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.

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Heroin Withdrawal Timeline

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Detox, Drug Addiction, heroin addiction, Substance Use /

The heroin withdrawal timeline describes how long it takes for the drug to leave the body and withdrawal symptoms to subside. While detox and withdrawal can take place at an addiction treatment center, some people try to self-detox at home. This is a dangerous practice that may cause relapse, overdose, and fatality. To avoid the […]

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What to Do If OCD Is Making it Hard to Live Your Life

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health /
Living with OCD can be incredibly overwhelming. Moreover, it can be hard for loved ones to understand how OCD affects someone. If you or someone you love is worried OCD is ruining your life, there are now OCD treatment programs to help recognize triggers and treat OCD with evidence-based and holistic therapies. If you or

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3 of the Most Commonly Abused Painkillers

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs /
Finding an effective pain medication is imperative after recovery from surgery, a car accident, or for those living with chronic pain. Some of the commonly abused painkillers on the market today can treat pain successfully. However, this is only true when following the prescription and not taking it with other drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, most

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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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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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Young woman contemplating the long-term effects of anorexia

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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How Does a PHP Work?

Addiction Treatment Programs, Outpatient Addiction Treatment, PHP /
A partial hospitalization program is a type of treatment program that helps individuals through the complexities of addiction recovery. How does PHP work? It helps clients with the transition from recovery back into their everyday lives and greatly reduces the risk of relapse. PHP is essential for those with a serious addiction that requires several

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