Category: Detox

Supervised Detox: What It Is and Why It’s Important

June 5, 2019 Avalon Malibu Treatment Detox

The term ‘supervised detox’ sounds a bit terrifying, but what exactly does it mean? We know that for many people in addiction recovery, they undergo severe circumstances in which they can’t face alone. Quality treatment is about providing optimal mental,… Read More ›

What is Ambien Withdrawal Like?

June 13, 2018 Avalon Malibu Addiction Detox

A powerful sedative typically used to help people with insomnia, Ambien, generically called Zolpidem, is prescribed for no more than 6 weeks and is generally recommended to be taken for shorter periods of time. If a person takes larger doses… Read More ›

Where Did Heroin Come From?

January 5, 2018 Avalon Malibu Addiction Detox QA Heroin Addiction

Heroin today is regarded as a deadly drug which is contributing to the growing number of opioid overdose deaths happening every day in Canada, the US, and other countries around the world. Most people understand that heroin is an illegal… Read More ›

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Crack Addiction?

January 2, 2018 Avalon Malibu Crack Addiction Detox QA

Cocaine is highly mentally and physically addictive, and crack cocaine is an especially menacing form of cocaine. Smoking crack brings on an intense feeling of exhilaration because it causes the release of excess dopamine that is picked up by neurotransmitters.… Read More ›

The Worst Ways to Detox Your Body

December 22, 2017 Avalon Malibu Detox Healthy Living Food and Nutrition

Many people decide to complete an at-home detox or a “body cleanse” at home in attempt to remedy their “problem” of eating or drinking too much. Detoxification is a process by which the body naturally dispels any toxic or unhealthy… Read More ›

What to Expect from Detox

October 9, 2017 Avalon Malibu Detox Recovery

The first step in recovery is detoxification, a process in which the body naturally dispels any toxins that were inhibited from addiction. Detox can seem daunting, especially if you are unsure of what you will be experiencing. Knowing what to… Read More ›

What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Meth Detox?

May 20, 2017 Avalon Malibu Addiction Detox QA

Methamphetamine, most popularly known as “crystal meth” or “ice” is a powerful synthetic stimulant drug. Addiction to meth can have a serious effect on the mind and body, making detox a fragile time period during someone’s recovery from drugs and… Read More ›

Natural Detox Methods

April 27, 2016 Avalon Malibu Detox

The first step in overcoming an addiction to drugs or alcohol is to break any chemical dependency. To accomplish this, individuals dealing with addiction must go through a detoxification process. Detox is the process of abstaining from use so the… Read More ›

Why Personalized Drug And Alcohol Detox Programs Are Necessary

June 25, 2014 Avalon Malibu Detox

At Avalon Malibu we offer our clients a supportive, medically supervised detox program. Since no two people who come to us for help are alike, no two programs are absolutely identical. When helping people who are in the initial stages of dealing with a substance abuse issue, the goal is to rid the body of the influence of all chemicals. Read More ›