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 to Cope with Loneliness in Mental Health Treatment

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

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

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 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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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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