During the rehab stints of some very famous celebrities, the creature comforts of their facilities of choice have been glibly criticized. I honestly don’t think the relative comfort of a drug addict’s surrounding has a lot to do with the effectiveness of any treatment. If I have anything at all to be critical of related to rehabs in the Malibu area it is their willingness to offer four weeks vacation to celebrities that are in no way commited to their own recovery.

Cliffside drug treatment center seems to take recovery seriously. Professionals there first determine the appropriateness for treatment for each resident. If detoxification is necessary as a first step, then that is what happens. After that, individuals are evaluated for substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. That’s fancy talk for checking to see if you are crazy. I somehow get the impression that Britney Spears left her rehab before that step.

At Cliffside Malibu Drug Rehabiliation, each patient is offered an individual drug rehabilitation plan that maximizes both comfort and the potential for success. They even have a three day family program where recovering addicts families learn valuable strategies for continued success.

I an reading a biography of Johnny Cash, who was an addict for much of his life. His managers and even his family, would often simply distance themselves from him during his darkest days. I don’t blame them, he was such a powerful personality, going into that dark place with him might have been to much for most people.

Cliffside offers recreational activities such as hiking and beach walks as well as Spa treatments like facials.