Even the most hardworking people in addiction recovery find themselves in sticky situations, including relapse. There will be moments in life where it feels like a relapse isn’t as pressing as it really is – and then, when it happens,… Read More ›
Tag: Addiction Recovery
Mistakes in Recovery
Recovery is a difficult road to process without proper support. In addition to this, it can be incredibly difficult to thrive and succeed in recovery when there are so many resources and so much knowledge out there that we’re not… Read More ›
Acupuncture Myths
If someone were to tell you that you’d be able to get acupuncture right now, how would you feel? Would you be excited, or nervous? For many Americans, acupuncture seems like a terrifyingly painful experience – just the thought of… Read More ›
Holistic Massage Therapy
When it comes to addiction recovery, there are many methods of healing that can be pursued. For many people, holistic massage therapy provides a safe space for healing and restoration. Holistic massage therapy at Avalon Malibu is tailored to each… Read More ›
Breaking Down Relapse
Anyone who suffers from an addiction knows that recovery is a challenging, lifelong process. We must constantly be aware of our stressors and triggers to note if we are in a situation where we feel the need to repeat old… Read More ›
Anxiety After the New Year
Whether you’re hosting, attending, or neither, New Year’s can bring about stress. On top of cooking or hosting a party with friends and family that you may not have seen for a long time, it can also be stressful to… Read More ›
Using Mindfulness For Your Recovery
Addiction takes a person away from embracing the present moment. When addiction is present, it becomes much easier for a person to go on this endless chase of substance abuse, losing sight of close connections, financial health status, physical health… Read More ›
Addiction’s Toll on Relationships
Throughout the course of a relationship, a number of trials and tribulations can arise. If you’re with a significant other who has been struggling with addiction, you’re both bound to experience some major ups and downs – some of which… Read More ›
The Importance of Relaxing
Many people with mental illness are limited in their ability to find and create a rich, meaningful life either due to the heavy stigma that’s placed on them by society, not many opportunities for growth, or because the symptoms of… Read More ›
Recovering from Heroin Addiction
Heroin is a drug made from morphine – and is typically consumed by injecting, sniffing, snorting or smoking it. When a person consumes morphine, it immediately binds to opioid receptors located in the brain. When this happens, a number of… Read More ›