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⚠️ We Do Not Take Medicare or Medicaid ⚠️

Is Marijuana Legalized in Kansas? Current Legal Implications

Is marijuana legalized in kansas? Get the latest on Kansas marijuana laws, penalties, and what changes could mean for residents.
Kenneth A. Vick, MA, CRADC, CRPR, HRS, LAC

Long-Term Effects of Cocaine: How Chronic Use Impacts Health

Long term effects of cocaine include heart damage, mental health issues, and addiction. Learn how chronic use impacts health.
Kenneth A. Vick, MA, CRADC, CRPR, HRS, LAC

​Is Marijuana A Stimulant? The Effects of Cannabis On the Brain

Learn whether marijuana acts as a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen. Explore how THC affects the brain and why understanding cannabis’ effects matters for mental health.
Kenneth A. Vick, MA, CRADC, CRPR, HRS, LAC

What is Pink Cocaine? Understanding Risks and Misconceptions

Learn what “pink cocaine” (tusi) really is, why it’s dangerous, and the risks of this synthetic party drug. Avalon offers comprehensive substance use and dual diagnosis care.
Kenneth A. Vick, MA, CRADC, CRPR, HRS, LAC

Understanding the Link Between Substance Use Disorder and Anxiety

Learn how anxiety and substance use influence each other, common risks, and why early treatment helps break the cycle effectively.
Kenneth A. Vick, MA, CRADC, CRPR, HRS, LAC

Avalon Wellness & Recovery Achieves Joint Commission Accreditation

Avalon Wellness & Recovery is proud to announce that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient care.
Samantha Rush, APRN, FNP-C

Buprenorphine vs Methadone vs Naltrexone: Which Opioid Treatment Is Right for You?

If you’ve started exploring treatment options for opioid use disorder, you’ve probably come across names like buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone.
Kenneth A. Vick, MA, CRADC, CRPR, HRS, LAC

Physical Healing in Addiction Recovery: Why Your Body Deserves a Seat at the Table

You’re showing up. You’re going to group, journaling, staying sober, maybe even sleeping better. On paper, everything’s heading in the right direction.
Anthony J. Strickland, MD

Healing Lungs, Skin, and Sleep—How Steam Therapy Supports Recovery

You step into the steam room. The air is thick and warm. As the heat settles around you, your breathing slows. Your shoulders drop. For the first time all day—maybe all week—your body lets go.
Anthony J. Strickland, MD

The Role of Dopamine in Recovery—and How Avalon Supports Its Return

You’ve done the hard part. You’ve said yes to recovery. You’re showing up, following the plan, doing the work—and yet… nothing feels good.
Anthony J. Strickland, MD