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Easing the Burden of Perfectionism on Mental Health

December 3, 2023 Addiction

The burden of perfectionism can sometimes feel overwhelming. If this is something that you struggle with, then you’ve come to the right place. Perfectionism is something that can seriously impact someone’s mental health, so it’s important to make sure that… Read More ›

Continuing the Management of Your Mental Health After Treatment

December 2, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Mental Health

Managing your mental health under any circumstance can be difficult. At Avalon Malibu, we know addiction especially can tend to have impacts on your life that can result in mental health struggles. There are also many different mental health issues… Read More ›

The Opioid Epidemic: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

December 1, 2023 Addiction

The opioid epidemic is a serious problem that must be addressed. Many people don’t realize how serious opioid use is and, as a result, end up becoming addicted themselves. In this blog, we’re going to discuss the opioid epidemic as… Read More ›

Recovery Through Service: Volunteering and Giving Back to the Community

November 29, 2023 Addiction

At Avalon Malibu, we believe in the importance of recovery through service. When individuals volunteer, there are a variety of different benefits that they can get. In this blog, we’re going to discuss the many different reasons why we believe… Read More ›

Sobriety in the Workplace: Navigating Career Challenges in Recovery

November 27, 2023 Addiction

The unfortunate reality is that some people face career challenges due to their sobriety. If this is something that you’re experiencing, know that you’re not alone. There are other people out there who have gone through similar things, so we’ve… Read More ›

Managing Spending the Holidays in Treatment

November 26, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Holidays

The holiday season is upon us, and as we know, for some, this is a time to gather with friends and family to celebrate. For others, though, the holiday season may overlap with time spent in addiction treatment. This could… Read More ›

Coping With Relapse: Strategies for Getting Back on Track

November 25, 2023 Addiction

Coping with relapse is something that can be discouraging. However, there are many different strategies that you can use to get back on track and refocus on your recovery. In this post, we’re going to discuss some strategies that you… Read More ›

Trauma-Informed Care: A Path to Lasting Recovery

November 23, 2023 Addiction

Trauma-informed care is an important topic in the mental health field. At Avalon Malibu, trauma-informed care is an important part of our treatment approach. In this blog, we’re going to discuss what this type of care is, as well as… Read More ›

The Science of Sleep: How Proper Rest Supports Mental Health

November 21, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Addiction

Did you know that the science of sleep and mental health are correlated? By focusing on getting the right amount of sleep, you can improve your mental health and reduce your chances of developing a mental health condition. If you’ve… Read More ›

What Are Trauma Disorders and How Are They Treated?

November 20, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Trauma

We know that with addiction being a complex diagnosis, sometimes trauma can be part of the reason. Trauma disorders alone can be complex issues, too. Healing from both your addiction and trauma disorder is possible. There are different types of… Read More ›