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.

Social Media and Anxiety: Breaking the Link

 Social media makes it easy to see other people who don’t appear to have consequences for their alcohol and drug use. However, getting control of your life is an extremely rewarding process.  Even though people can really enjoy social media, sometimes it can cause anxiety problems and encourage destructive behavior. These problems can come from […]

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How to Help Someone With PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder is impacting more Americans than ever. In fact, PTSD United says that 24.4 million adults are suffering right now. This serious mental illness makes daily life very difficult. Specifically, it causes scary flashbacks, dreams, and visions that leave people shaken. Over time, individuals with PTSD become increasingly depressed by haunting memories. Thus,

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PTSD and Dual Diagnosis: When You Need More Help

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that many people develop after experiencing a traumatic event that their brain is unable to process. People with PTSD often develop problematic responses when they experience an emotion that is similar to an emotion they struggled with during a traumatic event. Being unable to cope with particular emotions

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The Shocking Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Drug Abuse

Are bipolar disorder and drug addiction related? Whenever a person with a mental health concern is taking legal or illegal drugs, treatment centers like Crestview Recovery are available to provide assistance if their medication stops working or they become unable to manage their medication. We provide care for people with a primary mental health diagnosis,

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Early Signs You Need To Seek Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation

Most people experiment with drugs and alcohol at certain times in their lives. However, if using drugs has become a destructive force in your life, chemical dependency is probably preventing you from quitting. A drug rehab facility in Portland like Crestview Recovery will help you learn how to fight your addiction and move on to

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Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program Curriculum

As you work to recover from harmful chemical dependence, an intensive outpatient program allows people to live in sober living or in their own homes. At the same time, they attend outpatient addiction treatment during the day. At Crestview Recovery, our addiction treatment IOP can be an effective way to boost your recovery and connect

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