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Dear Cliffside,
My son "Brian" was one of your first treatment patients and I cannot say thank you enought. I have my baby back. Since he returned, I see the fire in him again and he tells me that he finally has hope in his life...

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Dear Georgina,
Thank you for all your help, support and humor during my stay at Cliffside. It was an incredible experience, one I could never have imagined in my wildest dreams (just like you said!) ...

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Dear Georgina,
Greetings from Illinois! I just wanted to say thank you again for saving my life. Before coming to Cliffside, I had been in and out of drug treatment for the better part of the last four years. The thought of being institutionalized again almost sent me over the edge. When I saw Cliffside for the first time, my fear disappeared and I knew it was the place for me...

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Most rehabs fail because they’re missing a critical ingredient.

The critical ingredient missing from most treatment centers is a personalized program designed for you by highly experienced professionals with a proven track record of helping people beat their addictions.

8 Reasons Why People Determined To Succeed In Treatment Choose Cliffside Malibu

  • A personalized therapy program, tailored by our experts to meet your needs.
  • Privacy - we’re fanatical about maintaining your privacy and confidentiality.
  • Our world-class staff, consisting of experienced, compassionate professionals.
  • Individual attention. It makes all the difference.
  • We offer an Unparalleled Success Guarantee – ask us about it.
  • Follow-up treatment, through our Continuing Care after-care plan, helps ensure that you continue to succeed.
  • Our facility overlooks the Pacific Ocean; the tranquil setting boasts a relaxing combination of sunshine, fresh air, lush gardens, sandy beaches and soothing waves.
  • The amenities offered by Cliffside Malibu are unparalleled: personal trainers, massage, acupuncture, spas, yoga, hiking, swimming, cycling, gourmet dining and, of course, the beach.

The Cliffside Malibu Approach To Treatment

Cliffside Malibu is a California’s premiere drug and alcohol rehab and addiction treatment center. Even if you are unsure that a treatment program is the right choice for you or a loved one, Cliffside Malibu offers the ability to consult with one of our experienced counselors over the telephone.

A call to our help line (toll free, 24/7 at 800-501-1988) might be the first step toward breaking an addiction.

As a residential facility, Cliffside Malibu offers extended care treatment programs for adults suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, depression and other co-occurring disorders. Our drug treatment philosophy incorporates a variety of clinical components to create a comprehensive, personalized and highly effective addiction treatment program, fine-tuned by our in-house experts to meet the needs of each individual patient. One-to-one patient/therapist interaction is strongly emphasized. We value and make use of a variety of philosophies in our treatment plans, allowing a unique degree of flexibility for customizing treatment to suit the specific needs of each of our patients, ensuring the best outcome from their stay. Components of alcohol and drug rehab at Cliffside Malibu typically include detox programs, individual and group therapy, depression treatment and alternative medicine.

About our Drug Rehab Center

The drug rehabilitation center at Cliffside Malibu offers state of the art clinical treatment components and addiction recovery activities within a comfortable and supportive environment. Once residents are accepted to the drug rehab center, they are detoxed (if necessary), and then assigned to a primary therapist. This therapist manages the resident’s care during the entire course of their treatment, ensuring that the resident’s needs are being met and tailoring treatment to their circumstances. Each patient at Cliffside Malibu participates in a clinical program that has been designed specifically for him or her, and will include individual therapy, cognitive-behavioral groups, process groups and a family program. Any group sessions are typically conducted onsite, but transportation is provided should it be deemed appropriate to hold a group session within the community. In addition to clinical programs, Cliffside Malibu offers a wide range of activities to support patient recovery, including experiential groups, yoga and outdoor activities. Residents at the Cliffside Malibu drug rehab center always enjoy a luxurious and relaxing stay, with beautiful premises, gourmet meals, laundry service, Internet access, scheduling of appointments, transportation and special requests (where appropriate) all included as part of their treatment.

Drug Rehab Program Goals and Objectives

  • Take the time to evaluate each resident individually to determine which treatments are appropriate for his or her situation.
  • Where necessary, detox affect residents.
  • Further evaluation of each resident to identify substance use disorders and any co-occurring (dual diagnosis) disorders.
  • Based on the results of the evaluations, each patient is presented with an individual drug rehabilitation plan, designed to meet their specific needs to maximize the potential for success while ensuring that their stay is as comfortable as possible.
  • Provide supporting treatment for residents’ families through our three-day family program.
  • Develop an aftercare plan that supports the program’s philosophies and objectives, while taking into account the patient’s needs.

The Importance of Comfort

Reading through the information about our treatment programs, you’ll notice that the word “comfort” appears frequently. There’s a reason for this. It’s an unavoidable fact that some aspects of drug or alcohol rehab can be decidedly unpleasant, or uncomfortable. Recognizing this, Cliffside Malibu has gone to great lengths to make everything else about a patient’s stay as comfortable as possible. Residents of the drug and alcohol rehab center are there to be treated for their addictions, not to be punished for their addictions; they are treated with the respect that they deserve and enjoy the luxuries that help make treatment a positive experience. We know that a little comfort goes a long way on the path to recovery, so Cliffside Malibu offers residents a wide range of recreational activities (such as hiking and beach walks), the best in food, as well as lavish spa treatments such as facials, manicures and pedicures.

Cliffside Malibu has counselors waiting to help you or your loved one overcome your addiction.

Call us toll free, 24 hours a day: 800-501-1988.

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    01/07/2009The road to addiction recovery is always paved with suffering and heartache. But that doesn’t mean you need to hit rock bottom before you finally seek help. Too many drug abusers go too long without enrolling in addiction treatment programs. The results, for them and their families, can be devastating. For your own sake, learn from their mistakes. Get help from a drug addiction rehab center while the choice is still yours to make—and before someone else has to force you to do the right thing. Addiction never goes away on its own. If you feel yourself getting hooked on a drug, your condition is bound to get worse, not better. The good news is that the right addiction recovery treatment center really can help to solve the problem. The catch is that you have to be the one to take the first step, by admitting that you need help to get sober for good. It won’t be easy. It will, however, be the most important thing you ever do. Don’t wait any longer to finally make the necessary choice.

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  • Finding the right drug treatment program for you
    01/05/2009All private drug addiction treatment centers make bold promises to their clients. Some deliver. Some don’t. For you and the people who care about you, the difference is more important than any in the world. The success or failure of your drug rehab experience will quite literally change your life. Under those circumstances, it’s inconceivable that you could ever settle for a subpar drug addiction treatment facility. Of all the drug treatment centers in Los Angeles, only one is exactly right for you. To find it, you’re going to have to research your options and understand your needs. And please, for your own sake, don’t be seduced by fancy online brochures. Some of the most “exclusive” drug addiction treatment centers in Malibu put more emphasis on style than substance. If you’re going to get sober, it’s going to be because you will find drug treatment programs administered by people who know exactly what they’re doing. Here’s hoping you’ll be wise enough to make a sound decision.

  • Getting your life back after methamphetamine addiction
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  • Recognizing the Fundamentally Dualistic Nature of Depression
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