Many addictions do not involve substances but instead involve compulsive behaviors that are self-defeating and self-destructive. While similar to substance use disorder (SUD), a process addiction varies in important ways. Process addictions can come in many different forms, including shopping,… Read More ›
Tag: Holistic Approach
Breaking Down Modern Treatment Modalities for OCD at Avalon Malibu
Living with untreated obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be challenging. Compulsions and obsessions can consume a person’s life. If left unmanaged, OCD symptoms can also lead to co-occurring conditions such as substance use disorder (SUD). It can be difficult to cope… Read More ›
How a Holistic Treatment Approach Could Work for You
Not everyone is interested in the idea of taking synthetic prescription medications. When the negative side effects outweigh the benefits of psychiatric medications, sometimes taking the holistic treatment approach is best. For less severe mental health disorders, choosing the natural… Read More ›
The Benefits of Combining Traditional and Holistic Treatment Approaches
Human beings are made up of a complex inter-webbing of thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. When addiction is involved, all of these factors affect your experience. Addiction arises out of a combination of circumstances, including stress, mental health, genetics, trauma,… Read More ›
12-Step and Non 12-Step Programs: Benefits and Differences of Both
For many years, there has been much debate over the benefits of 12-Step programs – but as more programs have been developed, there are now other options to compare to as well. Recovery is different for everyone, and it truly… Read More ›
Why Mind, Body, Spirit is so Important in Recovery
There are so many important aspects to recovery. Whether you are recovering from addiction or mental illness, the best way to optimize your recovery is to focus on all aspects of being, because essentially addiction and mental illness effect every… Read More ›
Will Acupuncture Reduce Symptoms of Depression?
For anyone who has experienced depression, the symptoms can be debilitating. Having a lack of enjoyment in activities, isolation, and feeling hopeless are just a few characteristics of depression and can make a person feel defeated. Luckily, there are so… Read More ›
5 Things You Want To Know About Recovery
Recovery is progressive: Alcoholism and drug addiction are progressive. Due to the way the disease of addiction takes over the brain and changes brain chemistry, there is always more drugs… Read More ›
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