Tag: substance abuse

What are Some Games that People in Substance Abuse Recovery Can Play?

March 21, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

Previous research has shown that engagement in activities can benefit one’s recovery; meaningful activities, as stated in a 2009 study published in the Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, are typically expressed as “pursuits that allow a person to… Read More ›

The Best Things You Can do for Yourself on New Year’s Eve

December 29, 2017 Avalon Malibu Holidays Addiction Mental Health

So many things happen on New Year’s Eve. Parties, dancing, food, music, games – you name it. While New Year’s Eve can be a wonderful time to spend with friends and family, there are many things that can set you… Read More ›

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

December 26, 2017 Avalon Malibu Addiction Alcohol 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 ›

How Can I Survive the Holidays Alone?

December 21, 2017 Avalon Malibu Holidays Healthy Living Mental Health

A well-known and perpetuated myth is that holidays are meant to be spent in a well-decorated home with a table filled with home-cooked meals and a large group of friends and family who all love and care about each other.… Read More ›

4 Sample Responses You can use When People Offer You Alcohol at Holiday Events

December 19, 2017 Avalon Malibu Holidays Addiction Alcohol Addiction

The holidays are often filled with family, friends, food, games, and more. While spending time with friends and family can be fun, it can also easily get out of hand. Many people drink during the holidays to celebrate, relieve stress,… Read More ›

Tips to Stay Sober During the Holidays

December 14, 2017 Avalon Malibu Addiction Holidays Mental Health

With the holidays coming up, it can be easy to feel nervous about the urge to abuse alcohol or drugs. Whether potential usage is with family or friends, or whether we may feel lonely during the holidays, the urge is… Read More ›

Josh Gordon Talks About His Addiction

December 11, 2017 Avalon Malibu Addiction Treatment

Suspended receiver Josh Gordon of the Cleveland Browns has struggled with addiction for several years, missing many games and nearly all a season in 2015 due to substance abuse. On a video released, Gordon stated, “I’ve used alcohol on many,… Read More ›

Is There Such a Thing as “The Wrong Path”?

November 23, 2017 Avalon Malibu Addiction Treatment

As humans, we create our own perceptual definition of “the wrong path” but philosophically, there are simply choices being made. As a society, we have a clear distinction regarding morals; there is a right and wrong, good and evil. The… Read More ›

What Nutritional Guidelines Best Serve Mental Health Recovery?

November 23, 2017 Avalon Malibu Food and Nutrition QA

Mental health is comprised of several components – treatment, exercise, proper support, nutrition, and more. What we place into our body can have a significant impact on the way our body processes information and the energy that we maintain throughout… Read More ›

The Benefits of Partial Hospitalization

November 21, 2017 Avalon Malibu Addiction Treatment

Partial hospitalization typically involves the most intensive care available outside of nonresidential programs, and it could be just want you need. It is often used for people who suffer from addiction and abuse, mental health disorders, and/or behavioral health disorders.… Read More ›