Dealing with a Technology Addiction

Addiction Therapy, Rehabilitation, therapy / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

While technology use isn't a primary treatment focus at Crestview Recovery, we understand that unhealthy or compulsive digital habits, especially around social media, can impact daily life and emotional well-being. During the pandemic, increased screen time and online engagement left many people feeling more isolated than connected. At our Oregon facility, Crestview Recovery primarily [...]

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Family Therapy vs Couples Therapy: Key Differences and Benefits

Addiction Therapy / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

In the journey of addiction recovery, therapy emerges as a beacon of hope, guiding individuals and their loved ones toward healing and understanding. At Crestview Recovery in Oregon, we recognize that addiction affects not just the individual but also those closest to them.

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How Long Does Synthetic Marijuana Stay In Your System?

Addiction Therapy, Drug Addiction, Drug Information / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Synthetic weed, also known as Spice and K2, mimics the effects of cannabis but has dangerous side effects. Sellers often market it as a natural product. However, it actually contains synthetic cannabinoids and some herbs. People often use synthetic weed if cannabis is illegal in their state or if they don’t want the drug to

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OCD Is Ruining My Life

Addiction Therapy, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is a common, chronic, and long-lasting mental health disorder that causes a person to have recurring and uncontrollable thoughts. We refer to these as obsessions. People with this condition also suffer from compulsions that involve the urge to repeat certain actions again and again. Sometimes psychiatrists will prescribe anti-anxiety

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Heroin Withdrawal Timeline

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Detox, Drug Addiction, heroin addiction, Substance Use / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

The heroin withdrawal timeline describes how long it takes for the drug to leave the body and withdrawal symptoms to subside. While detox and withdrawal can take place at an addiction treatment center, some people try to self-detox at home. This is a dangerous practice that may cause relapse, overdose, and fatality. To avoid the

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What Are the Effects of Bath Salts?

Addiction Therapy, Drug Addiction, Rehabilitation / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

In an effort to thwart law enforcement, synthetic drugs have increased in popularity over the past decade. One example of this is synthetic cathinones or bath salts. Marketed as a jewelry cleaner, plant food, or even ordinary bath salts, many contain chemical compounds similar to meth. Bath salts effects are dangerous and come with a

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Facts About Prescription Drugs

Addiction Therapy, Drug Addiction, Infographic, Prescription Drugs / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Prescription drugs are some of the most dangerous substances in the United States. Despite coming at the recommendations of medical professionals, these substances often have high abuse and addiction potentials. In fact, there are more people struggling with prescription drug abuse than there are users of meth, cocaine, and heroin combined. These facts about prescription

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How Addiction Medicine Works

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Medication-assisted therapy / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Drug addiction is not something that people can just stop on their own without professional help. Since addiction is a disease, they require help when dealing with and recovering from it. For some people, addiction treatment is enough to put them on the road to recovery. Others require addiction medicines to help them get well.

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How Certain Activities Can Help with Addiction

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Holistic Treatment, Relapse Prevention / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

What is going to help you to keep up with life around you while maintaining your sobriety? What activities for addiction recovery are helpful? For those who are thinking about leaving rehab and starting on the journey of recovery, it’s hard to realize you have to do all of the work in the real world

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5 Key Steps in an Addiction Treatment Plan

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment Programs / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Addiction is a disease. Like any disease, the only way to fight it is with a medical treatment plan and the support and resources of medical professionals. While all patients are unique, an example of a treatment plan at Crestview Recovery can help explain the typical process of recovery from addiction. Need to know more

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