There are so many benefits of sobriety and we understand that here at Avalon Malibu. If you’re currently not sure whether or not sobriety is the right choice for you, we’d love to speak with you more. In this blog,… Read More ›
Tag: Sobriety
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 ›
Journal Prompts for Recovery
Did you know that it’s possible to use journal prompts for recovery? In fact, journaling can be an incredibly powerful tool in promoting a long-lasting recovery. Let’s dive into some journal prompts you can use if you’re interested. Journal Prompts… Read More ›
The Financial Benefits of Recovery
There are many reasons why addiction recovery is beneficial. From protecting your health to setting yourself up for future success, addiction recovery is worth it on so many levels. One of the things that many people don’t talk about when… Read More ›
Finding Your Sober Friends
Entering substance addiction treatment is similar to entering a foreign culture. We don’t know the language, customs, or what to expect. Likewise, sobriety is like entering a foreign country. Foreign cultures ask us to extend ourselves beyond our comfort… Read More ›
Coping With Cravings While Maintaining Long-Term Sobriety
Cravings are an unfortunate inevitability throughout the recovery process. They can be extremely intense in the early phases of recovery, such as during detox and residential care, but can persist throughout any stage of recovery. Those who have worked hard… Read More ›
2 Steps for Achieving Emotional Sobriety
The first step to getting sober is the physical aspect of not using anymore. Taking each day at a time is a key pillar to success in the early days of recovery, but just avoiding the use of drugs or… Read More ›
Why You Should Make the Most Out of Your Sobriety Birthday
Reaching a sobriety milestone is a huge deal since recovery is a lifelong process with high rates of relapse to combat. Whether it’s your milestone or a loved one’s, taking the time to recognize the inherent accomplishment of a sober birthday… Read More ›
Preparing for Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
When it comes to getting clean, most are well-acquainted with the idea that there is a necessary detox phase that must happen to get the remaining drugs out of your system. Many do not realize that detox is a two-step… Read More ›
Navigating the Raw Emotions of Early Recovery
Rehabilitation programs do an excellent job of orienting you to a daily routine that keeps you accountable for your commitment to substance abuse recovery. After you’ve left the comfort and safety of a facility, finding a new routine is one… Read More ›