What We Treat at Cliffside Malibu
Located in the picturesque coastal town of Malibu and part of the Discovery Addiction Centers family, Cliffside Malibu offers world-renowned substance use disorder treatment for adults. Using evidence-based, proven treatment methods, we’ve helped countless people build new lives free from addiction of drugs or alcohol.
What Is Substance Use Disorder?
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex disease that involves the repeated use of drugs despite the problems it causes. Continuing to use cannabis despite being fired for showing up to work high, or continuing to drink despite multiple DUIs, are just a few of the ways SUDs affect people.
This happens because drugs cause physical changes in the brain, affecting a person’s mental health. Drugs work by causing the nervous system to release dopamine, a powerful neurotransmitter used in the body’s reward system. Eventually, this causes the body to believe it needs drugs to function normally, which drives people to continue using drugs despite the problems they cause.
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?
Co-occurring disorders, sometimes called dual diagnosis, happen when a mental disorder accompanies a substance use disorder. One doesn’t necessarily cause the other. A person can self-medicate for a condition like depression; substance abuse can cause mental disorders in some cases.
Some common mental disorders that accompany addiction include:
Mood Disorders
These disorders affect the mood and include bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.
Anxiety Disorder
Panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder cause people to feel extremely anxious and worried, often without good reason.
Trauma Disorders
Resulting from enduring a traumatic event, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the most well-known trauma disorder.
Personality Disorders
Disorders like borderline personality disorder strongly affect how a person sees themselves, others, and their world.
Co-occurring disorders can be very complex. As isolating as they can feel, they’re also surprisingly common – the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates 21.5 million Americans have this
combination of disorders.
The good news is that co-occurring disorders are treatable. With years of successfully treating addiction and co-occurring disorders, we’ll help you safely explore the roots of your conditions and treat them effectively, helping you live the life you truly deserve.
How Does Cliffside Treat Addiction?
Cliffside treatment programs for adults use proven, evidence-based techniques that help our clients leave addiction behind as they build new, healthy lives. As devastating as addiction is, it’s also a treatable condition.
Some of the methods we use are:
- Stages of Change model
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Education sessions
- Relapse prevention
- Talk therapy
- Connections with community resources
- Experiential therapy
Struggling with Addiction? Reach Out to Cliffside
Substance use disorder is a complex, multilayered health problem…but it’s treatable. We’ll work with you to develop an effective, personalized treatment program that fits your needs. After you’re done, our aftercare program will help you make sure the work you put in with us lasts for a lifetime.
Because nothing is as important as the rest of your life.
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