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Understanding the Stages Of Change
Understanding the Stages Of Change

Understanding the Stages Of Change Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Change can be overwhelming…

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Attachment Styles: What Are They and How Do They Impact Addiction?
Attachment Styles: What Are They and How Do They Impact Addiction?

Attachment Styles: What Are They and How Do They Impact Addiction? Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at…

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Childhood and the Traumatized Brain
Childhood and the Traumatized Brain

Childhood and the Traumatized Brain Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Childhood experiences can play…

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High-Functioning Depression and Substance Use Disorder
High-Functioning Depression and Substance Use Disorder

High-Functioning Depression and Substance Use Disorder Updated on 09/12/23 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu…

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How Does Trauma Relate to Substance Abuse?
How Does Trauma Relate to Substance Abuse?

How Does Trauma Relate to Substance Abuse? Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Research indicates that…

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6 Tips for Self-Advocacy in Recovery
6 Tips for Self-Advocacy in Recovery

6 Tips for Self-Advocacy in Recovery Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Addiction often causes you…

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Health Problems Related to Binge Drinking
Health Problems Related to Binge Drinking

Health Problems Related to Binge Drinking Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Binge drinking has become…

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How to Admit You Need Help for a Substance Use or Mental Health Disorder
How to Admit You Need Help for a Substance Use or Mental Health Disorder

Updated on 4/13/2023 If you have substance use disorder or mental illness, you may avoid seeking treatment because you are afraid…

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How to Admit You Need Help for a Substance Use or Mental Health Disorder
What to Do When You Are Losing Hope in Recovery

Updated on 3/8/2023 Having hope is a continuous internal desire to not give up on yourself and believe that things will…

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Woman in a pink dress with tattoo's holding a red heart lollipop, surviving Valentine’s Day in recovery.
Surviving Valentine’s Day in Early Recovery

Updated on 1/31/2023 Surviving Valentine’s Day in Early Addiction Recovery Valentine’s Day is a holiday to celebrate love and romance. You…

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