Compare 36 addiction treatment centers in and around Malibu, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down drug and alcohol rehab options in California for yourself or someone you love.
392 Connors Court Suite C · Chico, CA 95926Chico, CA 95926
Chico · Inpatient, Outpatient
Skyway House provides substance abuse treatment for adults. The facility has 20 beds and offers men and women a compassionate, secure space to recover without distractions. They started in 1993 and have been going strong since. They have various outpatient…
6100 Rodgerton Drive · Los Angeles, CA 90068Los Angeles, CA 90068
Los Angeles · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Alta Centers, also known as Alta Centers Detox, is a Joint Commission accredited addiction treatment facility. They offer medically assisted detox, inpatient rehab for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorder treatment, and aftercare. The center is located on Rodgerton…
6956 Bertand Avenue · Reseda, CA 91335Reseda, CA 91335
Reseda · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
The Discovery House offers treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in Reseda, California. They have a residential program complete with sub-acute detox services, outpatient treatment, and specialized programming for those with co-occurring disorders. Their campus is pet friendly, making it…
1950 17th Street Suite 150 · Santa Ana, CA 92706Santa Ana, CA 92706
Santa Ana · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Cornerstone of Southern California provides substance abuse treatment. They offer multiple care levels and treatment methods at their Santa Ana, California location to help guests overcome addiction and thrive. Medical Detox in Santa Ana Cornerstone doesn’t only work to detox…
1310 W Pearl St · Anaheim, CA 92801Anaheim, CA 92801
Anaheim · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Lighthouse Treatment Center features drug and alcohol rehab for adults. They offer various therapeutic techniques to promote healing and help guests overcome addiction. They're LGBTQ-friendly and offer gender-specific care. You'll find their luxury site based in Anaheim, California. Effective Detox…
18652 Florida St STE 200 · Huntington Beach, CA 92648Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Huntington Beach · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Crescent Moon Recovery provides substance abuse and co-occurring mental health treatment in Huntington Beach, California. They use a multimodal approach that incorporates traditional strategies and holistic techniques to help guests overcome addiction. Wellness Program Crescent Moon Recovery has a wellness…
6428 Meadows Court · Malibu, CA 90265Malibu, CA 90265
Malibu · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
The coastline north of Los Angeles runs on to Malibu, where Passages Malibu has been a family run addiction treatment center in Malibu, California since 2001. The California Department of Health Care Services licenses it as an adult residential program.…
17330 Newhope Street Unit A · Fountain Valley, CA 92708Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Fountain Valley · Outpatient
California Prime Recovery is an addiction treatment provider in Fountain Valley, California, serving adults and young adults across Orange County. It focuses on outpatient treatment paired with sober living, so clients can build recovery skills while living in a structured,…
1101 Standiford Ave Ste B6 · Modesto, CA 95350Modesto, CA 95350
Modesto · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Addiction Free Recovery Services is a comprehensive addiction treatment center serving the community of Modesto, California. You’ll pick from residential treatment, detox, outpatient treatment, and a specialized relapse prevention program. All programs are dual diagnosis, treating addiction and mental health…
1320 West Pearl Street · Anaheim, CA 92801Anaheim, CA 92801
Anaheim · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Anaheim Lighthouse Treatment Center is a drug and alcohol rehab center for adults in a quiet residential area of Anaheim, California. You’ll be treated in a safe and modern home with everything you need for recovery. For over 20 years,…
22766 Saddle Peak Road · Topanga, CA 90290Topanga, CA 90290
Topanga · Detox, Inpatient
Malibu Detox and Residential Treatment Center provides services for substance abuse in Topanga, California. They have three other locations along with this one, all offering privacy and plenty of space to relax and focus on recovery without distractions. Medically Supervised…
1275 Harrison Street · San Francisco, CA 94103San Francisco, CA 94103
San Francisco · Detox, Inpatient
Located in San Francisco, California, is the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center that has been helping individuals battle substance abuse and mental health disorders for over 70 years. The facility provides a faith-based rehab program and helps residents in the…
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Passages Malibu Addiction Treatment Center |
6428 Meadows Court, Malibu, CA 90265 |
The coastline north of Los Angeles runs on to Malibu, where Passages Malibu has been a family run addiction treatment center in Malibu, California since 2001. The California Department of Health Care Services licenses it as an adult residential program. Which levels of care are offered? Medical detox runs with staff attending around the clock, and residential treatment happens on… |
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Oro House Recovery Centers |
28955 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 200, Malibu, CA 90265 |
