The stigmas and discrimination facing members of the LGBTQIA+ community can lead to additional stressors. These stressors can end with the development of various mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder (SUD). Often members of the community… Read More ›
Category: Recovery
How Giving Back Helps Sustain Lifelong Recovery
Recovery from addiction is a lifelong journey. There can be shame associated with addiction and seeking help. At Avalon Malibu, we hope that giving back while in recovery is an act you’ll consider to help shed light on recovery from… Read More ›
Does Overcoming Addiction Mean Losing Who I Am?
Addiction is all-consuming. It can completely take over your life and make you lose your entire sense of self. Over time, you begin to think more and more about it. You find that your world revolves around it. Addiction is… Read More ›
Unlocking Your Potential in Recovery
Recovery can be overwhelming. Some people don’t want to start their addiction recovery because they’re not sure if it’s possible to achieve their goals. However, unlocking your potential during recovery is entirely possible, especially when you have the right treatment… Read More ›
Understanding Avalon Malibu’s 5 Levels of Care
Addiction affects millions of people every year. A 2019 study reported that an estimated 20.4 million people were diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD), with only 10% receiving treatment. When ignored, SUD can lead to more severe mental and physical… Read More ›
Our Admissions Process
When it comes to beginning mental health treatment, the admissions process is an essential step. For this reason, we’ve thoughtfully designed the admissions process we use at Avalon Malibu. In this blog, we’ll discuss the various components of our admissions… Read More ›
The Financial Benefits of Recovery
There are many reasons why addiction recovery is beneficial. From protecting your health to setting yourself up for future success, addiction recovery is worth it on so many levels. One of the things that many people don’t talk about when… Read More ›
The Role of Family Support During Addiction Recovery
There are so many different things that can help individuals succeed in their recovery. Making sure that you’re setting yourself up for success in recovery can provide you with peace of mind and the assurance that you’re doing everything possible… Read More ›
Setting Goals During Addiction Recovery
It’s common knowledge that addiction recovery can be challenging. However, committing to recovery is one of the most rewarding things someone can do. At Avalon Malibu, our addiction treatment programs are individualized with our unique and wide variety of options.… Read More ›
The Importance of Physical Fitness During Healing
Taking care of your body is important. As all aspects of health are interconnected, investing in your physical fitness also helps you take care of your mental health. Research shows that many mental health benefits can come from exercising regularly.… Read More ›