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The Connection Between OCD and Alcoholism

Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

When most people think of OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder, they think of an excessively clean environment, someone who counts their steps, or people who can't stop washings their hands. While these can all be symptoms of OCD, the disorder is far more complicated than quirky behaviors. OCD is an anxiety disorder and many people who suffer [...]

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Ways to Cope with Isolation

Addiction Therapy, Recovery, Rehabilitation / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Isolation is one of the most damaging psychological circumstances. It's even more complex and hard to overcome for those who may have mental illness or a substance use disorder or both. The last few years have been ones of isolation due to COVID, and many people turned to drugs and alcohol to get them through.

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Trauma-Informed Approach

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, Rehabilitation / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Trauma refers to intense emotional and physical experiences caused by a stressful event or events. When an individual experiences accidents, violence, natural disaster, or abuse, it can all lead to trauma. Additionally, many people who experienced trauma tend to abuse substances. A trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy or another trauma therapy is the ideal way to take

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What Are Life Skills For Recovery?

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Recovery, Rehabilitation / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

When you have a substance use disorder, the desire for drugs or alcohol overshadows everything else in your life. In an effective rehab center, you learn to focus your attention on the things that truly matter while dealing with cravings in a healthy way. At Crestview Recovery in Oregon, our life skills program for recovery

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A woman struggling with alcohol addiction

How Much Does Alcohol Rehab Cost?

Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Paying for Rehab / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

If you've realized that you or someone you love has a drinking problem, you may be afraid to move forward toward recovery for a variety of reasons. How much does alcohol rehab cost? How can you find alcohol addiction rehab that's affordable for you? Paying for Rehab It might seem overwhelming at first, but if you

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Understanding Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Anxiety, Mental Health, PTSD / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

What is motivational enhancement therapy (MET)? It's a therapeutic program that increases a person’s motivation to make positive life changes. Specifically for men and women who have an addiction to alcohol, marijuana, and other mental health disorders. It's a form of behavioral therapy that has proven to be effective in treating addiction to multiple substances.

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What Will I Learn in Contingency Management Therapy?

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Opioid Addiction Rehab / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Addiction is a dangerous mental health disorder that affects more than 40 million men and women each year. There is no cure for addiction, However, there are several behavioral therapies that are proven to be effective in treating addiction and helping men and women live sober lives. Contingency management techniques use a rewards-based system to

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Why is Individual Counseling Important?

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, therapy / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Addiction is a mental health illness that affects roughly 42 million men and women in the U.S. each year. Fortunately, there are several treatment programs that can treat addiction through a combination of group and individual counseling, holistic therapy, and medication-assisted treatment. Individual therapy is a necessity in the recovery process as it requires a

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Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Options

Addiction Resources, Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment Programs / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Think of your addiction to alcohol or other drugs as a tiger. When he first came to live with you, he was a fluffy, cute cub. The two of you spent endless hours enjoying each other’s company and having fun. Then he grew big—his claws became lethal, and he developed an insatiable need for fresh

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The Dangers of Codependency

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Substance Use / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

A codependent relationship involves two people who rely on each other in unhealthy ways that limit the potential for growth in each individual. Codependency is often mistaken for love, acceptance, selflessness, and loyalty. However, it is born out of guilt, loneliness, fear, pain, and weakness. Getting a hotel room for an addicted individual because you

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