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Pre-Contemplation Stage of Change: What It Looks Like in Addiction Recovery

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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

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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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Do 12-Step Programs Work for Addiction Recovery?

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Do 12-Step Programs Work for Addiction Recovery?

Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex mental health…

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How Nutrition Can Aid in Addiction Relapse Prevention

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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

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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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Early October: Mental Illness Awareness Week

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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…

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What Are Sober Living Homes?

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What Are Sober Living Homes?

Updated 4/29/25 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Exploring different living opportunities while in recovery…

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The 4 C's of Addiction: Control, Compulsions, Cravings and Consequences

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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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Understanding the Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic

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Understanding the Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic

Understanding the Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic Updated on 07/03/23 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Recent…

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Risks of Using Marijuana to Reduce Anxiety

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Risks of Using Marijuana to Reduce Anxiety

Risks of Using Marijuana to Reduce Anxiety Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu With the…

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