Author name: Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Dr. Cundiff is board-certified in Addiction Medicine and in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine. He earned his MD at the University of Pennsylvania and his MPH at Johns Hopkins, and serves on the American Medical Association's Council on Science and Public Health. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and a national mentor on buprenorphine treatment through the Providers Clinical Support System. At Crestview, he leads the medical team, oversees medication management, and advises on clinical policy and practice.

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What are the Long-Term Effects of Anorexia?

Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment /
Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder that affects more than 10 million men and women each year. It causes individuals to have an unhealthy body image and always see themselves as overweight, even when they are starving themselves. The long-term effects of anorexia can produce serious physical and psychological complications and death if

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How Does a PHP Work?

Addiction Treatment Programs, Outpatient Addiction Treatment, PHP /
A partial hospitalization program is a type of treatment program that helps individuals through the complexities of addiction recovery. How does PHP work? It helps clients with the transition from recovery back into their everyday lives and greatly reduces the risk of relapse. PHP is essential for those with a serious addiction that requires several

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Cough Syrup Abuse

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Long-term Drug Effects, Teen/Young Adult /
Your medicine cabinet may cause the death of a loved one in your home due to cough syrup abuse. It may surprise parents and caretakers to know that medicine cabinets filled with seemingly harmless OTC (over the counter) cough syrups, can be life-threatening. A substance use treatment center in Portland Oregon can help with cough

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5 Tips for Dating During Addiction Recovery

Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Sober Living /
Dating in addiction recovery can be very beneficial to the recovery experience, but it can also cause a major setback or relapse if the relationship causes additional stress. Addiction recovery is about focusing on your own needs, and a relationship can sometimes interfere with that process. There are ways that you can build a healthy

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Substance Use Group Therapy Activities Can Help You Succeed

Holistic Treatment, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Substance Use, therapy /

Getting help for substance use is very valuable. One of the ways to get good advice is through interaction with others who are facing the same issues. Substance use group therapy activities can be an essential part of that interaction. While experts recommend individual therapy, many people who are facing substance use issues enjoy their

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