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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What is Dissociative Identity Disorder?

DID, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment /
What is dissociative identity disorder (DID)? It's a complex psychological disorder that is the result of severe early-age trauma or recurring emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. It affects 1% of the population, and symptoms can include loss of time, headaches, amnesia, and having an out-of-body experience. Episodes are triggered by a wide range of situations [...]

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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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