Author name: Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

What are psychoactive drugs? These types of drugs keeps popping up in news stories, but few people know which drugs fall into the psychoactive category. You may feel surprised that drugs you or someone you love use provide psychoactivity. What Are Psychoactive Drugs? Psychoactive drugs affect your central nervous system by altering your behavior and […]

Although many people believe that addiction is a choice, often it’s much more than that. Those who turn to drugs and alcohol are often trying to survive their own psyche. Trauma and addiction are things that often go together because trauma makes it difficult to function in life. The problem is that substances only offer

People who abuse cocaine use it to experience an intense, short-lived high. They might not know about all of the side effects that come with abusing the drug. It’s these cocaine side effects that can prove to be harmful. Some of the effects impact users right away, while others take some time to develop. About

You’ve been thinking about seeking help for a drug or alcohol problem. However, there are multiple drug and alcohol treatment centers in Oregon. Which one’s right for you? It’s important to know what you’re looking for in a drug rehab center and what every facility has to offer you before you commit. Understanding the Disease

What if there’s a drug that could reverse the effects of an opioid overdose? Such a drug might help the United States overcome the nationwide opioid crisis that it currently faces. Narcan is a drug that might help do just that. However, what is Narcan? What is Narcan? Narcan is a brand name of the

Drinking and driving is dangerous — there’s no denying that. However, drunk driving incidents often spike in the summer months. This increase happens for a few reasons. Teens and college students have more free time and holidays. Additionally, being able to spend more time outdoors tends to encourage drinking. Discover more about summer drinking and

There’s no denying that an opioid epidemic is happening in America right now. While there is plenty of awareness about opioid abuse, few people realize the serious dangers of prescription drugs. Find out how the overprescription of opioids connects to the growing opioid problem around the world. The Rising Overprescription of Opioids In 2012 alone,

There’s no question that a prescription drug epidemic exists in the US today. In fact, the top five most prescribed drugs for pain relief alone totaled over 198 million prescriptions in just one year. That’s enough prescriptions for over half the people in the US to get one each. Dive in and discover the opioid

We tend to think of the teenage years as a time of experimentation. Kids tend to try on various activities and identities. While testing limits and exploring different roles is definitely a necessary part of growing up, these can easily lead to dangerous pastimes, including teen substance use. As a parent, relative or friend, it’s

Ask five people to define addiction, and you might get five different answers. However, one of the beliefs that people commonly have is that addiction is a choice. In fact, medical professionals and scientists now know addiction for what it truly is: a disease with concrete symptoms that treatment can help with. Define Addiction Using