You’ll find Oro House Recovery Centers in Malibu, California. For over 10 years, they’ve welcomed adults battling addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. You can access a full continuum of care to meet you at any recovery stage. Detox, residential rehab, and various outpatient programs are available. A Comfortable Recovery Environment What stands out most to me is their serene… |
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Malibu Hills Treatment Center |
415 Westlake Boulevard, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Malibu Hills Treatment Center, in Malibu, California, is a luxury drug and alcohol rehab for adults. They offer inpatient treatment, intervention services, and aftercare planning and support, including specialized programming for young adults and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. Treatment is based on a holistic, 12 step alternative model and combines CBT and DBT-based psychotherapy with recovery-focused life… |
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Oceanside Malibu Addiction Treatment Center |
21022 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Oceanside Malibu Treatment Center can be found along the beaches at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. This residential home has six bedrooms and eight baths. It’s based in Malibu, California. They provide multidisciplinary treatment for co-occurring mental health issues and substance use disorders among adults. It’s very supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. They first provide clients with assessments of… |
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Sunset Malibu (Cliffside Malibu) |
29160 Heathercliff Road Suite 100, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Cliffside Malibu is a luxury addiction treatment center in Malibu, California, offering medically supervised detox, residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs for adults and young adults. Nestled on two private acres in the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Joint Commission accredited facility specializes in treating substance use disorders and co occurring mental health conditions. Addiction Treatment Programs… |
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Oceanside Malibu |
21022 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Oceanside Malibu is a private, luxury treatment center dedicated to helping those struggling with drug or alcohol addictions find the healing they need. At this facility, just east of the entrance to the Las Flores Canyon near Malibu, California, they offer world class accommodation and a continuum of addiction treatment programs that can help you detox and establish a foundation… |
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Oceanside Malibu |
32420 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Avalon by the Sea Malibu is a drug and alcohol rehab in Malibu, California. They provide medical detox, residential addiction treatment, dual diagnosis treatment and an intensive outpatient program. Residential treatment lasts 30, 60 or 90 days depending on an individual’s needs. Treatment consists of a combination of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, art therapy, psychodrama,… |
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Beachside Teen Treatment Center |
31275 Bailard Road, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Beachside Teen Treatment Center is a residential rehab center in Malibu, California for teens ages 12 to 18. They work with teens who have depression, anxiety, trauma, an eating disorder or a substance use disorder, along with other mental health concerns. More than one of those can be present at the same time. Beachside was founded in 2015 in California,… |
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The Meadows Malibu |
31217 Bailard Road, Malibu, CA 90265 |
The Meadows Malibu is a drug and alcohol rehab located on the coastal waters of Malibu, California. They provide residential addiction treatment, mental health care, and trauma care for adults. The three principles that guide treatment at Meadows Malibu include mind, thought, and consciousness. Treatment consists of individual and group therapy, nutrition counseling, 12-step groups, expressive arts, EMDR, and family… |
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Indigo Ranch Enhanced Transitional Living |
20600 Eagle Pass Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Indigo Ranch Enhanced Transitional Living is a Malibu, California recovery program offering sober living and outpatient addiction treatment for adults with substance use disorders. The program blends structured sober housing with clinical care and therapies like CBT and EMDR while also treating co-occurring disorders. Set along the Malibu coast Indigo Ranch focuses on healing the mind, body and spirit, with… |
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Journey Malibu |
22516 Carbon Mesa Road, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Journey Malibu is a drug and alcohol rehab in Malibu, California. They provide detox, inpatient addiction treatment and dual diagnosis mental health care. They also offer extended inpatient care and an aftercare program. The treatment uses a combination of evidence based and holistic approaches, including medication assisted treatment, EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, ecopsychology, narrative therapy, creative arts… |
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Milestones Ranch Malibu |
