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Relapse Prevention Therapy: Know Your Triggers

Relapse Prevention Therapy: Know Your Triggers You have connections with people, places or things that remind you of good or bad…

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Toxic People and Places: Safeguarding Your Recovery

Toxic People and Places: Safeguarding Your Recovery Relieving your body of toxic substances related to addiction is a top priority when…

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The Role of Family in Alcohol or Substance Addiction Treatment, two people hugging at treatment.
The Role of Family in Alcohol or Substance Addiction Treatment

The Role of Family in Alcohol or Substance Addiction Treatment If you notice a loved one’s personality or habits have changed,…

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Brief Interventions & the Stages of Change

Brief Interventions & the Stages of Change Updated on 2/1/2023 The first step for a person who abuses alcohol or substances…

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Marketing Opioids: Prescribed Use and Dependence

Marketing Opioids: Prescribed Use and Dependence Opioids are a class of drugs prescribed to alleviate pain; however, their addictive nature has…

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Stop Escaping the Holidays with Alcohol or Drugs

Stop Escaping the Holidays with Alcohol or Drugs The holidays can bring constant reminders of our relationships with our family and…

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Healing Addiction Damage with Good Nutrition

Healing Addiction Damage with Good Nutrition Updated on 2/3/2023 Eating your way to good health is possible, particularly when overcoming an…

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Dangers of Overdosing During Coronavirus Quarantine, woman sitting and thinking on a tan couch.
Dangers of Overdosing During Coronavirus Quarantine

Dangers of Overdosing During Coronavirus Quarantine During this coronavirus pandemic, there are many risks posed to people who have an addiction….

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Is Addiction Treatment During the Holidays a Good Idea?
Is Addiction Treatment During the Holidays a Good Idea?

Is Addiction Treatment During the Holidays a Good Idea? Addiction treatment during the holidays can seem tricky. For many individuals, the…

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Am I An Opioid Addict?
Am I An Opioid Addict?

Am I An Opioid Addict? Cliffside Malibu does not condone the use of the term “addict” when referring to people suffering…

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