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.

Benefits of Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Portland

Do you struggle to control how often and how much you drink? Do you regularly engage in binge drinking? Millions of Americans suffer from some type of alcohol use disorder (AUD). Any problem with alcohol is serious, but professional rehab treatment can help. Seek early intervention from a Portland alcohol addiction treatment center before your

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How Can a Substance Use Counselor Help You?

Substance use counselors specialize in helping people with addictions to drugs and alcohol. They provide support and guidance to their clients, as well as treatment plans and therapy sessions. Many substance use counselors have backgrounds in psychology, which gives them the knowledge and skills necessary to help people with addiction problems. If you’re looking for

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Benefits of Meditation for People in Addiction Recovery

During rehab and beyond, there are dozens of treatment methods that can aid in recovery. One of methods that people don’t utilize enough, but is often incredibly effective, is meditation. Explore some benefits of meditation for addiction recovery. Meditation is the practice of focusing one’s mind on a particular object, subject, or activity. It can

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Why Drinking and Driving is Dangerous

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. Even a small amount can impair judgment and coordination. Larger amounts can make it dangerous to get behind the wheel of a car. The more you drink before driving, the more likely you are to cause a fatal accident. The consequences of drinking and driving can’t be overstated.

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Why We Provide a Gym Membership at Crestview Recovery

A person’s addiction to drugs or alcohol leads to neglect of one’s social and professional life as well as their health. At Crestview Recovery, we offer our clients a gym membership. Why? Because focusing on physical health is a crucial part of a person’s recovery from addiction. Becoming healthy helps in a variety of different

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How to Detox from Alcohol

Some people struggling with alcoholism are curious as to how to detox from alcohol. Many of them don’t understand that it takes the help of medical professionals. Trying to self-detox can be very dangerous because of how the substance affects your vital organs. Many years ago, society believed those who attempted detox without medical assistance

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The Steps of Heroin Addiction Treatment

There are multiple steps involved in heroin addiction treatment. Those addicted to heroin can choose between partial hospitalization and outpatient treatment settings for the first step. Knowing what's involved in each of these steps can help individuals struggling with addiction prepare for rehab. Partial hospitalization is recommended for those addicted to heroin who have only

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