327 Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Milestones Ranch Malibu is a drug and alcohol rehab in Malibu, California. They provide dual diagnosis residential treatment for addiction and mental health issues. They also offer ongoing aftercare support and guidance in choosing a transitional housing environment. Treatment begins with a full assessment and physical and an individualized treatment plan. During treatment clients engage in individual and group therapy,… |
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Rise in Malibu |
27551 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Rise in Malibu is a drug and alcohol rehab in Malibu, California. They provide detox, inpatient addiction treatment and aftercare for individuals with substance use disorders. This evidence based treatment program begins with individualized treatment planning and medical detox. Treatment includes individual and group counseling, psychiatric care, holistic self care appointments, recovery support meetings including AA and Smart Recovery, family… |
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Serenity Malibu |
6021 Galahad Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Serenity Malibu Addiction Treatment Center is a drug and alcohol rehab located along the beaches of Malibu, California. They provide residential addiction treatment, medical detox and aftercare planning. Treatment includes trauma assessment, acupuncture, massage, hypnotherapy, brain spotting, relapse prevention, family system intervention, process groups, intensive one on one therapy and aftercare planning. Each resident is assigned a client advocate who… |
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Summit Malibu |
27026 Sea Vista Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Summit Malibu Treatment Center is a drug and alcohol rehab in Malibu, California. They provide medical detox and dual diagnosis residential addiction treatment. Treatment focuses on evidence based approaches and holistic therapies and concentrates on four components: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and emotion regulation. Services include individual and group therapy using evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy… |
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Visions Adolescent Treatment |
33335 Mulholland Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers is a drug and alcohol rehab. They’re located out in Los Angeles, California. They provide an intensive outpatient program for adolescents struggling with substance use disorder or mental health issues. The program consists of individual, group and family counseling. Clients also participate in multimodal workshops, random drug and alcohol testing, parenting workshops, 12 Step programs and… |
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Seasons In Malibu |
31739 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Seasons In Malibu is a drug and alcohol rehab in Malibu, California. They provide detox, luxury dual diagnosis residential addiction treatment, family support, medication management and aftercare planning. Treatment consists of a multidimensional evidence based approach that is not limited to the 12 Steps. Residents can expect to engage in activities like yoga, beach walks, meditation, equine therapy, surfing, art… |
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Sunset Malibu (Cliffside Malibu) |
29160 Heathercliff Road, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Sunset Malibu (Cliffside Malibu) is a rehab located in Malibu, California. Sunset Malibu (Cliffside Malibu) specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Cliffside Malibu: Luxury Rehab & Detox |
29160 Heathercliff Road Suite 200, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Cliffside Malibu: Luxury Rehab & Detox is a rehab located in Malibu, California. Cliffside Malibu: Luxury Rehab & Detox specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Cliffside Malibu: Luxury Rehab & Detox |
28990 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Cliffside Malibu: Luxury Rehab & Detox is a rehab located in Malibu, California. Cliffside Malibu: Luxury Rehab & Detox specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Sunset Malibu (Cliffside Malibu) |
29528 Harvester Road, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Sunset Malibu (Cliffside Malibu) is a rehab located in Malibu, California. Sunset Malibu (Cliffside Malibu) specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Seasons In Malibu |
31739 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Seasons In Malibu is a rehab located in Malibu, California. Seasons In Malibu specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Summit Malibu |
27026 Sea Vista Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Summit Malibu is a rehab located in Malibu, California. Summit Malibu specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Alo House Recovery Centers Phillip Avenue |
5922 Philip Avenue, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Alo House Recovery Centers Phillip Avenue is a rehab located in Malibu, California. Alo House Recovery Centers Phillip Avenue specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Alo House Recovery Centers Selfridge Drive |
28901 Selfridge Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 |
Alo House Recovery Centers Selfridge Drive is a rehab located in Malibu, California. Alo House Recovery Centers Selfridge Drive specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Frequently asked questions
Every facility on this page is a licensed or accredited provider pulled from our national treatment directory. We prioritize programs that hold accreditation from the Joint Commission or CARF, maintain current state licensure, and disclose the levels of care and payment types they accept.
