Tag: recovery treatment program

Play This in the Background if You Want to Relax

December 29, 2017 Avalon Malibu Treatment Alternative Treatment

Many people search for outlets to feel their emotions and work through their struggles – some outlets are healthy, such as an adequate amount of exercise, taking on a new hobby, or jotting down thoughts can be effective ways of… Read More ›

What You Eat Could be Contributing to Your Depression and Anxiety

December 28, 2017 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Healthy Living Food and Nutrition

What most people do not realize is that the diet you consume does have an impact on your brain and how you process information and regulate your emotions. With fast-food chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell, we tend to miss… Read More ›

Living with Someone Who Has an Addiction

December 21, 2017 Avalon Malibu Addiction Treatment

As stated in a book titled: Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, written by Jeffrey Foote, Carrie Wilkens, and Nicole Kosanke with Stephanie Higgs, “Recognizing that for most people change is more like learning to read than… Read More ›

Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice?

December 18, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA

There is much debate regarding whether addiction is a disease or if someone chooses to engage with the addiction. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse claims that addiction is defined as a disease by most medical organizations, primarily… Read More ›

What Resources are There for People with Anxiety/Depression?

December 14, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA

Anxiety and depression can feel debilitating and can make it hard to complete simple tasks such as getting out of bed, going to the grocery store, and meeting up for social gatherings. Many people with anxiety and/or depression want to… Read More ›

Is Intelligence Linked to Mental Illness?

December 11, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA

Many famous people have been known to have mental illnesses ranging from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. According to Odyssey Online, several key historical figures have been known to have a mental illness: Michelangelo, artist, (1475 –… Read More ›

Will I Survive Detox?

December 5, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA

Beginning your journey to recovery can be nerve-wracking. You may feel fear regarding the unknown, may have hope for the future, or may be experiencing pressure because you want to know that you’re doing the right thing. Seeking help is… Read More ›