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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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...Read More -
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,...Read More -
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...Read More -
Friday, May 24th, 2019
Pax House: My New Family in Pasadena, California
My parents would be able to tell you now that I always have had an addictive personality. When I was two-years-old I would always pretend to be...Read More -
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019
The Fears that Drove My Addiction and Overcoming Them
A common theme throughout my life has been my deep-rooted fear of incapability. I can remember being a little kid and my only real aspiration was to be nice...Read More -
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...Read More -
Wednesday, May 15th, 2019
What are the 12-Steps and Why are They So Important?
The 12-step recovery program is one of the most widely known and longest standing addiction treatment methods. 12-step programs are used to treat all types of addictions, from gambling...Read More -
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...Read More -
Monday, April 8th, 2019
Alcohol Awareness Month – Here’s What You Need to Know
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness of the prevention, intervention and treatment of alcohol-related problems among all ages. Since 1987, the National Council...Read More
