Author name: Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

In years past, alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder, was sometimes considered to be a moral defect, a choice or a character flaw. Today, an increasing number of people are asking the question, “Is alcoholism a disease?” More and more, research suggests that the answer to that question is a resounding yes. Alcohol treatment at the […]

Deciding to stop using drugs is a significant and courageous choice. However, quitting cold turkey can actually be more harmful in some cases. Learning how to stop using drugs the safe way is the first step in recovery. At the Blaine drug rehab center in Oregon, stopping drug use safely starts with medical detox. Pain

Now that you’re on the right track for recovery from drugs, you don’t want anything to get in your way. While it’s admirable any time someone completes a rehab program and quits doing a substance, there is still the chance of relapsing. Many people do relapse initially before they go on to a complete recovery.

Fear of the unknown keeps many people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction from seeking drug and alcohol treatment in Oregon. How can they be sure that a rehab facility will work for them? What happens day to day during an inpatient stay? What can be done to make the process more effective? These are

Crestview Recovery is a full-service substance use treatment center in Portland, Oregon, and serves clients from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Our inpatient and outpatient programs help you break the cycle of addiction. “What is relapse prevention?” is one of the many questions we answer and give you the tools to explore. What Is Relapse

Am I Addicted to Alcohol? If you find yourself wondering, “Am I addicted to alcohol?”, then you’re already on the right track. Self-assessment through a series of five important questions can help you get to the heart of whether you’re in need of further substance use treatment programs in Oregon to help you achieve sobriety.

For many people, experimenting with drugs or alcohol seem like a rite of passage. They mentally compare their usage to their peers and feel they are doing nothing more than being sociable. At what point is your drinking something more than a way to loosen up at a social event? When do you accept that