Tag: friendship

Being Sober Doesn’t Have to Feel Alienating

December 30, 2020 Avalon Malibu Holidays Alcohol Addiction

It is common to feel like an outcast from your inner circle when you first enter treatment and recovery. The causes are varied. Perhaps loved ones also have alcohol or substance use disorders, or all your friends hang out in… Read More ›

Forging New Friendships in Recovery

September 3, 2020 Avalon Malibu Healthy Living Treatment

Establishing a friendship is difficult at any age. Meeting new people is tough — especially during a period of social distancing — and learning to be vulnerable with another person is typically a long and arduous process. Individuals coping with… Read More ›

What To Do When Your Friend Is An Alcoholic And Won’t Admit It

May 19, 2017 Avalon Malibu Addiction Mental Health

Watching a friend struggle with alcoholism can be tough. If you think your friend might be an alcoholic here are some signs and a few suggestions on what you can do to help them. They’re Drinking More Than They Used… Read More ›

How Do I Make Friends In Treatment?

May 5, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA Addiction Mental Health Treatment

Your time in treatment is all about you. Part of working on you involves making friends and creating connection with those around you. Look For The Similarities, Not The Differences Going to treatment for rehabilitation of a mental health disorder… Read More ›

Telling Someone They Need Treatment

February 21, 2017 Avalon Malibu Treatment Addiction Mental Health

Don’t Talk To Them In The Moment A cardinal rule of telling someone you love that they need help is not talking to them in one of their most helpless moments. For those with substance use disorders it is best… Read More ›