Category: QA

What are some Psychosocial Treatment Options for Those with Cocaine Dependency?

October 11, 2018 Avalon Malibu Treatment QA

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), an estimated 1.5 million Americans aged 12 or older were using cocaine in 2014. Annual surveys suggest that cocaine use has been quite stable since 2009 – with nearly 505,224 emergency… Read More ›

What is THC?

October 10, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Drug Addiction

With marijuana becoming legalized in various parts of the United States for medical and/or recreational purposes, it’s important to know what you’re consuming. According to a 2017 poll conducted by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, 52% of Americans… Read More ›

How Do People Become Addicted to a Substance?

October 9, 2018 Avalon Malibu Addiction QA

If you have a loved one who is struggling with substance abuse, you may feel frustrated, angry, or downright hopeless. “How could they have gone this far?” you may ask yourself. Many friends and family members of loved ones with… Read More ›

What Are Some Cognitive Behavioral Exercises I May Learn in Therapy?

October 8, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychological treatment used to help treat conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders (SUDs), marital problems, eating disorders, and much more. The American Psychological Association (APA) emphasizes 3 core principles… Read More ›

What Is The Definition of Being “In Recovery”?

October 5, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Recovery

The following quote was found on The Mighty, “You wake up every morning to fight the same demons that left you so tired the night before, and that, my love, is bravery.” Yes, it’s true that recovery is quite subjective –… Read More ›

Is Narcissism Bad For You?

October 3, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Narcissistic Personality Disorder

When the word “narcissism” comes to play in conversations, most people immediately think of someone who acts self-entitled, unempathetic, and manipulative. While this can be one type of narcissism, what many people don’t realize is that narcissism is a spectrum… Read More ›

What is Panic Disorder?

October 2, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

The following is an excerpt from a personal story shared on the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) regarding panic disorder: “I thought I was going crazy, I thought I was dying and had no one I could talk to that… Read More ›

What does Psychoeducation Mean?

October 1, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health QA

Whether you’re seeking recovery for a mental illness or an addiction, your condition may not always be as straight-forward as it seems. For instance, many people have been diagnosed with a mental illness and, while they understand the “label” of… Read More ›

Why Is Suicide Such An Important Topic to Discuss?

September 28, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health QA

Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that approximately 1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, with 78% of suicides occurring… Read More ›

What If I Don’t Like My Therapist?

September 27, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Therapy

Therapeutic relationships are similar to other professional relationships in that it takes time for both parties to come to an understanding of one another. At first, you may have an idealistic view of your therapist – but these perceptions may… Read More ›