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Pre-Contemplation Stage of Change: What It Looks Like in Addiction Recovery
Pre-Contemplation 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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Passive Vs. Active Recovery: Which Path Are You Taking?
Passive vs. Active Recovery: Which Path Are You Taking?

Passive vs. Active Recovery: Which Path Are You Taking? Content updated on 03/29/24 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein , LMFT, Chief…

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6 Tips for Self-Advocacy in Recovery
6 Tips for Self-Advocacy in Recovery

6 Tips for Self-Advocacy in Recovery Updated on 10/12/23 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Addiction…

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How to Admit You Need Help for a Substance Use or Mental Health Disorder
What to Do When You Are Losing Hope in Recovery

Updated on 3/8/2023 Having hope is a continuous internal desire to not give up on yourself and believe that things will…

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Woman in a pink dress with tattoo's holding a red heart lollipop, surviving Valentine’s Day in recovery.
Surviving Valentine’s Day in Early Recovery

Updated on 1/31/2023 Surviving Valentine’s Day in Early Addiction Recovery Valentine’s Day is a holiday to celebrate love and romance. You…

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How to Take Recovery One Day at a Time
How to Take Recovery One Day at a Time

How to Take Recovery One Day at a Time Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu The…

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How Can I Help Others in Recovery?

How Can I Help Others in Recovery? Updated on 07/03/23 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu…

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Two men in the park after a work out discussing whether or not they will be 'in recovery' for the rest of their lives and what that looks like.
Am I Going to Be in Recovery for the Rest of My Life?

Am I Going to Be in Recovery for the Rest of My Life? Updated on 08/02/23 Deciding to get sober is…

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Woman working on her computer, creating your own success in recovery.
Creating Your Success Story: Seeking Alcohol or Drug Treatment

Creating Your Success Story: Seeking Alcohol or Drug Treatment Every story has a beginning. Heroes, survivors, and dreamers take the first…

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Managing Triggers Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic, woman in a yellow top on computer in a group call on laptop.
Managing Triggers Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic

Managing Triggers During the COVID-19 Pandemic As the world tries to manage life during the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be even…

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