A critical step in the recovery process is proper rehabilitation. The
selection of a suitable treatment facility is and should be paramount in
the decision. A rehabilitation facility with a staff focused on
individual treatment and a calm, private environment is preferable to
the sterile environment of an understaffed county detox or crowded
private treatment facility. With the chance of relapse so high in this
day and age due to inadequate or insufficient attention, the task of
finding a successful treatment facility is essential in overcoming this
illness for life.

When looking for a suitable rehabilitation facility one should keep a
few important things in mind. First and foremost, does the facility have
a professional medical and rehabilitation staff with experience and a
successful track record? Is the facility crowded or understaffed? Is the
environment clean and peaceful? All of these factors are very important
in the successful rehabilitation of the addict. There are many other
factors involved in the treatment of life’s many addictions but these
stand out as the most important. The road to recovery from addiction is
paved with quality rehabilitation.

At Cliffside Malibu our motto is individual treatment for individual
addictions. We offer a staff of expert physicians, fitness and health
coaches, councilors, 12 step groups, nutritionists, professional chefs and massage
therapists for an even more personal touch during the rehabilitation
process. Located far from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles in
beautiful Zuma Beach, our private 2 acre facility has luxury
living quarters loaded with modern amenities and our on call staff is
there 24/7 to assist you if the need arises. At Cliffside Malibu we
focus on your rehabilitation so you can focus on you.

Unlike many other rehabilitation centers, Cliffside Malibu is in the
business of reshaping the life of the whole person. Detoxification and
group therapy are useful aspects of the recovery process, but those
steps alone do not guarantee a lifestyle free of addiction. The physical
and mental tribulations that individuals go through in most
rehabilitation centers can be the most arduous experience one may face.
Our methodology at Cliffside Malibu entails traditional rehab
procedures, but it is also co-mingled with holistic healing accouterments.

Our high success rate is rooted in the practice of maintaining a limited
and exclusive clientele along with an outstanding staff to client ratio.
The Cliffside Malibu treatment center focuses on
tailor-made approaches to serve the individual needs of our clients.
We provide unprecedented comfort and privacy, all within the expanse of
a beautiful two acre facility. And to set at ease the minds of our
client’s family and friends, Cliffside Malibu’s goal is permanent freedom
from drugs and alcohol that most other rehabilitation centers cannot achieve.
That’s why we’re considered the most effective addiction
recovery program in the world.

Our elite staff of doctors, nurses, therapists, resident advisers,
chefs, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and yoga and fitness
instructors combine to create the ultimate comprehensive rehabilitation
experience. These supportive folks will be on call for you 24 hours a
day, and this may not be the case at other rehabilitation centers. We at
Cliffside Malibu are a goal oriented group of professionals dedicated to
helping you reach your goal: becoming a successful, contributive member
of society, and leaving behind chemical addiction. Call us now to begin
your journey.

Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is a long, and difficult
multi-stage process. After the first stage of recovery, detoxification
is completed, the second stage of begins: rehabilitation. This part of
the recovery process involves the continued evaluation and treatment of
any lingering physical or psychological symptoms not resolved during the
detoxification process.

This stage of recovery also is where the patient is rehabilitated and
given the tools needed to remain sober and re-enter society. Through
group and private therapy sessions, the mental foundations for recovery
are built. In these meetings, the recovering addict can find the support
needed to help suppress the cravings, and learn the skills necessary to
defeat their dependency.

Proper exercise and diet during the recovery process are essential.
Physical, and nutritional therapy aid in the
recovery process, by strengthening, nourishing and healing the body,
allowing the mind to function properly. With the body functioning
properly, the mind can begin to heal itself.

Rehabilitation is complete when all of these issues are dealt with and
the patient is healthy enough in body and mind to return to normal life.
Recovery doesn’t end with the completion of the rehab program though,
recovery is a life long battle. The physical and mental cravings may be
dormant, but they will always be there lurking in the subconscious,
waiting for the right time to surface. With the lessons learned during
rehab, and the aid of friends in the recovery community, the recovering
addict can fight the war of recovery with confidence.

