Do You Struggle with Mental Health During the Winter?

Depression, Mental Health, therapy / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

For many people, winter is the perfect situation for developing anxiety and depression. The sun is not out as much. Isolation is more common. The coronavirus is still taking lives. This, coupled with addiction recovery, may make it hard for you to avoid relapse. Our mental health treatment center at Crestview Recovery in Portland can

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Acupuncture and Physical Therapy

Addiction Therapy, Anxiety, Holistic Treatment, therapy / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Alone or together, acupuncture and physical therapy give you balance in addiction rehab treatment. As you heal your mind and body from drug or alcohol abuse, these helpful services benefit you in many ways. Even if you have never received acupuncture before or do not believe you need any physical therapy, you can gain help

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How Talk Therapy Fits Into Addiction Treatment

Addiction Therapy, Recovery, Rehabilitation, therapy / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

When it comes to treating addiction, people have a lot of options. One such option is conversational or talk therapy. Many people have heard of this type of psychotherapy, but not everyone knows much about it. To make matters worse, a lot of what they do know is a myth. What Is Talk Therapy? Talk

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Healthy Foods That Can Help With Addiction Recovery

Holistic Treatment, Recovery, Rehabilitation / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Drug and alcohol addiction can deplete your body of vital nutrients. We know that eating fresh, healthy, nutritious food is an important part of a holistic addiction treatment environment. We use nutrition therapy to help alleviate nutritional deficiencies and to promote healthy lifestyle habits. Many people who attend one of our addiction treatment programs haven't

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Types of Mental Illness

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, therapy / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Mental illness is something that affects people everywhere. No age, race, religion, gender, or socioeconomic status is immune. While you can’t always tell which types of mental health disorders Portland, Oregon residents deal with most, it is helpful to learn about the types of mental illness and mental health treatments that exist. What Is Mental

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Experiential Therapy Activities

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Holistic Treatment, Mental Health, Rehabilitation / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Left untreated, mental health and substance use disorders worsen and can make it difficult, if not impossible, to live a normal life. Experiential therapy activities are common tools during treatment. Experiential therapy in Portland, Oregon, uses methods of expression, such as dancing, in order to help you share your thoughts and feelings. Mental Health Concerns

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Addiction and Your Physical Health

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Substance Use / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

As Covid-19 continues to impact the world, a growing number of addiction specialists are growing concerned. They know that a weak immune system caused by substance use can impact their clients' health and recovery. Even worse, it may leave them open to the dangers of this new pandemic. As a result, it is important to

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How a Telehealth Treatment Program Can Benefit You

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, Recovery, therapy / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Are you unable to leave home? Do you worry about the complications from COVID? Yet, at the same time, you know you still need to have access to drug and alcohol treatment. When you are in these situations, you may be unsure of what steps to take to reach recovery. Our telehealth treatment program may

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Individuals receiving dual diagnosis treatment near Spokane

5 Tips for Finding Dual Diagnosis Treatment Near Spokane

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Holistic Treatment / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

For those that are battling substance use issues and mental illness, dual diagnosis treatment in Spokane, Washington, offers comprehensive care. They offer specialized strategies, approaches, and programs that treat both conditions side by side. Overall, 7.9 million adults in the United States in 2014 had both a substance use disorder and a mental health diagnosis.

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How to Deal With Both Mental Health Disorders & Addiction

Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Recovery / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Addiction is often paired with mental health disorders. You may learn that you have one as you start working through addiction treatment. Yet, you may be unsure what steps to take to manage both conditions and find your way forward to living a healthy and happy life. Here's the good news. Our team at Crestview Recovery will

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