Category: Recovery

Nutrition in Recovery

February 6, 2020 Avalon Malibu Healthy Living Recovery

When we’re talking about substance abuse, nutrition is rarely the focus of the conversation. A few simple drinks after work hours can easily translate into several more drinks at home every evening. Similarly, occasional drug use with friends can eventually… Read More ›

Valentine’s Day in Recovery

February 5, 2020 Avalon Malibu Recovery Relationships Holidays

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you may be hearing a lot of talk about love, romance, and relationships. Typically, Valentine’s Day is a holiday meant to celebrate that special someone. If you’re not presently in a relationship, chances… Read More ›

Integrative Care

February 4, 2020 Avalon Malibu Treatment Recovery

There are so many different factors that contribute to who we are as human beings. Each one of us has a unique background, family and medical history, interests and skill set, thought process, and much more. Unfortunately, many treatment programs… Read More ›

The Many Benefits of Working Out

February 3, 2020 Avalon Malibu Healthy Living Recovery

Many Americans have begun exercising because they’re starting to realize the benefits that exercise can have on a person’s daily life and longevity. Exercise isn’t just for the typical athletic, high energy, health fanatic – in fact, practically anyone can… Read More ›

The Stages of Relapse

January 31, 2020 Avalon Malibu Addiction Recovery

Even the most hardworking people in addiction recovery find themselves in sticky situations, including relapse. There will be moments in life where it feels like a relapse isn’t as pressing as it really is – and then, when it happens,… Read More ›

Mistakes in Recovery

January 28, 2020 Avalon Malibu Addiction Recovery

Recovery is a difficult road to process without proper support. In addition to this, it can be incredibly difficult to thrive and succeed in recovery when there are so many resources and so much knowledge out there that we’re not… Read More ›

Holistic Massage Therapy

January 24, 2020 Avalon Malibu Alternative Treatment Recovery

When it comes to addiction recovery, there are many methods of healing that can be pursued. For many people, holistic massage therapy provides a safe space for healing and restoration. Holistic massage therapy at Avalon Malibu is tailored to each… Read More ›

Anxiety After the New Year

January 20, 2020 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Recovery Holidays

Whether you’re hosting, attending, or neither, New Year’s can bring about stress. On top of cooking or hosting a party with friends and family that you may not have seen for a long time, it can also be stressful to… Read More ›

Boosting Recovery with Nutrition During the Holidays

December 31, 2019 Avalon Malibu Addiction Recovery Holidays

Whether you’re in recovery or not, you may be trying to figure out what you’re going to do for Christmas or New Years. Both of these holidays can bring about a lot of stress and anxiety if you hold certain… Read More ›

Finding Love and Support in Treatment

December 29, 2019 Avalon Malibu Recovery Treatment

Many people who’ve battled with mental illness and addiction have been neglected or forgotten by their loved ones because they were deemed “too hard to deal with”. As humans, we all experience painful situations and moments in life, but it… Read More ›