Individuals with substance use or dependence problems often have a co-occurring mental health issue, which is commonly referred to as a “dual diagnosis.” In fact, some community surveys report that approximately 75 percent of men and 65 percent of women with a problem of substance abuse or dependence have an additional mental health diagnosis. Cliffside Malibu is a treatment center licensed for dually diagnosed individuals. We understand the alcohol/drug dependent person very often is actually attempting to medicate an underlying problem, such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD, that has gone unidentified for many years. By participating in a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation these other problems can be identified and treated concurrently while in our care. The treatment of underlying problems can be one of the key pieces to achieving lasting sobriety.

About the Psychiatric Evaluation

For many people this commitment can sound like an intimidating process. On the contrary it is a discussion between the individual and our psychiatrist in which information is gathered. During this discussion the psychiatrist is able to draw information from key areas that helps create an overall picture of the individual’s mental health. These areas include current and historical accounts of thought processes, moods and feelings, relationship styles, family history, and the individual’s understanding of what has worked and not worked in their life. Sometimes it is helpful for the psychiatrist to broaden the scope of their information gathering and include laboratory tests and information from family, spouses or friends. The laboratory tests help clarify if a physiological or organic problem is causing or supporting the mental health issue. The information provided by family, spouses or friends can help identify such things as genetic predisposition, changes in behavior that may be hard for the individual to notice, and historical information they not be aware of. Once a diagnostic picture is established by the psychiatrist all involved often feel a great sense of relief at the discovery and understanding of the underlying problems that have been affecting their loved one.

With the Internet as a household and workplace tool for most people in
modern day society, you have felt the pull of an online gambling
addiction and don’t know how to conquer it. But did you know that
online gambling addiction is an extremely common situation that
millions of people struggle with daily? We have seen and treated
hundreds of them within the safe comfort of our facilities. And each
has gone back to their everyday lives with the ability to use the
Internet in ways that no longer cause unreasonable disruption to their
schedules, finances, relationships… their lives.

Our highly-skilled staff has carefully researched the causes of online
gambling addiction and will work with you one-on-one, to make sure that
you have the tools you need to conquer this sometimes debilitating
vice. No longer do you have to endure the internal panic that sets in
and the seemingly magnetic pull every time you log onto your computer.
With a myriad of choices in medical care, yoga and fitness
instruction, counseling, and even in-house chefs, we get your mind,
body, and spirit in condition to be able to stop online gambling
addiction at its sometimes invisible sources.

There is no longer any need to feel embarrassed, weak, or
out-of-control. We understand that you are a human being, and an
individual one. With a staff-to-client ratio outnumbering those at
many other facilities, we take the time to give you the individual
attention you need to make the clean transition to leaving behind your
online gambling addiction. To begin this journey, please call today 800-501-1988.

Mary Jane, Reefer, Pot, Grass, Ganja, Herb, Marijuana. A small plant/weed whose flower or “buds” have narcotic qualities when smoked or eaten. Some consider it a “superplant” whose many uses warrant it’s major study and legalization. While some consider it a dangerous natural narcotic, akin to cocaine or heroin, calling it a “gateway” drug, thats use leads to harder drug use. Some don’t even see the use of large amounts as dangerous or abusive and don’t see a need for marijuana treatment programs or research. One of the more popular marijuana myths, is that marijuana isn’t addictive, which is simply not true. Addiction to marijuana is possible and requires specialized marijuana treatment for detox and recovery.

With it’s popularization in recent years by actors, musicians, and even athletes in the media, and it’s current quasi-legal status in parts of the US, whether it’s for recreation, or as prescribed by a doctor, as in the case of medical marijuana, marijuana use is rising again. With this rise in use, more people are also becoming addicted, creating a need for new studies into marijuana treatment and abuse prevention.

When it comes to the subject of marijuana treatment and recovery, many believe the same techniques and methods used for treating heroin junkies, “crackheads”, and other hardcore addicts are to be used, because researchers and doctors involved in the study of marijuana treatment and abuse have looked at marijuana addiction in the same light as that of other heavier narcotics. While the nature of addictions can be similiar, the effects of marijuana abuse are rarely as incapacitating or enslaving as heavier narcotics, and seemingly should require different methods. This has caused more adventurous researchers to renew their studies and focus on marijuana treatment and addiction exclusively.

