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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What to Look for in a Drug Rehab Program

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Drug addiction is a serious mental health illness that requires a unique approach to successfully treat the addiction and its underlying causes. An accredited drug rehab program uses evidence-based therapy techniques and medication to minimize withdrawal symptoms. In fact, drug rehab programs are the safest way to get through the painful and sometimes deadly withdrawal

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How Long Is Inpatient Drug Rehab?

Drug Addiction, Inpatient Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Substance Use /
Deciding to reach out for alcohol or drug addiction treatment is one of the best steps toward a healthier life. For many individuals, the right starting point is in a residential drug treatment program. This type of rehab program is designed to provide clients with a safe space to work on healing physically, mentally, and

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Equine Therapy and the Benefits To Addiction Recovery

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Dual Diagnosis, Holistic Treatment, Mental Health, Rehabilitation /
*This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice or services. Please note that Crestview Recovery does not offer equine therapy as part of our treatment programs.* Come to an excellent holistic rehab in Portland, OR where you can dedicate your time to getting well and putting

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The Effect of Alcohol Abuse on Children of Alcoholics

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Information, Mental Health, Recovery /
Alcohol abuse is a serious issue affecting thousands of people in the Pacific Northwest. At Crestview Recovery, we offer both women’s and men’s alcohol rehab so people get the help they need. Yet even while parents are seeking recovery, their children may continue to suffer. Close to 1-in-5 adults today grew up with alcoholic parents. Many

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What is an Addiction Specialist and How Do They Help You?

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction /
Over the years, you may have fallen into a steady pattern of addiction and drug use. Maybe you are not sure how to regain your long-lost sobriety. This problem is one that affects millions of people around the world and can be very tough to manage. Thankfully, an addiction specialist can help you out in

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What is Holistic Healing for Addiction?

Addiction, Holistic Treatment, Rehabilitation /
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a complex disease. It doesn’t just impact the body in the form of cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It also affects you mentally, emotionally and spiritually. There are many forms of treatment that successfully help people with substance use disorders to recover and live a full, healthy life. One of

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why going to rehab during the holidays helps

Why Go to Rehab During the Holidays?

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Substance Use /
The holidays are often considered to be a joyous time. Family and friends get together and celebrate, enjoy each other's company, and create new memories. But for a person struggling with substance use disorder, holidays can be difficult–especially if the celebrations allow drinking. If destructive patterns of drug or alcohol use are preventing you from

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Common Pitfalls in Recovery and How to Avoid Them

Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Relapse Prevention /
One of the things that you will learn in alcohol addiction rehab is that the road ahead of you is going to be complex, tough, and full of pitfalls. There will be obstacles to overcome, including high-stress situations, people who will not help you, and internal struggles. When you know what these common pitfalls in

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