Author name: Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH is an experienced leader in the field of Substance Use Disorder treatment. He works with patients suffering from Substance Use Disorder to evaluate their medication needs and prescribe treatments accordingly. In addition, he regularly participates in all-staff debriefing sessions involving peers, nurses, and other prescribers. He also reviews and advises on policies, procedures, and techniques for treating substance use disorder.

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Can Weed Be Laced with Fentanyl?

Have you ever wondered if the weed you just bought could be laced with fentanyl? You’ve probably heard horror stories of people overdosing after smoking weed that was laced with the deadly opioid. Fentanyl is an extremely potent painkiller that is 50-100 times more powerful than morphine. When it’s added to marijuana, it can have devastating and even lethal consequences.

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What Are the First Signs of Kidney Damage From Alcohol?

The major function of the kidneys is to remove waste and extra fluid from the body. The kidneys help regulate and maintain the balance of chemicals in the body. When alcohol is in your system, these functions may become impaired, leading to health issues. Long-term use of alcohol can even lead to kidney failure.

Drinking alcohol takes a toll on your body and may lead to unwanted health consequences. If you or a loved one is having trouble controlling their drinking habits, consider professional treatment options, such as the addiction recovery programs at Crestview Recovery.

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What is Step 2 in AA?

The second step of the 12 Steps in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is, “We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Believing in a higher power is a a core principle of our 12 step rehab recovery program in Oregon. Crestview Recovery teaches residents the 12 steps to overcome addiction to substances, although the 12 steps is traditionally meant for alcohol abuse.

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What Is Alcohol Nose?

Alcohol nose is a condition that disfigures and discolors the nose. Medically, this is referred to as Rhinophyma, but people also call this condition “alcoholic nose”, “whiskey nose”, and “gin blossom nose”. It’s a common reaction some people experience when they drink alcohol. Alcohol nose causes a person’s face, especially the cheeks and nose, to become red and sometimes even swollen.

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What is an EtG Alcohol Test?

An EtG (ethyl glucuronide) alcohol test is an alcohol screening method that checks whether a person has consumed alcoholic beverages within the few days leading up to the test. EtG tests are mainly used to document abstinence from alcohol, particularly in rehab programs and probation programs.

Learn the where’s and hows of EtG testing, its accuracy and its uses, how you can prepare for the test to ensure the most accurate results, and how Crestview can help you or your loved one along the road to recovery. Our alcohol rehab in Portland, Oregon, can help you recover from alcohol addiction and stay sober.

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What are the 3 P’s of Recovery?

There are many important aspects of recovery; these may include different kinds of therapy, medication, or group exercises. The most important aspects, however, are a smidge deeper than the many facets of treatment. These three attributes are perhaps the three things that separate successful recovery from an increased chance of relapse.

At Crestview Recovery, we incorporate the three p’s of recovery into all of our addiction treatment programs in Portland, Oregon. Our team provides quality, individualized treatment to adults 18 and older. Our programs emphasize learning skills to support long-term recovery, including qualities like the three p’s.

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Understanding How Addiction and Relationships Interconnect

It’s commonly assumed that battling addiction is a personal problem. This is false. Addiction and substance use can be devastating to relationships with family, friends, and other loved ones. The strain put upon the family of an addict can give rise to feelings of fear, suspicion, and mistrust. This can lead to broken marriages, shattered

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