Listings that verify their credentials, publish clear program information, and keep their details current appear more prominently.
We do not accept payment for higher placement in a way that overrides these quality signals, and a facility's presence here is not a clinical endorsement.
Rankings reflect the completeness and verifiability of each listing, not marketing spend. We encourage you to confirm licensing, ask about staff credentials, and verify insurance coverage directly with any program before making a decision.
Malibu is an affluent coastal city in northwestern Los Angeles County, stretched along 21 miles of Pacific coastline about 30 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. Its 36 listed treatment facilities are unusual for a city of roughly 10,600 residents, and they reflect Malibu's long-standing role as a national destination for residential addiction care rather than local demand.
Since Passages Malibu opened in 2001, the canyons and beachfront estates above Pacific Coast Highway have filled with residential programs that draw clients from across the country.
The clinical picture here skews heavily toward residential and inpatient care. Of the 36 facilities, 32 offer inpatient rehab, 23 provide medical detox, and 33 treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use. Standard outpatient care is available at 27 programs, but intensive outpatient options are scarce, which fits a market built around out-of-town clients who relocate for the length of their stay.
California law caps residential substance use facilities in residential neighborhoods at six beds each, so Malibu's programs tend to be small, staff-intensive, and privacy-focused rather than large campuses.
Because Malibu sits inside Los Angeles County, residents and families also have access to the county's public treatment system regardless of what the destination programs charge. The county's Bureau of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control, known as SAPC, coordinates addiction treatment options across a network of contracted community providers and runs a 24-hour helpline that connects callers to a screening and a referral.
Fentanyl and methamphetamine have driven most of the county's recent overdose burden, though 2024 brought the steepest single-year decline in overdose deaths in county history.
There is no single sticker price for rehab in Malibu, and the range here is wider than almost anywhere else in the country. The city's destination programs cater to clients paying largely out of pocket, with some luxury residential room rates reported around $20,000 per month before insurance, and the most exclusive estates charging well beyond that.
California state averages are a more useful anchor for what most levels of care cost when paid without insurance, and Malibu's figures generally sit at or above those averages given the area's high cost of living and premium residential model.
Your actual out-of-pocket cost depends far more on your insurance plan and chosen level of care than on any published average. Most California-regulated health plans cover at least 30 days of medically necessary inpatient care and unlimited medically necessary outpatient visits for substance use disorders.
Verifying your benefits with a program's admissions team and asking specifically what is included versus billed as an add-on is the most reliable way to estimate what you will pay. For help understanding what your plan covers, see our guide to using insurance for rehab.
All 36 Malibu facilities accept some form of payment beyond cash, though the mix here leans private. Thirty-five accept self-payment and 35 accept private health insurance, while public coverage is thin. None of the listed Malibu programs report accepting Medicaid or Medicare directly.
That does not mean public coverage is unavailable to you as a Los Angeles County resident. It means the county's Medi-Cal treatment network operates largely through providers elsewhere in the county rather than through Malibu's destination programs.
Understanding how each payment path applies to Malibu specifically can save time. The sections below break down the main options.
None of the Malibu programs in our directory report accepting Medicare directly. Medicare does cover medically necessary substance use treatment, including inpatient care, outpatient services, and medication-assisted treatment, but Malibu's private-pay residential model sits outside most Medicare networks. Older adults on Medicare will generally find in-network options elsewhere in Los Angeles County, so it is worth confirming a program's network status before you enroll.
Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program, and in Los Angeles County it pays for substance use services through the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System administered by SAPC. Covered services include withdrawal management, residential treatment, intensive and standard outpatient care, opioid treatment programs, and recovery services delivered by contracted providers.
Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, including methadone and buprenorphine, is covered when medically necessary. No Malibu listing accepts Medi-Cal directly, so eligible residents should request a screening and referral through the county Substance Abuse Service Helpline at 1-844-804-7500 to be matched with a participating program.
One Malibu facility accepts TRICARE, and veterans have an additional public option through the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, which includes the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center and outpatient substance use clinics across the region. Coverage and eligibility vary by plan and service history. Our rehab resources for veterans and military can help you understand what is available before you contact a program.
