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.

The Signs of an Anxiety Attack to Watch for Addiction Prevention

Having anxiety can feel like a prison that prevents people from experiencing all the joys life has to offer. While everyone gets anxious occasionally, a person with an anxiety disorder is profoundly impacted by feelings of anxiousness that pervade many aspects of their life. Drugs like benzodiazepines can provide immediate relief of the symptoms of […]

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Mindfulness vs. Meditation

Presently, people are dealing with record-high levels of stress. In fact, Newsweek reported that 8.3 million Americans suffer from severe emotional distress. People have used drugs and alcohol to relieve stress for centuries, but Too many individuals cope with fear by drinking alcohol or using drugs. However, there are several calming techniques that are much

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The Holistic Therapy Definition You Should Know

Holism is a psychological approach emphasizing the importance of considering a person as a whole rather than a combination of individual characteristics, habits, beliefs, and chemicals. A holistic approach at a holistic rehab center considers behavior to be a contextual and integrated experience rather than a simple combination of biology and environment. What Is a

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Emotional Sobriety is an Important Part of Recovery

A cornerstone of addiction recovery and substance use treatment involves the concept of emotional sobriety. Being emotionally sober means facing life’s obstacles without escaping into familiar but unhealthy emotional spirals that have a history of preventing growth and self-actualization in your life. It doesn’t mean limiting your emotions or preventing yourself from feeling them; it means

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Risks of taking Vicodin after a tooth extraction

Vicodin and Teeth Extractions: The Real Risks You Need to Know

Each year, dental surgery professionals remove an estimated 10 million wisdom teeth, also known as third molars. Unlike other teeth in the mouth, wisdom teeth are deep-rooted. Removal may cause a few days of intense pain. Because Vicodin and teeth extractions of this nature are very common, many patients find themselves faced with either taking prescribed

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Do You Struggle with Mental Health During the Winter? 

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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Do I Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Mental Health and Substance Use

Chemical dependence and mental health concerns are interwoven. Sometimes medications that relieve symptoms of a mental health issue affect cognition, motivation, and functionality. Crestview’s treatment program for people with co-occurring disorders offers hope, adventure, and the chance to start fresh. Whether you developed a mental health concern before or after you become chemically dependent, the

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Common Co-Occurring Disorders at a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Near Longview WA

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, approximately 50% of people who have severe mental health disorders also have drug addiction issues. In addition, 37% of people who abuse alcohol and 53% of people with drug addiction problems have at least one mental health disorder. These statistics lead to the need for dual diagnosis

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