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The Truths About Men & Substance Use
The Truths About Men & Substance Use If there’s one thing about substance use you need to know, it’s this: It…
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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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The 4 C’s of Addiction: Control, Compulsions, Cravings and Consequences
The 4 C’s of Addiction: Control, Compulsions, Cravings and Consequences Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside…
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What Is Mindfulness and Why Is It Important in Recovery?
What Is Mindfulness and Why Is It Important in Recovery? We live in a fast-paced world. Most of us go about…
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The Long-Term Consequences of Cocaine Use
The Long-Term Consequences of Cocaine Use Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Cocaine is a…
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Understanding the Stages Of Change
Understanding the Stages Of Change Updated on 06/04/24 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Change can be overwhelming as it often…
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Passive vs. Active Recovery: Which Path Are You Taking?
Updated 4/28/25 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein , LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu It is not uncommon for people…
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The Dangers of Driving While Drunk
The Dangers of Driving While Drunk Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu. Every day, an…
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The Hidden Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse
The Hidden Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu. Prescription drug…
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How Does Trauma Relate to Substance Abuse?
Updated 4/29/25 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Research indicates that people who experience childhood trauma and traumatic life events are at…
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