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.

Woman sitting on a bed, experiencing Ambien withdrawal symptoms

Ambien Withdrawal Symptoms

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Mental Health, Substance Use /
Over the past couple of decades, prescription medications have grown quite a reputation for their tendency to be addictive. As with addictions to alcohol, smoking or other drugs, nobody intends to develop an addiction to them; unlike these things, prescriptions are usually forced by a circumstance that renders not taking the medication a worse situation

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How Long Do Adderall Withdrawal Symptoms Last?

Adderall Addiction Treatment, Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Mental Health /
One of the main reasons why people don't seek rehab for Adderall addiction is because they're afraid of withdrawal. Fearing withdrawal is normal because of the discomfort that it causes. However, people can take comfort in the fact that withdrawal doesn't last forever. If that's the case, how long do Adderall withdrawal symptoms last? And

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Vyvanse vs Adderall: Understanding the Differences and Risks

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health disorder that affects roughly 4.4% of American adults each year. ADHD can also affect children. Although ADHD is prevalent, about 20% of people who have ADHD seek treatment. Worse yet, more than 10% of adults with ADHD have severe cases. Symptoms of ADHD, like other

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The Long-Term Effects of Adderall

Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Substance Use /
Adderall is a type of amphetamine that is common throughout the U.S. When used as directed, it can provide relief from ADHD. However, using Adderall in high doses or in combination with other drugs can have harrowing effects. A growing number of people are concerned about the long-term effects of Adderall and how they impact

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What is EMDR Therapy?

Addiction Therapy, Recovery, Rehabilitation, therapy /
EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. It's an integrative form of psychotherapy. This therapy helps people who are dealing with intrusive memories. Frequently, these individuals try to repress the memories of certain events, which won't work. To dull the feelings and thoughts, someone might try to achieve a high. Some individuals choose mind-altering

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Hiking Therapy at Crestview Recovery

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, therapy, Wilderness Therapy /
Hiking in nature is a very therapeutic activity that relieves stress and increases happiness. Also, it's a great form of exercise. Addiction centers are beginning to offer more holistic treatment options for mental health therapy. Options can include art or music therapy, animal therapy, and hiking therapy for addiction recovery. Exercise causes the release of

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How Long Does Codeine Stay In Your Urine?

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Codeine is prescribed to treat mild to moderate pain relief. Knowing how long codeine stays in your urine is helpful information. This opiate medication works well when taken as prescribed but comes with risks. When misused, codeine's side effects include possible overdose if too much remains in your system for too long. Seek help from

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