Tag: Alcohol Addiction

Recovery From Alcoholism Is Difficult, Not Impossible

June 16, 2017 Avalon Malibu Alcohol Addiction Recovery Alcoholism Therapy

Last month, Brad Pitt made headlines around the world as he openly discussed his lifetime of alcohol abuse and how he has realized he has avoided his alcoholism for so long. After a… Read More ›

Does Alcoholism Differ Between Men And Women?

June 12, 2017 Avalon Malibu Alcohol Addiction Alcoholism

From the very first drink, alcohol is different between men and women. Alcohol abuse, or binge drinking, differs for men and women. According to the National Institute of Health, binge drinking for men includes 5 drinks in a two hour… Read More ›

5 Things You Want To Know About Alcoholism

June 6, 2017 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Addiction Alcoholism

Alcoholism can turn you into a different person than you want to be: The neurobiology of alcoholism demonstrates that when the chemical addiction to alcohol takes over the brain, almost every… Read More ›

How Do I Get Through Recovery?

November 10, 2016 Avalon Malibu Addiction

Recovery is a lifelong process. Though some may consider themselves “recovered” recovery is a term that is fluid in time. Meaning, no matter how much sober time you have, you are always in recovery. Getting through the beginning phases of… Read More ›

How Alcohol Abuse And Addiction Affects Your Life

October 27, 2014 Avalon Malibu Addiction

While the occasional drink causes very few physical and psychological effects, prolonged use of alcohol can have many negative effects throughout your life. Alcohol abuse and addiction affects you both physically and psychologically. It can also affect the people you… Read More ›

Dealing With Addiction & Mental Illness? – See How It Affects Your Family

September 3, 2014 Avalon Malibu Mental Health

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If you are like many people suffering from drug and alcohol addictions, you may also be suffering from a mental health condition. Untreated mental illness often contributes to the cycle of addiction. Many people may try to achieve sobriety without… Read More ›

Robin Williams’s Journey Of Addiction Rehab, Sobriety, Mental Illness & Laughter

August 30, 2014 Avalon Malibu Mental Health

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The death of Robin Williams sent a shockwave around the globe. Finding out that the funniest man alive has committed suicide is a hard pill to swallow. As we mourn the loss of a great actor, his death sparked a… Read More ›

Types Of Substance Abuse Addictions And How They Are Treated

August 4, 2014 Avalon Malibu Treatment

When people hear the terms substance abuse and addiction, they seem to immediately think of illicit drugs such as heroin or cocaine. This however, is not an accurate picture of substance abuse addiction. While these drugs are often involved in… Read More ›

Types Of Dangerous Substances And Their Addictions

June 19, 2014 Avalon Malibu Addiction

Several types of drugs can be used by people to change their perception of reality, and not all of them are illegal. Many people think of substance abuse issues as only pertaining to street drugs, but this is not the… Read More ›

Avalon Malibu: Addiction Treatment Fit For a Star

May 6, 2014 Avalon Malibu Treatment

The Celebrity Lifestyle In recent years, Miley Cyrus has transformed from the cute Disney star that children around the world idolized, into an out of control celebrity. Recent songs glorify the use of illegal drugs such as Molly and her… Read More ›