Tag: urges

Navigating Relapse in Recovery

October 28, 2021 Avalon Malibu Staff Treatment

The threat of relapse is a pervasive thought that can cloud your mind, starting from those initial painful withdrawal symptoms during detox and continuing throughout recovery. While unfortunate, relapses are a common occurrence in recovery, and there is no simple… Read More ›

The Fallacy of “Failed” Recovery

May 1, 2021 Avalon Malibu Addiction Recovery

Addiction recovery is an ongoing process, and there is no definitive date or time where someone should expect themselves to be “cured” of the disease. New coping strategies continuously need to be learned and implemented to new stressors, urges, and… Read More ›