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.

Man talking with a therapist about difference between opioid and narcotics

The Connection Between OCD and Alcoholism

Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery /
When most people think of OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder, they think of an excessively clean environment, someone who counts their steps, or people who can't stop washings their hands. While these can all be symptoms of OCD, the disorder is far more complicated than quirky behaviors. OCD is an anxiety disorder and many people who suffer

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How Can Meditation Help with Anxiety?

Anxiety, Depression, Holistic Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment /
Meditation for anxiety offers men and women a natural way to stop panicky feelings and racing thoughts that are common with anxiety. It has proven to be effective in reducing many anxiety symptoms and can be used in tense situations to focus your thoughts and complete the task at hand. Meditation therapy is just one

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What are the Signs of a Dissociative Disorder?

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, therapy /
Dissociative disorder is a rare mental health disorder that causes a person to feel disconnected from themselves and reality. Moreover, it affects nearly five million men and women across the country each year and is treatable through behavioral therapy and medication. Recognizing the signs of dissociative disorder is important to get a friend or loved

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What to Know About Benzo Withdrawal

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Substance Use /
Commonly known as tranquilizers, benzodiazepines affect the central nervous system in order to reduce anxiety and create feelings of intense relaxation. Doctors prescribe benzodiazepines in extremely large numbers, and they rank among the most commonly used drugs in the U.S. The most recognizable benzodiazepine brand names include Ativan, Halcion, Librium, Valium, and Xanax. Benzodiazepines can

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The Dangers of Codependency

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Substance Use /
A codependent relationship involves two people who rely on each other in unhealthy ways that limit the potential for growth in each individual. Codependency is often mistaken for love, acceptance, selflessness, and loyalty. However, it is born out of guilt, loneliness, fear, pain, and weakness. Getting a hotel room for an addicted individual because you

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Identifying Signs of Codependency In Your Relationship

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Recovery, Rehabilitation /

If you’re looking for ways to improve your mental health, then it’s important for you to think about forming healthy relationships. It’s crucial to have emotional support from family members and friends. Unfortunately, not every relationship is a healthy one. Unhealthy relationships may get in the way of your recovery process. Therefore, you need to

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