Category: Recovery

Music Therapy in Recovery

May 26, 2020 Avalon Malibu Alternative Treatment Recovery

Music is defined as stringing notes together to create a melody. Like all forms of art, it is up to the listener to decipher its meaning. A piece of music can mean the world to one person, while someone else… Read More ›

Achieving Emotional Security

May 20, 2020 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Recovery

We hear the term “emotional security” quite a bit in 12-Step programs of recovery. Many of us have seemingly placed our emotional security in the hands of others our entire lives. We have based our actions and decisions on what… Read More ›

Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous

May 19, 2020 Avalon Malibu Alcohol Addiction Recovery

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a 12-Step program that has helped and continues to help millions of people around the world battling drug and/or alcohol addiction. When AA was first cultivated, it was predominantly made up of people who were above… Read More ›

Justifications That Lead You to Relapse

May 18, 2020 Avalon Malibu Addiction Recovery

Relapse is, unfortunately, a common occurrence in the recovery community. There is a multitude of reasons and justifications that your mind can come up with that will convince you to begin using drugs and/or alcohol again. It can be discouraging… Read More ›

Relationships In Sobriety

May 12, 2020 Avalon Malibu Recovery Alcohol Addiction

Before coming into AA many of us had burned our relationships with family, friends, and loved ones. By working on ourselves, whether it be through 12-step programs like AA and NA, or simply by taking therapeutic direction, we can begin… Read More ›

Finding Your Passion Through Recovery

April 30, 2020 Avalon Malibu Healthy Living Recovery

Addiction recovery is so much more than just healing physically from addiction. The journey of sobriety provides space for people to get to know parts of themselves that may have been unrealized for years due to drinking and/or using. During… Read More ›

Recognizing Signs of Stress: Dangers in Recovery

April 23, 2020 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Recovery

Addiction recovery can be a stressful time. While all change is overwhelming, sustaining sobriety requires massive changes in lifestyle and behavior. Previous studies have found that nearly 4 out of 5 Americans are afflicted with daily stressors. Unfortunately, individuals in… Read More ›

Borderline Personality Disorder and Suicide Prevention

April 20, 2020 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Recovery

Note: If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters and you are not alone. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects millions of people across the United States, with the majority… Read More ›

Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes in Recovery

April 17, 2020 Avalon Malibu Addiction Recovery

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Throughout your recovery, you’re going to find that there will always be something new to learn about yourself and what works/doesn’t work for your healing journey. Luckily, you’ll meet a lot of people during your treatment at Avalon Malibu who… Read More ›

Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms in Recovery

April 13, 2020 Avalon Malibu Addiction Recovery

While many people associate addiction recovery with physical wellness, the reality is that our day-to-day lives are experienced through our perceptions and how we’re able to handle difficult thoughts, feelings, and situations. When bad moments occur, we can experience several… Read More ›