day

6 years ago

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held on April 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This day…

What are the 12-Steps and Why are They So Important?

6 years ago

The 12-step recovery program is one of the most widely known and longest standing addiction treatment methods. 12-step programs are…

Staff Stories: Victor

6 years ago

“Will the chinese flute music interfere with the recording of this?” Meet our Supervisor of Outpatient Services – Victor. Victor…

Alcohol Awareness Month – Here’s What You Need to Know

6 years ago

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness of the prevention, intervention and treatment of alcohol-related…