Blog

What Are the Risks of Marijuana Addiction?

What Are the Risks of Marijuana Addiction?

Marijuana has been legalized in many places, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have risks. Many people believe that cannabis is not addictive, but that’s farther from the truth. Marijuana can be highly addictive, and marijuana addiction presents a Read More ›

Lying to Herself

Sara’s Journey to Recovery: Part 2 Since quitting drinking, Sara’s had a lot of time to reflect on her journey and what it took to get to where she is today. However, that doesn’t mean it happened quickly or easily. Read More ›

The Myth of Rock Bottom: Seeking Help Early

The Myth of Rock Bottom: Seeking Help Early

Individuals put off seeking mental health or addiction help for a few different reasons. For some, the fear of commitment or financial constraints is why they avoid treatment. In other situations, feeling like their struggles aren’t “big enough,” or they Read More ›

Honest to a Fault

Sara’s Journey to Recovery: Part 1 Sara remembers looking through her parent’s liquor cabinet at a young age.  Or going to see what kind of cooking wine was in the cupboards.  She didn’t understand it yet, but she was curious Read More ›

What to Expect From Non-12-Step Support Groups

What to Expect From Non-12-Step Support Groups

There are a variety of different support groups available. At Avalon Malibu, we recognize that everyone is on a different journey. This means that one type of support group may not work for everyone. 12-Step support groups are often very Read More ›

An Overview of Prescription Stimulant Addiction

An Overview of Prescription Stimulant Addiction

Many people are prescribed prescription stimulants to help improve their ability to function with disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Not only are the individuals prescribed stimulants at risk for misuse, but others who are not prescribed them can also Read More ›

We will work with most out of network PPO policies

Call 888-835-8075 to verify your insurance benefits today!
Aetna
Cigna
Quest
Humana
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Health Net
Magellan
Blue Of California
MultiPlan
Beacon