Category: QA

How are Mental Health and Physical Health Related?

April 3, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

“There is no health without mental health”. – World Health Organization A 2017 study conducted by researchers from the United Kingdom found that mental health and physical health are cross-affected by both direct and indirect factors. The study suggested that… Read More ›

What Does Eating Disorder Recovery Look Like?

April 2, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) claims that nearly 30 million people experience an eating disorder each year; they can affect anyone of any age and are very serious – even life threatening. If you have… Read More ›

What are Some Practical Ways to Cope with Dissociative Amnesia?

March 30, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

A woman explained her experience with dissociative amnesia on CBS News. Here is a clip from her story: “When I woke up the next morning, I sat up and I didn’t recognize the room. I didn’t recognize the bag that… Read More ›

What are Hospitals Doing to Combat Expensive Medications?

March 29, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

High drug prices are affecting everyone, hospitals included. Pharmacies, whether located within the hospital or privately, often supply drug products for administration in hospitals or the health care system overall. The problem that many hospitals all over the U.S. are… Read More ›

How do I Know if my Addiction Recovery Isn’t Working?

March 28, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

Everyone falls off the beaten path from time to time, and recovery is no exception. Most of the “down” moments in recovery give you a chance to identify what you need to change and what you need to continue emphasizing… Read More ›

What is it Like For Someone Who Has Sex Addiction?

March 27, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

A woman explained her story with sex addiction on Health.com. Here is an excerpt from her story: “I had long affairs. I wanted sex, but I also wanted somebody’s soul, in this really ego-driven way. My life was a constant… Read More ›

Can a Personality Disorder be Cured?

March 26, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Personality Disorder

Having a personality disorder can be challenging, especially if you haven’t been diagnosed. Many symptoms of personality disorders affect every aspect of someone’s life, and eventually cause trouble in these areas, causing the person to seek a diagnosis. For example,… Read More ›

How Might My Family and Friends be Affected by My Addiction?

March 23, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

Addiction impacts not just the person who was directly affected, but friends and family as well. Unfortunately, with sobriety comes learning of the ways we have hurt our loved ones, and this can be painful to grasp. Resentment and regret… Read More ›

What Are The Statistics on Relapse?

March 22, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

Here is an excerpt of a story that a woman shared about her recovery on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services website: “As much as it pains me to admit, I let that foundation slip away and relapsed with… Read More ›

What are Some Games that People in Substance Abuse Recovery Can Play?

March 21, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

Previous research has shown that engagement in activities can benefit one’s recovery; meaningful activities, as stated in a 2009 study published in the Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, are typically expressed as “pursuits that allow a person to… Read More ›