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 Alcohol Addiction Can Impact Your Family

Alcoholism tears families apart. People in households with active alcoholics are more likely to suffer from depression and other mental health issues. Alcoholism causes people to treat others — even people they love — in ways they'd never dream of. Attending a Portland rehab center can help people get the assistance they need in order [...]

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Adderall Abuse Among College Students: What You Should Know

Adderall abuse in college students is widespread and can be found on nearly every college campus across the country. It’s a stimulant that students use to increase their attention span and gives them a boost of energy for several hours. As such, it’s a highly addictive substance and can lead to abusing harder drugs, such

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Substance Use Group Therapy Activities Can Help You Succeed

Getting help for substance use is very valuable. One of the ways to get good advice is through interaction with others who are facing the same issues. Substance use group therapy activities can be an essential part of that interaction. While experts recommend individual therapy, many people who are facing substance use issues enjoy their

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What Part of the Brain Does Schizophrenia Affect?

Schizophrenia is a profound and complex brain condition that affects how people relate to the world around them. Symptoms of schizophrenia include delusions, disorganized speech, hallucinations, trouble thinking, and extreme lack of motivation. This mental health condition affects the structure and functioning of a few essential systems in the brain. These include the prefrontal and

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What is Purple Drank?

In the early 2000s, purple drank gained widespread popularity in the United States, particularly among hip-hop and rap communities. This was due to its frequent mentions in popular music as well as high-profile celebrity endorsements. In addition, a number of media reports ran stories about celebrities’ use of the drink, giving it more attention and

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The Core Values of Addiction Recovery

Addiction is lonely, desolate, and dangerous when left untreated. People who depend on dangerous drugs can sometimes avoid an overdose, but the effects of certain drugs will eventually take their toll in the long run. No matter how far you’ve fallen, we want you to know that there is hope. Addiction treatment programs at Crestview

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Overcoming Labels in Addiction Recovery

When you are facing addiction, or you know someone who is, you often realize that there are a lot of labels that get placed on people who struggle with addiction. Fortunately, it is possible to overcome labels in recovery and the way they can make you feel. What you need is a beautiful place to

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