Becoming Stabilized in Recovery: Everything You Need to Know

In the whirlwind of addiction, it’s hard to identify what’s up from down. Life can feel like an ongoing battle of events, and you may have struggled desperately to come back to surface – only to find that the addiction pulled you back even stronger. Recovery is one of the most transformational periods of growth for a person because they’re finally able to stop and focus on their entire wellbeing – and with that comes a much greater capacity for happiness and fulfillment in life. Stabilization is the most important step to the beginning of a person’s recovery journey, and this is typically through detoxification. Holistic treatment at Avalon Malibu takes into consideration all the aspects that make up a person – focusing on the healing and restoration of their mind, body and spirit. A publication by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) notes that at this stage, clients are typically scared – so in order to become stable, much support and care is provided.

At the stabilization phase in recovery, clients have unique needs:

•    Hope
•    Community
•    Altruism
•    Comfort

With this aspects of healing exemplified at Avalon Malibu, clients are able to feel confident in know that they’re making the right choice in life – and once detoxification is complete, they can go on to begin attending group and individual therapy, 12-Step programs, and other holistic recovery activities such as art therapy, massage therapy, and other related modalities for healing. Stability may take a few months up to a year for clients in long-term treatment programs, as they’re developing a new way of living. This transition will seem overwhelming, but the intensive support provided at Avalon Malibu will ensure clients never feel alone as they take these steps towards their own wellbeing.

Avalon Malibu is a world-renowned, California state-licensed mental health and substance abuse recovery center. If you are ready to seek treatment to develop the tools you need to overcome life’s obstacles and be on the road towards happiness, health, and well-being, call us today at 888-958-7511 for a consultation. It’s never too late, and there are people here ready to help you.