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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Sexual Health in Recovery

Addiction is a vast and complex condition. Becoming dependant on addictive drugs causes people to lose their sex drive and rely only on drugs for a dopamine release. Using harmful amounts of psychoactive chemicals causes the brain to release a powerful and overwhelming rush of pleasurable neurotransmitters that are responsible for the positive effects of

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What Is Dance Therapy?

Dance therapy provides an avenue for expression that serves as an emotional outlet, physical activity, and creative art form. Dance allows people to communicate feelings without words, and there is tremendous healing power in this kind of expression. Exposure to dance movement therapy can allow a person to achieve cognitive, physical, social, and emotional empowerment. This

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List of Psychological Disorders that Co-Occur with Addiction

A mental health disorder is one of the many factors that can contribute to the development of an addiction. At the same time, addiction can worsen or initiate certain mental health issues. This list of psychological disorders highlights some of the most common concerns that co-occur with addiction. Dual diagnosis treatment can address both issues

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Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers in Oregon

What happens when the chemicals that allow relief from symptoms of mental health concerns cause impairments that prevent people from functioning? People with mental health issues are especially vulnerable to developing unhealthy chemical dependencies. Drug interactions are complicated. And it’s hard to know who to trust. At Crestview, we view medication management as an essential part of

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Music Therapy Facts

Reconnecting with music is a vital component of addiction recovery. There are different types of therapies with proven results in helping people during drug and alcohol rehabilitation. With various options from which to choose, music therapy facts seem baffling. Studies show that this form of treatment provides many positive results. A person can experience significant emotional,

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What Are the Most Common Signs of Depression?

Depression is a mental health concern that can spread without warning and cause real suffering in a person’s life. Overcoming these issues takes a lot of personal concentration. To do this, you must understand the signs of depression. The following guide will help you understand whether you are suffering from depression, whether this disease has

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