Seasons in Malibu Blog
Relapse is one of the things recovering addicts fear most. Part of the reason for this is a sense that they don’t have control. What…
Crack cocaine is a potent and highly addictive stimulant. For decades, it has caused great harm to individuals and communities, with a high risk of…
The mental health field is constantly evolving, but some treatments seem to come out of nowhere. Music therapy may strike you as one such example.…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is recognized as a serious mental health condition. With symptoms such as flashbacks, hyperawareness, sleep issues, and more, good treatment is…
A common piece of advice given to recovering addicts is to take up some hobbies. It is during idle time that cravings can feel most…
If you ask most people whether alcohol or heroin is more dangerous, they will answer heroin. The substance carries a hefty reputation for addictiveness and…
Addiction recovery is a process. Rehab can take you far along the way, but you still have to learn to live a healthy life in…
Among the many detrimental effects of long-term substance use is the impact on a person’s skin. How and why does substance use affect your skin?…
A while back, I was considering getting a puppy. I had wonderful memories of my childhood companions and I knew that I would fall in…
Self-forgiveness is a difficult topic for many people to address. Self-forgiveness in addiction recovery is particularly complex. However, it can provide a better foundation for…
