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Comprehensive care for men & substance use at Cliffside Malibu.
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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Group Therapy & its Challenges – Cliffside Malibu

Overcome 4 Challenges of Group Therapy – Cliffside Malibu Worried about having to do group therapy? We get it. Few people…

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Pink Clouding
Pink Clouding in Recovery: What You Need to Know

Pink Clouding in Recovery: What You Need to Know Pink clouding describes the euphoric, almost giddy feelings many people feel in…

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

Updated 4/29/25 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Achieving and maintaining sobriety from alcohol and…

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

Updated on 4//29/25 The treatment and recovery journey from substance use requires persistence and commitment. For treatment to be effective, an…

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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 Updated on 4/29/25 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Addiction…

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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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