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Sober Activities in Malibu for Recovery Month

September 23, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff sobriety

Recovery month is a time to celebrate your progress and educate others on the impact of addiction. Sometimes, it’s difficult to find sober activities to participate in, especially during recovery month. After all, you have worked hard to get where… Read More ›

The Risks of Long-Term Valium Use

September 21, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Treatment

Valium is a type of benzodiazepine that is commonly prescribed by mental health practitioners to treat anxiety. It can be helpful in reducing alcohol withdrawal symptoms, different types of anxiety, and co-occurring conditions. However, Valium is often misused by some… Read More ›

Managing Insomnia While Recovering From Benzodiazepine Addiction

September 19, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Recovery

Benzodiazepine addiction can be extremely challenging to recover from. There are many things that can make recovery challenging and some of them are unexpected. One of the things that some people find is they struggle with managing insomnia. In this… Read More ›

The Difference Between Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder

September 19, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Mental Health

Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder are similar diseases in name and symptoms. The distinct differences can be hard to spot, making these conditions more likely to get misdiagnosed. This can lead to you not getting the treatment you need, worsening symptoms,… Read More ›

Learning to Trust Yourself After Addiction

September 17, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Therapy

Addiction can make it challenging to do many things. Some people are surprised by the ways that addiction impacts their lives, as there are many unexpected effects. For example, after struggling with addiction, it can be incredibly hard to trust… Read More ›

The Challenges of Having a Parent in Active Addiction

September 15, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Treatment

Addiction can be extremely challenging, both for the person that’s experiencing it and those that are around them. Having a parent in active addiction is something that’s not often talked about, but it’s an important topic. In this blog, we’re… Read More ›

Managing PTSD and Addiction Recovery

September 13, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Recovery

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can lead to risky behaviors, such as substance use, to try and cope with your symptoms. This can bring you down a path of addiction and untreated mental health disorders. Managing PTSD can be a complex… Read More ›

Coping With Bad Days in Recovery

September 13, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Recovery

Just like everyone, individuals in recovery have bad days. However, bad days can make it difficult not to relapse, as individuals are often accustomed to turning to substances once they’ve had a bad day. In this blog, we’re going to… Read More ›

Can I Be Friends With Someone Who Drinks if I’m in Recovery?

September 11, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Alcohol Addiction

If you’re new to recovery, then you probably have a few different questions. It’s important to get answers to your questions so that you can set yourself up for success and have an informed recovery and mental health journey. One… Read More ›

Why Can’t I Detox at Home?

September 9, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Detox

Detox is a complicated topic. Individuals have different experiences when substances are leaving their bodies. Some people will experience severe symptoms, while others may not struggle as much. Regardless of how severe your symptoms are, it’s important that you don’t… Read More ›