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.

Emotional Sobriety is an Important Part of Recovery

Recovery, Sober Living, Substance Use /

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

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs /
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? 

Depression, Mental Health, therapy /

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

Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, 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

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Rehabilitation /
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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Healthy Foods That Can Help With Addiction Recovery

Holistic Treatment, Recovery, Rehabilitation /
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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