Tag: detox

What to Expect From a Benzodiazepine Detox

February 20, 2020 Avalon Malibu Addiction Treatment

Benzodiazepines are man-made drugs that help treat symptoms such as inability to sleep, racing thoughts, unusual talkativeness, panic, and agitation. These drugs increase the production of a neurotransmitter in the brain, in which a person is likely to experience greater… Read More ›

What Kind of Triggers do People Experience in Recovery?

November 17, 2017 Avalon Malibu Recovery QA

Recovery can be a transformative journey that requires dedication, patience, a learning perspective, and so much more. For people that embark on this journey, so much growth occurs. There are many aspects to recovery, such as learning more about addiction… Read More ›

Intensive Outpatient Therapy

October 24, 2017 Avalon Malibu Recovery Addiction Treatment

Intensive outpatient therapy (IOP) is a form of treatment often used by individuals who do not need immediate detoxification. Others may use this form of treatment after they have detoxed. This form of therapy provides more structure and intensive care… Read More ›

Is Acupuncture Helpful For Heroin Addiction?

May 2, 2017 Avalon Malibu Healthy Living QA

If there is any one factor which contributes to the continuation of heroin and opioid addiction, it might be the withdrawals. Symptoms of withdrawals for heroin and opioid addiction are some of the most severe. Body aches to the extreme,… Read More ›