Cliffside Malibu Ranks in the Top 10 in California on Newsweek's 2026 Best Addiction Treatment Centers List

Malibu, Calif., program provides detox and residential treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders.

MALIBU, CA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cliffside Malibu, a detox and residential addiction treatment center in Malibu, has been named on Newsweek's America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2026 list, ranked 8th in California. Part of the Discovery Addiction Services family of treatment centers, Cliffside Malibu treats substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions in private residential homes licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services.

Rankings like Newsweek's give families an outside point of reference when comparing addiction treatment programs. The recognition arrives during National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, observed each October, a time that draws attention to prevention and to the value of timely access to treatment for people already struggling with drugs or alcohol.

Cliffside Malibu offers two levels of care, detox and residential treatment. Patients who need detox are supervised by a qualified addiction specialist, receive daily physician visits and have access to licensed nursing 24 hours a day. Residential treatment follows in a home setting, where each patient is assessed within the first 24 hours of arrival and introduced to an individual clinical team that includes a primary therapist, a care coordinator and a case manager.

Treatment is built on measurement-based care. Patients complete a thorough assessment at intake and are evaluated on 27 wellness indicators during treatment, including depression, anxiety and substance use screening. Measurement continues after discharge through the Discovery for Life program, and clinicians use the results to personalize each patient's care.

Many patients arrive with co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety or trauma alongside substance use, and ongoing measurement helps clinical teams adjust each patient's plan as treatment progresses.

Clinical care at Cliffside Malibu is rooted in the Stages of Change model. Patients attend two to four individual therapy sessions a week and daily groups, with approaches that include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), motivational interviewing and family systems therapy. The facility offers two residential programs, Premier and Classic. Both include psychiatric care as needed, family programming, nutrition support, experiential sober outings and aftercare planning, and the Premier program adds additional individual therapy along with services such as massage, acupuncture and group personal training.

Cliffside Malibu is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by LegitScript, and it brings more than 20 years of experience to addiction treatment in Malibu. After discharge, patients have access to Discovery365, an alumni app that provides support during the first year after treatment, along with online and in-person support groups and alumni events.

Individuals and families looking for detox and residential addiction treatment in Malibu can learn more at cliffsidemalibu.com or call the 24/7 admissions line at 424-320-3061.

About Cliffside Malibu

Cliffside Malibu provides detox and residential treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions in a luxury private-residence setting in Malibu, Calif. Cliffside Malibu is part of Discovery Behavioral Health. The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and offers measurement-based care through its Premier and Classic residential programs, with admissions available 24/7. For more information, visit cliffsidemalibu.com or call 424-320-3061.

Wes Morgan
Discovery Addiction Services
+1 855-663-7836