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Cliffside Alum: Brandon’s Story

Cliffside Alum: Brandon’s Story I must preface that the reasoning I entered into Cliffside was [due to] a “nudge from the…

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Non-12-Step Approaches to Addiction Treatment
Non-12-Step Approaches to Addiction Treatment

Addiction recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process and while a 12-step program has helped many individuals overcome addiction, it may not…

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Roleplaying in Addiction Rehab Treatment
Roleplaying in Addiction Rehab Treatment

For individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), there are a plethora of treatment options available. Typically, if one’s substance…

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What Does Luxury Treatment Look Like at Cliffside Malibu?
What Does Luxury Treatment Look Like at Cliffside Malibu?

Cliffside Malibu is an upscale addiction treatment center that provides a soothing environment for people looking to recover from substance use…

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Pre-Contemplation Stage of Change: What It Looks Like in Addiction Recovery
Pre-Contemplation Stage of Change: What It Looks Like in Addiction Recovery

Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu The first stage of change in the transtheoretical model…

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Aspects of a Relapse Prevention Plan
Aspects of an Addiction Relapse Prevention Plan

Aspects of an Addiction Relapse Prevention Plan Updated on 10/26/23 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside…

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Do 12-Step Programs Work for Addiction Recovery?
Do 12-Step Programs Work for Addiction Recovery?

Do 12-Step Programs Work for Addiction Recovery? Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Substance use…

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How Nutrition Can Aid in Addiction Relapse Prevention
How Nutrition Can Aid in Addiction Relapse Prevention

How Nutrition Can Aid in Addiction Relapse Prevention Updated on 2/3/2023 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at…

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The Value of Gratitude in Addiction Recovery
The Value of Gratitude in Addiction Recovery

Updated on 4/13/2023 The treatment and recovery journey from substance use requires persistence and commitment. For treatment to be effective, an…

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Early October: Mental Illness Awareness Week
Early October: Mental Illness Awareness Week

Early October: Mental Illness Awareness Week Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Every year, millions…

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