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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Meth Rehab Center in Portland, Oregon

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Meth Addiction Treatment /
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a highly addictive illegal stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It can also cause a serious addiction after a few uses. The Portland area is currently seeing an increase in the number of overdose deaths due to meth. Sadly, nearly half of the overdose deaths involve more than one substance. [...]

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5 Common Causes of Childhood Trauma

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, therapy /
Childhood trauma can have lingering effects that are felt long into adulthood and seriously impact people’s mental health. It can cause depression and anxiety and negatively impact work and personal relationships. There are multiple causes of childhood trauma that can impact children now and in the future. Starting treatment for childhood trauma today is essential

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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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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic and How to Protect Your Loved Ones

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Opioid Addiction Rehab /

Opioids are a natural pain reliever derived from the poppy plant, Papaver somniferum, and are used to treat intense pain caused by a number of issues. The opioid epidemic began in the early 1990s when doctors began prescribing opioids for pain without fully understanding their addictive capabilities and potential for abuse. Today, drug-related deaths caused

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Signs You are Dealing With a High-Functioning Addict

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction /
Signs of a high-functioning addict can be hard to spot when you aren't sure what to look for. Drug treatment programs provide successful treatment to those who are actively addicted to substances but good at hiding their addiction. It's not easy to function as an addict, but some people are very good at hiding what they

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Facts About Prescription Drugs

Addiction Therapy, Drug Addiction, Infographic, Prescription Drugs /

Prescription drugs are some of the most dangerous substances in the United States. Despite coming at the recommendations of medical professionals, these substances often have high abuse and addiction potentials. In fact, there are more people struggling with prescription drug abuse than there are users of meth, cocaine, and heroin combined. These facts about prescription

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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 To Help You Stay On Track During Addiction Treatment

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Substance Use /
Addiction treatment programs are challenging, but they have many benefits that come from the hard work you will put into it. This is not a process that you have to go through on your own. Addiction treatment help is available to you from a range of professionals and, in some cases, family. With a few

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