Seasons in Malibu Blog

It is rare for someone to develop an addiction without any other issues that are influencing their substance abuse. Mental health problems often go hand…

One of the misconceptions about addiction that many people have is that medications cannot be used in treatment. Although abstinence from mind-altering drugs is crucial…

People who have thoughts which tend to spiral out of control and become obsessive may not realize that they are actually experiencing symptoms of anxiety.…

Alcohol is known to be an important, accepted and even celebrated part of Japanese daily life, from social gatherings and after work drinking, to religious…

When someone relapses back into habits of addiction, it negatively affects not only them but everyone around them. Family members and friends may feel disappointed,…

On the surface celebrities like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade seem to have it all because of their huge success in their careers. But their…

There are many people who are naturally more inclined to stay at home rather than go out or prefer quiet solitude to a crowded party.…

When someone develops an alcohol addiction, it is more than their own lack of self control that drives them to continue to drink in spite…

Rapper and hip hop artist Macklemore has been open about discussing his issues with staying sober and the daily tasks of recovery. He makes sobriety…

Although alcoholism is traditionally thought to mostly affect men, women can also be very vulnerable to the addictive nature of alcohol. Recently the number of…