Some of these newer studies have shown that heavy users who abstain from marijuana use suffer some of the same withdrawal symptoms as users of other heavier narcotics, and that the heavy use of marijuana does have a negative, long term effect on the users health. Another major difference being, unlike most hardcore drug addicts, or alcoholics, most marijuana addicts are able to continue being fully functioning members of society. The effects of marijuana use may be more subtle, but should still be considered a threat to a healthy, productive life if abused. Further studies into marijuana treatment procedures and abuse prevention are needed to fully realize the potential effects of the long term use and abuse of marijuana.

At Cliffside Malibu, residents are offered individual therapy sessions (including equine therapy) at least five times per week. Individual therapy provides the opportunity for primary counselors to review with residents specific treatment goals, individual therapy issues, relationship issues and discharge plans, and is a place where residents are encouraged to explore deeper issues pertinent to recovery.

Residents are encouraged to use individual therapy as a means to share these deeper issues in group process meetings as a means to gain group support and feedback. For instance, in individual therapy a patient may identify a traumatic experience which exacerbates his or her using and impeded recovery. Individual therapy is the place to become aware of and desensitized to such traumatic events and group process can then be utilized for healing purposes and additional support.

Core Groups
Core groups are designed to provide residents with a thorough education regarding their adddiction. Each group therapy session lasts ninety minutes, and is utilized as a learning platform from which residents become educated on various aspects of their disease. Common educational topics include early recovery skills, relapse prevention, co-occurring disorders, relationships in recovery, family systems, triggers, body chemistry and others. Other softer topics such as healthy lifestyles, stress reduction, “one day at a time”, and thought-stopping techniques are frequently covered.

The core group therapy program schedule is designed to deliver all relevant educational material during the course of the typical 30 day residential stay. Core groups (or other educational components) are delivered each morning, followed by a process group in the afternoon. Patients are not encouraged to process during the morning core group and instead are encouraged to process relevant material from the morning group/activity in the afternoon process group.

Process Groups
Cliffside’s process groups are designed as an open forum during which residents have the opportunity to process any issues and feelings relevant to recovery. While the group leader facilitates group process, content is driven by the needs and desires of residents. Process group is a forum where patients can discuss personal material, and group therapy program facilitators may also bring in simple topics to be discussed. Examples of these simple topics include anger, fear, forgiveness, gratitude and others related to recovery.

How does one begin the road to recovery when there are so many drug
treatment centers to chose from? Well, we believe it’s effective to
begin with one which has what few drug treatment centers have – the
recognition that you are a unique person and inherently desire unique
treatment. Cliffside Malibu is exactly that kind of facility, and
commits itself to walking you through every step of the way with
respect and the willingness to listen to your innermost needs. This
is the manner with which we achieve great success rates with our
clients, as one of the premier drug treatment centers on the planet.
We invite you to experience a recovery program like no other.

By establishing a limited enrollment, Cliffside Malibu is one of the
few drug treatment centers in the world providing such detailed
attention to every person who seeks solace and recovery within our
doors. From your first day to your last, we will accompany you on your
journey and make certain that the lingering effects of the experience
causes no disruption in your day-to-day activities when you resume life
in the comfort of your own home. You will take with you only positive
tools to enhance your life and to maintain confidence. Few other drug
treatment centers can make that kind of guarantee.

With careful planning, based upon input from you, the Cliffside staff
of well-regarded medical professionals expand your horizons with
additional massage therapy, fitness and yoga instruction, advisors, and
even our own chef to get you back on track. Available 24 hours day,
you can rest assured that all of your needs will be met, only in the
manner best suited for you. We remain one of the most impressive drug
treatment centers in the global community, because our attention
focuses on the most important aspect of treatment - You. Call today
for World Class care. 800-501-1988

Substance abuse is such a common problem, that there are many alcohol and drug recovery related resources widely available. Actual long-term help can come in many forms from medical and holistic therapies, to highly effective drug recovery centers, and sometimes group counseling and the extremely rare cases of self-imposed withdrawal. The key is not just to find a fast drug recovery method, but also a healthy and safe one.

In most cases, some drug recovery centers will examine the patient’s diet and nutritional needs in addition to the specifics of the drug abuse itself. This way, the body can be primed for a sound transition to a healthier state. When the body is feeling better, it tends to need less of the substitutes that addictive behavior represents.

More information is at your fingertips, as well as immediate care. 24 hours a day, a specialist is available to introduce you to one of the best drug recovery centers in the world. Call us today to begin. 800-501-1988