One individual shared their experience in college with using Xanax via The Muse. They stated, “…Doing cocaine led to taking Xanax to come down, taking Xanax led to more cocaine to wake up, and the combination led to the reintroduction of… Read More ›
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This Deadly Synthetic Opioid is Taking Thousands of Lives
The opioid epidemic has sparked a lot of discussion on how we can monitor prescription drug abuse, but Americans are leaning towards illicit opioids, too. For instance, many find themselves transitioning from prescription opioids to heroin because of the ease… Read More ›
Update on Wildfire in Malibu
Our hearts are with all of those who have suffered displacement and loss from the active wildfires in California. We want to assure our Avalon Malibu family and friends during this heartbreaking time that we have safely evacuated all residential… Read More ›
David Spade Donates $100,000 To Help Individuals Affected By Mental Illness
Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. American fashion designer Kate Spade’s death by suicide shocked the world and sparked a major discussion on seeking help, providing support,… Read More ›
What Does the Latest Research Say About Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) has been shown to affect nearly 4 million people in the United States alone; estimates show that 75% of individuals diagnosed with BPD are women, making women a key population of interest when it comes to… Read More ›
National Suicide Awareness Month: Signs To Watch Out For
Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Death by suicide has been rising dramatically all over the United States; according to the National Public Radio (NPR), approximately 45,000… Read More ›
Schizophrenia And Social Cognition: Everything You Need To Know
Schizophrenia involves a breakdown between a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, which can lead to faulty perceptions, inappropriate actions, withdrawal from reality and an overall sense of mental fragmentation. Many people with schizophrenia are misunderstood because of the way they… Read More ›
When It’s Gone Too Far: Alcoholism and Intimate Partner Violence
According to a study supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 30%-40% of men and 27%-34% of women who have perpetrated violence against their partners were drinking at the time of the event. The World Health… Read More ›
Everything You Need to Know About Narcissistic Vulnerability
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) involves an over-inflated sense of self, a lack of empathy for other people, and a general sense of self-importance. There are two branches that have been accepted with NPD: grandiose and vulnerable. Grandiose NPD is the… Read More ›
Warning: Sedatives at Increased Risk for Abuse
Sedatives have been widely prescribed to treat conditions such as anxiety, pain, insomnia, and panic attacks. They are central nervous system depressants, meaning they slow normal brain function by affecting the neurotransmitter GABA – responsible for reducing neuronal excitability. Sedatives… Read More ›
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