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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Early Signs You Need To Seek Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Substance Use /
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

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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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Etizolam vs. Xanax

Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs /
Presently, anxiety disorder is one of the most widespread mental illnesses. In fact, the ADAA estimates that 18 percent of our population suffers from anxiety and needs anxiety treatment. Therefore, nearly 40 million Americans worry excessively about life stresses. Fortunately, several kinds of anxiety medications can be prescribed to improve well-being. For example, two such

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Is Meth Physically Addictive?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Substance Use /
Is meth physically addictive? When it comes to the most habit-forming substances, methamphetamine is near the top of the list. The highly addictive narcotic results in many devastating effects on physical and emotional health, even after just short-term use. The majority of people who develop a meth dependence will require high-quality addiction treatment programs to

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Modafinil and Alcohol: Risks and Effects Explained

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs /
People with certain sleep disorders may find that taking Modafinil is helpful for their condition. However, mixing modafinil and alcohol may cause a range of serious interactions. Some people may develop an increased tolerance for alcohol. Others may experience blackouts. If you are struggling with problems due to mixing Modafinil and alcohol, contact our Modafinil

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Top 5 Most Drug-Infested Cities in the U.S.

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Drugs don't just impact specific populations or certain cities. Fentanyl, cocaine, meth, oxycodone, and heroin cause significant issues around the country. However, in the cities with worst drug problems, such as America's five most drug-infested cities, there is an acute need for more drug education, awareness, and addiction treatment programs. If you feel like you

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