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.

Man in individual therapy learning proper money management in recovery

Proper Money Management in Recovery  

Addiction, Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Sober Living /
If you are recovering from alcohol or substance use, you are recovering from an excessive lifestyle. You used substances or alcohol excessively. Money is usually an important factor in how excessive your use was. As a result, money management is a key part of your recovery treatment program. However, like most areas of your treatment

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Therapist Helping a Child of an Alcoholic

The Effect of Alcohol Abuse on Children of Alcoholics

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Information, Mental Health, Recovery /
Alcohol abuse is a serious issue affecting thousands of people in the Pacific Northwest. At Crestview Recovery, we offer both women’s and men’s alcohol rehab so people get the help they need. Yet even while parents are seeking recovery, their children may continue to suffer. Close to 1-in-5 adults today grew up with alcoholic parents. Many

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What is an Addiction Specialist and How Do They Help You?

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction /
Over the years, you may have fallen into a steady pattern of addiction and drug use. Maybe you are not sure how to regain your long-lost sobriety. This problem is one that affects millions of people around the world and can be very tough to manage. Thankfully, an addiction specialist can help you out in

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why going to rehab during the holidays helps

Why Go to Rehab During the Holidays?

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Substance Use /
The holidays are often considered to be a joyous time. Family and friends get together and celebrate, enjoy each other's company, and create new memories. But for a person struggling with substance use disorder, holidays can be difficult–especially if the celebrations allow drinking. If destructive patterns of drug or alcohol use are preventing you from

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Common Pitfalls in Recovery and How to Avoid Them

Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Relapse Prevention /
One of the things that you will learn in alcohol addiction rehab is that the road ahead of you is going to be complex, tough, and full of pitfalls. There will be obstacles to overcome, including high-stress situations, people who will not help you, and internal struggles. When you know what these common pitfalls in

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Group session participating in biofeedback therapy

What is Biofeedback Therapy?

Drug Addiction, Holistic Treatment, Rehabilitation /
Thanks to advancements in technology and a higher understanding of substance use and addiction, multiple programs can treat addiction. One example is a biofeedback therapy program. However, what is biofeedback therapy, and how does it help? The name alone is enough to cause confusion. What Is Biofeedback Therapy Recovery? A lot goes into understanding biofeedback

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Individual receiving Adderall addiction treatment and recovery support

What to Know About Adderall Addiction Treatment

Adderall Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment Programs, Substance Use /
People abuse both illegal and prescription drugs all the time, including Adderall. On college campuses across the nation, Adderall addiction is on the rise. Below are a few things that people need to know about Adderall addiction rehab, substance use treatment, and the drug itself. What Is Adderall? Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant

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group therapy sessions discussing adhd medication

The Importance of Health Habits in Recovery

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery /

Drug addiction recovery is a difficult process that requires you to focus heavily on yourself and change adverse behaviors into positive ones. As a result, you need to understand the healthy habits in recovery that are necessary for your overall treatment success. By fully understanding all of these care options, it is possible to become a

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