The Ultimate Gift: Recovery
Although this is considered the most wonderful time of the year by many, it can be anything but when you’re struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction. The holidays can come with more stressors than cheer. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data shows that drug overdoses increase during the holiday months with these common stressors: family conflict, grief, financial strains, celebratory events and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
If you see yourself barely hanging on and surviving the holidays by abusing substances, know that Cliffside Malibu is here to fully support you.
Activities & Events You Can Look Forward To
In a safe, luxurious and sober environment, you can expect to enjoy the magic of the season without any of the usual distractions you might face when you’re at home.
- Fall Craft Night (Current patients + Alumni on East Campus)
- Karaoke Night (Current patients + Alumni)
- Alumni Friendsgiving on 11/23
- Thanksgiving Craft Night (Current patients + alumni)
- Thanksgiving Community Meals and Football Games for Current Patients on Thanksgiving
- “Navigating Holiday Stressors” Viritual Meeting for Alumni with Cliffside Clinical Team 12/3
- Xmas/Hanukkah Craft Night (Current patients + alumni) 12/5
- Christmas Tree Trimming (Current Patients) 12/6
- Gingerbread House Decorating 12/13 with Current Patients + Alumni
- LA ZooLights Outing for Alumni Community Outing 12/14
- Candy Cane Lane outing for Current Patients 12/16
- Holiday Game Night 12/20 with Current Patients + Alumni
- Menorah Lighting Nightly
- Xmas Holiday Dinner
- Kings Hockey Sober Outing For Alumni 12/29 (small group outing)
Amenities for Healing
There’s no doubt that being away from what’s familiar during the holidays can be tough. That’s why Cliffside Malibu provides all the touches of home and more. Here is a sampling of some of the amenities that will make this the ideal setting to focus on yourself:
- Private room option (location varies)
- Pool and sun deck (location varies)
- Quintessential California indoor/outdoor living spaces
- Gym
- Yoga sessions
- Outdoor activities (basketball, hiking, tennis, etc.)
- Gourmet cuisine from renowned chefs
- In-room entertainment
- Laundry service
- Massage therapy
Amenities for Healing
There’s no doubt that being away from what’s familiar during the holidays can be tough. That’s why Cliffside Malibu provides all the touches of home and more. Here is a sampling of some of the amenities that will make this the ideal setting to focus on yourself:
- Private room option (location varies)
- Pool and sun deck (location varies)
- Quintessential California indoor/outdoor living spaces
- Gym
- Yoga sessions
- Outdoor activities (basketball, hiking, tennis, etc.)
- Gourmet cuisine from renowned chefs
- In-room entertainment
- Laundry service
- Massage therapy
Be a Cliffside Malibu Success Story
In 2022, 96% of Cliffside Malibu patients reported they felt like a better person after addiction treatment and 99% said they were helpful for the future. With the doors open and serving patients, even around the holidays, this is what one former patient had to say about receiving care:
“For someone like me, a chronic ‘relapser,’ coming to Cliffside and spending a month [there] with you all may have very well saved my life! For that, I will always be grateful… What I will remember most are your caring smiles and heartfelt concern for me.”
Be a Cliffside Malibu Success Story
In 2022, 96% of Cliffside Malibu patients reported they felt like a better person after addiction treatment and 99% said they were helpful for the future. With the doors open and serving patients, even around the holidays, this is what one former patient had to say about receiving care:
“For someone like me, a chronic ‘relapser,’ coming to Cliffside and spending a month [there] with you all may have very well saved my life! For that, I will always be grateful… What I will remember most are your caring smiles and heartfelt concern for me.”
Come for the Serene Setting, Stay for Evidence-Based Treatment
“They made me feel right at home, despite my anxiety…The process groups and individual therapy was life changing for me, to say the least.” -Cliffside alum
Malibu’s serene setting and personalized attention provides the perfect environment to start anew. Not only that, but our approach is rooted in evidence-based treatment:
- Stages of Change paradigm
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- EMDR therapy
- Somatic Experiencing®
- Motivational interviewing
- Family systems therapy
Come for the Serene Setting, Stay for Evidence-Based Treatment
“They made me feel right at home, despite my anxiety…The process groups and individual therapy was life changing for me, to say the least.” -Cliffside alum
Malibu’s serene setting and personalized attention provides the perfect environment to start anew. Not only that, but our approach is rooted in evidence-based treatment:
- Stages of Change paradigm
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- EMDR therapy
- Somatic Experiencing®
- Motivational interviewing
- Family systems therapy
Support for a Lifetime
Once you’ve put the work into treatment during the holidays, what happens when it ends? At Cliffside Malibu, we’re committed to providing you with ongoing support – because when you leave our program you are never alone. Ever. After treatment, you automatically have Discovery for Life™ – free support that’s with you for a lifetime.
If you’re overwhelmed by the holiday season, you’re not alone.
Around the holidays, triggers like loneliness, stress, family and travel can lead to unhealthy substance use. In our testimonials, you’ll hear personal stories of empowerment told by real patients who are living happier, healthier lives after treatment. They’re living proof of the many benefits of being clean and sober — from greater confidence to being fully present with loved ones.
Put Your Recovery First During the Holidays
Put Your Recovery First During the HolidaysIn a season of giving, give yourself your life back – the time is now to overcome addiction. At Cliffside Malibu, we will make sure that you experience all the touches of the holidays while getting world-class treatment. Start your recovery journey now and spend your holidays renewed for years to come.