Job-related stress is a fact of life for many adults in the United States. When that stress continues to build, it can lead to burnout. Many factors can create the kind of stress that leads to burnout, so it’s important… Read More ›
Category: Healthy Living
Brain Food: Eating to Remember
Memory can be a tricky thing. Sometimes it seems so easy to remember minute trivia, and other times, it’s difficult to remember where you put your keys. Most people have at one time or another tried to remember a name,… Read More ›
Why Can’t You Remember Your Dreams?
Dreams are a universal part of the human experience. At some point in your life, you have dreamed, but the way people remember their dreams differs from person to person. Some people are able to remember their dreams after waking… Read More ›
Why Yoga Should Be An Integral Part of Your Addiction Treatment
Before you mistakenly pass off yoga as for “the other guys”, find out how it can provide a positive impact on your addiction recovery. Read More ›
Using Exercise for Addiction Recovery
Exercise provides its own mood-enhancing effects to the human brain that can actually reduce one’s desire to use any other mind-altering substances. Read More ›
Creating a Healthy Foundation with Fresh and Organic Foods
A healthy diet sets the foundation for a healthy body and mind. Creating a healthy foundation with fresh and organic foods improves cognitive function, reduces the symptoms of certain mental health disorders and supports healthy organs. Read More ›
Create a Life Worth Living
The important thing to do is to acknowledge how deeply entrenched you are in your drug addiction and accept that you need help and a new way to cope with your life, your problems and how you live in this world. Read More ›
6 Healthy Ways to Deal with your Anxiety (Without Substance Abuse)
Fears and worries impact the lives of men and women each day. It is natural to worry about loved ones, taking a test or giving a speech. An anxiety disorder occurs when fears do not have a clear cause and consistently… Read More ›
Mental Health Benefits of Writing
“Writing is the only way I have to explain my own life to myself,” says author Pat Conroy. His insight echoes the sentiments of generations of writers through the centuries. Writing has always been a means to understanding oneself and… Read More ›
Program Spotlight: Aftercare Planning
One of the most important aspects of overcoming drug and alcohol addiction is to have a plan for your future. Our staff here at Avalon Malibu knows that relapse is a common symptom of addiction and may be encountered months or even years down the road. Learn the benefits planning for aftercare. Read More ›