Tag: Understanding

Understanding the Connection Between Addiction and Attachment Styles

May 14, 2024 Avalon Malibu Staff Addiction

A combination of factors increases an individual’s risk of engaging in alcohol and drug use – as well as developing substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction – throughout their life. There are well-known risk factors for addiction, such as untreated… Read More ›

Understanding Addiction to Prescription Stimulants and How to Overcome It

March 27, 2024 Avalon Malibu Staff Addiction

Prescription stimulants are a class of drugs that have effects on the brain. Stimulants can commonly be prescribed to help treat narcolepsy or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Evidence shows that stimulants can be highly addictive. At Avalon Malibu, we know addiction… Read More ›

Understanding How Process Addictions Affect Well-Being

March 21, 2024 Avalon Malibu Staff Addiction

At Avalon Malibu, we know addiction is an illness that millions face. Process addictions are types of addictions that do not involve the use of substances. Instead, they involve compulsive behaviors and are self-destructive. These types of addictions have different… Read More ›

Understanding Generational Trauma and How Treatment Can Help

March 2, 2024 Avalon Malibu Staff Trauma

At Avalon Malibu, we understand that life can be unpredictable. This can lead anyone to face challenges throughout their lifetime. We know it can be crucial to your well-being to seek support when life challenges affect your mental or physical… Read More ›

Forgiving Yourself

July 3, 2020 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Recovery

Forgiveness is a word we hear often and we may think it is very easy to forgive. If a friend crosses us or a family member apologizes we know how to forgive them. We understand that they are trying their… Read More ›