Private insurance and self-payment are the backbone of Malibu's treatment market. Because so many programs are out-of-network boutique residential facilities, out-of-pocket exposure can be significant even for insured clients. Ask each admissions team whether they are in-network with your plan, request a written estimate, and confirm which services are bundled into the daily or monthly rate.
Two Malibu programs offer sliding-scale fees and two offer financing, which can ease the burden for clients who do not qualify for public coverage but cannot pay the full private rate up front. These options are limited in Malibu specifically, so it is worth comparing against lower-cost programs elsewhere in the county.
No Malibu listing offers fully free treatment, but free and low-cost care is available to Los Angeles County residents through SAPC-contracted providers and, in some cases, through rehab scholarships funded by opioid settlement dollars, nonprofits, and faith-based grants. The county's harm reduction hubs also provide free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and overdose response training with no proof of income or identification required.
Malibu's treatment options run heavily toward the residential end of the continuum, including 23 medical detox programs, 32 inpatient rehabs, 8 partial hospitalization programs, and 27 standard outpatient clinics, with 33 programs equipped to treat co-occurring mental health conditions.
There are no intensive outpatient programs listed, which is consistent with a market oriented toward clients who relocate for treatment rather than commuting from home.
Medical detox is the supervised first step for people with significant physical dependence on alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines, managing withdrawal safely before ongoing treatment begins. In Malibu, detox is almost always paired with a residential stay at the same facility.
Inpatient and residential treatment is Malibu's defining level of care. Clients live on site, often in small six-bed homes, with structured therapy, medical oversight, and a high staff-to-client ratio. Stays commonly run 30, 60, or 90 days.
Partial hospitalization offers a step down from residential care, with several hours of structured treatment most days while the client lives in nearby housing. It is a common bridge as clients transition out of a full residential stay.
Outpatient rehab involves fewer weekly hours and lets clients maintain outside responsibilities. In Malibu, these programs frequently serve as continuing care after a residential stay rather than as a stand-alone entry point.
With 33 programs treating co-occurring conditions, most Malibu facilities can address co-occurring depression, anxiety, and trauma alongside substance use, an important factor for anyone whose substance use is entangled with a mental health condition.
Eight sober living homes provide structured, substance-free housing for people continuing their recovery after formal treatment. Planning for rehab aftercare before discharge is one of the strongest predictors of sustained recovery.
Malibu's facilities offer a broad set of specialized tracks. Program availability is unusually deep for gender-specific and young adult care, and most programs treat both alcohol and opioid use disorders. The counts below reflect programs that specifically identify each specialty.
Thirty-four Malibu programs offer dedicated women's and men's tracks, giving clients the option of gender-specific therapy and living environments. Thirty-three treat opioid use disorder and 34 treat alcohol use disorder, the two most common reasons people enter treatment in Los Angeles County.
Five programs offer LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care, and three provide dedicated tracks for veterans and service members. A further five programs tailor care for older adults, whose treatment needs often intersect with chronic pain and prescription medication management.
Malibu's private programs are among the most expensive in the country, but Los Angeles County operates a large public and nonprofit safety net that any resident can use, no matter where in the county they live.
The resources below connect people to free crisis support, county-coordinated treatment, harm reduction supplies, and veterans care. For immediate crisis support, start with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Our crisis support resources explain what to expect when you call.
Malibu does not publish city-level substance use data, so the figures below reflect Los Angeles County, which the city is part of. The most significant recent development is a sharp reversal in the overdose trend.
After nearly a decade of increases, drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths fell 22% in 2024, the largest single-year drop in county history, driven mainly by declines in fentanyl-related deaths.
County officials attribute much of the decline to the wide availability of naloxone and to major increases in prevention, treatment, and harm reduction funding since 2017. The gains have not been shared equally.
Black residents continue to have the highest overdose death rate in the county, even as raw numbers fell across every group. For national context on how these trends compare, see our overview of national substance use statistics.
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Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN
Gayle Morris BSN, MSN, practiced as a pediatric nurse and nurse practitioner for over 20 years before hanging up her stethoscope and picking up a pen. She has been a freelance writer in health, wellness, fitness, and mental health for…
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