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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How Addiction Medicine Works

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Medication-assisted therapy /

Drug addiction is not something that people can just stop on their own without professional help. Since addiction is a disease, they require help when dealing with and recovering from it. For some people, addiction treatment is enough to put them on the road to recovery. Others require addiction medicines to help them get well. […]

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How Certain Activities Can Help with Addiction 

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Holistic Treatment, Relapse Prevention /
What is going to help you to keep up with life around you while maintaining your sobriety? What activities for addiction recovery are helpful? For those who are thinking about leaving rehab and starting on the journey of recovery, it’s hard to realize you have to do all of the work in the real world

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How to Cope with Loneliness in Mental Health Treatment

Depression, Mental Health, therapy /

After you go through recovery, you may have to distance yourself from former friends who still use alcohol and drugs. Coping with loneliness could leave you feeling depressed. Addressing these feelings with positive changes can help you make new connections and avoid a relapse. At our mental health treatment center in Oregon, Crestview Recovery uses

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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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Drug and Alcohol Dependence

Addiction, Addiction Treatment Programs, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction /
Why is it that some people can drink or use drugs socially while others develop addictions? If you or someone you love is experiencing drug and alcohol dependence, you’re probably asking yourself this very question. Fortunately, the answers might help you to understand addiction and give you insights into how to free yourself from this

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5 Key Steps in an Addiction Treatment Plan

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment Programs /
Addiction is a disease. Like any disease, the only way to fight it is with a medical treatment plan and the support and resources of medical professionals. While all patients are unique, an example of a treatment plan at Crestview Recovery can help explain the typical process of recovery from addiction. Need to know more

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