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Name: Frankie Vellbond
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At Cliffside Malibu, we understand that whether or not you remain in drug treatment depends on factors associated with both you and the program. These factors include your motivation to change drug-using behavior, degree of support from family and friends, and whether there is pressure to stay in treatment from the criminal justice system, child protection services, employers, or the family.
You have reached sobriety, but you may not be ready to try being sober on your own yet. You still have the support you need to maintain sobriety, in a safe, private environment while you begin to enter into real life again.
Some government studies indicate that as many as twelve million Americans show signs of drug abuse. That’s a startling figure, to say the least; it represents almost five percent of the total national population, and cuts across the full spectrum of social distinctions: race and class, age and gender.
Substance abuse is a disease and is not something the addict chooses to do. It is not a sign of weakness to admit you have a problem and want substance abuse rehab. Substance abuse is a two level disease. It affects the mind and the body and a drug rehab program must have two levels to be successful.
