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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Does Addiction Lead to Homelessness?
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Does Addiction Lead to Homelessness? Several factors can contribute…
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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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Let’s Talk About Hallucinogens
Let’s Talk About Hallucinogens When people consider hallucinogenic drugs, the 1960s will likely come to mind. The late 1960s birthed the…
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The Benefits of Acupuncture in Healing
The Benefits of Acupuncture in Healing Holistic therapy is a comprehensive model of care that aims to treat the whole person…
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What Is Interpersonal Neurobiology?
What Is Interpersonal Neurobiology? The human mind is a complex and remarkable piece of matter. It is responsible for all human…
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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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