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Cliffside alum Brandon sitting in car smiling.
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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Woman staring out the window with her hand on the glass, thinking about the dangers of detoxing at home.
Dangers of Detoxing from Drugs or Alcohol at Home

Dangers of Detoxing from Drugs or Alcohol at Home Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu The…

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Woman stretching in front of the ocean, seeking privacy during addiction treatment.
Seeking Privacy During Alcohol Treatment

Seeking Privacy During Alcohol Treatment Seeking treatment for alcohol addiction is a significant step towards recovery. However, for many, this decision…

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Woman sitting in chair outside thinking, you are not your addiction.
You Are Not Your Addiction

You Are Not Your Addiction Our Belief in Recovery Is Showcased in Newest Ads At Cliffside Malibu, we believe that addiction…

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Coronavirus: Difference Between Quarantine, Isolation, and Social Distancing, mom and child on video call on laptop.
Coronavirus: Difference Between Quarantine, Isolation, and Social Distancing

Coronavirus: Differences Between Quarantine, Isolation and Social Distancing While there is no cure or vaccine for coronavirus just yet, we have…

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Barriers to Recovery During the Holidays
Barriers to Recovery During the Holidays

Barriers to Recovery During the Holidays Addiction is a chronic, progressive condition that requires treatment to overcome. However, a large percentage…

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Benzodiazepine and Addiction
Benzodiazepines and Addiction

What is a Benzodiazepine? Benzodiazepines are a prescription drug sedative used to treat a variety of conditions. They are classified as…

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Is Being an Addict a Stigma?
Is Being an Addict a Stigma?

The Stigma of Addiction Stigma is defined as “a mark of shame or discredit”. This is especially damaging to people suffering…

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Triggers to Avoid During the Holidays

Know your triggers A major part of a successful recovery process is knowing what your triggers are. During the holidays, it…

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The United States’ Greatest Barriers to Improved Mental Health Care Services and What Advocates Can Do to Enhance Care

The United States’ Greatest Barriers to Improved Mental Health Care Services and What Advocates Can Do to Enhance Care What stops…

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