ebarbour, Author at Cliffside Malibu

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

What Are Sober Living Homes?

What Are Sober Living Homes? Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Exploring different living opportunities…

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