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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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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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Understanding Emotional Abuse
Understanding Emotional Abuse Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Abuse is a significant risk factor…
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