Man thinking about a harm reduction program in Portland

5 Harm Reduction Tips

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Recovery, Substance Use / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

When it comes to drug use, the most important thing to know is that, at any time, the only way to successfully reduce risk is by abstaining from the use of dangerous chemicals. Our genetic makeup plays a significant role in how drugs affect us; different people have different reactions to different drugs. Some people

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Flakka Drug Effects: What You Should Know

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

Man-made or designer drugs are some of the most dangerous that people can use. One example is Flakka. This man-made drug has ushered in a new era of bath salts. Unfortunately, Flakka drug effects are dangerous and potentially deadly for anyone who uses it. Do you need to know more about Flakka addiction treatment? Call

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What Is Alcohol Dementia and What You Need to Know

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Mental Health, Recovery, Substance Use / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

According to research by The National Center for Biotechnology Information, 95% of people who frequently drink alcohol are at risk of alcohol dementia. Lots of people globally are battling alcohol addiction either in their homes, colleges, or workplace and are in need of an alcohol addiction rehab center. What Is Alcohol Dementia? This is a condition

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Young Man Struggling with Black Tar Heroin Abuse

What is Black Tar Heroin?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, heroin addiction / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Heroin is an incredibly addictive and dangerous drug. It comes in many varieties that people around the world use. One of the most worrying types of heroin is black tar heroin. Take a closer look at black tar heroin, why it’s so dangerous, its effects and how you can break free from a heroin addiction.

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What Are the Effects of Purple Drank?

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Controlled Substances, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs, Substance Use, Teen/Young Adult / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Purple drank, also known as "lean," is both an addictive and harmful drug cocktail. It can lead to long-term dependency, dangerous behavioral changes, and significant side effects. While purple drank is commonly consumed in social settings, it is important to understand the main purple drank effects. Unlike other highly addictive and illegal drug habits, purple

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Common Psychological Disorders

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

People often turn to drugs and alcohol for relief of the symptoms of mental health concerns. For this reason, psychological disorders are major risk factors for developing an addiction. When you come to treatment at Crestview Recovery, you're going to be in the hands of a staff that can help through dual diagnosis treatment. We'll diagnose

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What are the Costs Associated with Addiction Treatment?

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

Can you put a price tag on health and recovery from drug abuse? Yes, in fact, you can. How much does rehab cost? More importantly, how can you pay for it? Do you need to know more about paying for addiction treatment? Call us today at 866.262.0531 for more information. What Goes into the Cost

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Marijuana Withdrawal Timeline

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Detox, Drug Information / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Many people think of marijuana or weed as a harmless drug. After all, states around the country are starting to make the drug legal for both medical and recreation purposes. In only a few years, marijuana went from being legal nowhere to nearly half the states in the country. As it becomes legal in more

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Proper Money Management in Recovery

Addiction, Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Sober Living / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

If you are recovering from alcohol or substance use, you are recovering from an excessive lifestyle. You used substances or alcohol excessively. Money is usually an important factor in how excessive your use was. As a result, money management is a key part of your recovery treatment program. However, like most areas of your treatment

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Am I An Enabler?

Addiction, Rehabilitation, Sober Living / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

The term "enabler" is a catch-all phrase for anyone who supports, condones, or catalyzes bad or uncommon behavior in others. The term "enabler" is most often associated with high-profile substance use and addiction. It can also apply to individuals who enable other types of potentially destructive behavior. So how can you answer the question, "am

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