The opioid epidemic is a serious problem that must be addressed. Many people don’t realize how serious opioid use is and, as a result, end up becoming addicted themselves. In this blog, we’re going to discuss the opioid epidemic as… Read More ›
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Recovery Through Service: Volunteering and Giving Back to the Community
At Avalon Malibu, we believe in the importance of recovery through service. When individuals volunteer, there are a variety of different benefits that they can get. In this blog, we’re going to discuss the many different reasons why we believe… Read More ›
Sobriety in the Workplace: Navigating Career Challenges in Recovery
The unfortunate reality is that some people face career challenges due to their sobriety. If this is something that you’re experiencing, know that you’re not alone. There are other people out there who have gone through similar things, so we’ve… Read More ›
Managing Spending the Holidays in Treatment
The holiday season is upon us, and as we know, for some, this is a time to gather with friends and family to celebrate. For others, though, the holiday season may overlap with time spent in addiction treatment. This could… Read More ›
Coping With Relapse: Strategies for Getting Back on Track
Coping with relapse is something that can be discouraging. However, there are many different strategies that you can use to get back on track and refocus on your recovery. In this post, we’re going to discuss some strategies that you… Read More ›
Trauma-Informed Care: A Path to Lasting Recovery
Trauma-informed care is an important topic in the mental health field. At Avalon Malibu, trauma-informed care is an important part of our treatment approach. In this blog, we’re going to discuss what this type of care is, as well as… Read More ›
The Science of Sleep: How Proper Rest Supports Mental Health
Did you know that the science of sleep and mental health are correlated? By focusing on getting the right amount of sleep, you can improve your mental health and reduce your chances of developing a mental health condition. If you’ve… Read More ›
What Are Trauma Disorders and How Are They Treated?
We know that with addiction being a complex diagnosis, sometimes trauma can be part of the reason. Trauma disorders alone can be complex issues, too. Healing from both your addiction and trauma disorder is possible. There are different types of… Read More ›
Measuring Mental Health Progress
Mental health progress isn’t something that’s often talked about. While this is the case, that doesn’t mean that it’s not an important topic. In this blog, we’re going to go over some ways that you can measure your mental health… Read More ›
Dealing With Loneliness in Recovery
Loneliness in recovery is something that many people struggle with. Especially if your friends and family aren’t supportive of your recovery, it can be especially challenging to cope. In this blog, we’re going to discuss some ways that you can… Read More ›