Tag: alcohol

How to Say No: What to Do if Someone Offers You a Drink in Recovery

August 25, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Alcohol Addiction

There are a variety of different situations that many people are confronted with during recovery, and at Avalon Malibu, we’ve seen the effects they can have. One of the most challenging situations for many people is when they’re offered a… Read More ›

Is Gambling Addiction Treated Like Drug and Alcohol Addictions?

July 10, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Alcohol Addiction

There are a variety of different types of addictions and all of them are real. If you think you may be struggling with an addiction, understanding the differences between addictions is important. It’s also essential to understand the treatment options… Read More ›

Mixing Alcohol & Meds: Why It’s Never a Good Idea

July 21, 2022 Avalon Malibu Staff Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol is a depressant that can lead to serious medical complications when consumed with prescription medications. Numerous classes of drugs are purposefully mixed with alcohol to produce or intensify certain sensations. This article will discuss the dangers of this practice… Read More ›

What Happens During a Blackout — And Why Are They Risky?

September 18, 2021 Avalon Malibu Staff Alcohol Addiction

You have probably had a blackout if you have ever had to ask yourself, “What happened last night?” after drinking or trying to put the night together with a hazy recall. Blackouts: The Science Blackouts are gaps in recollection induced… Read More ›

Encountering Alcohol in Early Recovery

September 14, 2020 Avalon Malibu Alcohol Addiction Recovery

Alcohol is a popular addition to weddings, birthday parties, dinner celebrations, and other social events. Your journey in recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD) does not need to circumvent these major events, as long as you are aware of the… Read More ›

Why Do Some People Turn to Drinking to Cope with the Loss of a Loved one?

August 13, 2018 Avalon Malibu Alcohol Addiction Mental Health

Losing a loved one at any age can be devastating. Grief and loss is a part of the human experience; with every beginning comes an end. The 5 stages of grief and loss, proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in 1969, have become… Read More ›

How Can I Say No to Drinking on New Year’s?

December 26, 2017 Avalon Malibu Alcohol Addiction Addiction Holidays

Many people feel pressured to drink on NYE, but there are many ways to combat this. Making the decision to remain sober on New Year’s is a smart choice, because it allows you to stay more alert, aware, and present… Read More ›

Is There Such a Thing as a “Normal” Person?

November 2, 2017 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Healthy Living

“Normal is an illusion. What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly.” -Morticia Addams from “The Addams Family” The term “normal” is perceptual and subjective, and may mean something different depending on the context of the situation.… Read More ›

What are the Dangers of Using Ecstasy?

October 24, 2017 Avalon Malibu Addiction QA

Ecstasy (MDMA), is a synthetic drug that alters mood and perception. Its chemical composition is like that of stimulants and hallucinogens, and the effects are increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, distorted sensory and time perception. Ecstasy has commonly been used… Read More ›