Group therapy session guided by an addiction specialist

What is an Addiction Specialist and How Do They Help You?

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

Over the years, you may have fallen into a steady pattern of addiction and drug use. Maybe you are not sure how to regain your long-lost sobriety. This problem is one that affects millions of people around the world and can be very tough to manage. Thankfully, an addiction specialist can help you out in

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The Importance of Health Habits in Recovery

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

Drug addiction recovery is a difficult process that requires you to focus heavily on yourself and change adverse behaviors into positive ones. As a result, you need to understand the healthy habits in recovery that are necessary for your overall treatment success. By fully understanding all of these care options, it is possible to become a

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Long-Term Effects of Meth Use

Addiction, Drug Information, Long-term Drug Effects / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

The primary long-term effects of meth abuse are both physical and psychological. As you take a closer look at how meth addiction affects your physical and mental health, you may decide it's time to get professional help. A meth rehab center in Portland, Oregon, or elsewhere can provide meth detox and meth addiction treatment to help

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Ambien Withdrawal Symptoms

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Mental Health, Substance Use / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Over the past couple of decades, prescription medications have grown quite a reputation for their tendency to be addictive. As with addictions to alcohol, smoking or other drugs, nobody intends to develop an addiction to them; unlike these things, prescriptions are usually forced by a circumstance that renders not taking the medication a worse situation

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How Long Do Adderall Withdrawal Symptoms Last?

Adderall Addiction Treatment, Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Mental Health / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

One of the main reasons why people don't seek rehab for Adderall addiction is because they're afraid of withdrawal. Fearing withdrawal is normal because of the discomfort that it causes. However, people can take comfort in the fact that withdrawal doesn't last forever. If that's the case, how long do Adderall withdrawal symptoms last? And

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Therapist discussing Vyvanse and Adderall differences with patient

Vyvanse vs Adderall: Understanding the Differences and Risks

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health disorder that affects roughly 4.4% of American adults each year. ADHD can also affect children. Although ADHD is prevalent, about 20% of people who have ADHD seek treatment. Worse yet, more than 10% of adults with ADHD have severe cases. Symptoms of ADHD, like other

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A person helping another in codeine addiction treatment

How Long Does Codeine Stay In Your Urine?

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Controlled Substances / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Codeine is prescribed to treat mild to moderate pain relief. Knowing how long codeine stays in your urine is helpful information. This opiate medication works well when taken as prescribed but comes with risks. When misused, codeine's side effects include possible overdose if too much remains in your system for too long. Seek help from

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Scopolamine Side Effects

Addiction, Detox, Rehabilitation / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Many people wonder about scopolamine side effects. This dangerous prescription drug treats Parkinson's disease, muscle spasms, and irritable bowel syndrome. However, the drug is also used to render people "submissive" to captors or those who wish to harm them. If you abuse scopolamine, scopolamine addiction treatment is the only way out of your dangerous gamble

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Is Meth a Narcotic?

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant. A report by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reveals that approximately 964,000 people aged 12 or older had a meth use disorder or addiction. Because the need for meth addiction treatment is so common, people have asked, "Is meth a narcotic?" The question might

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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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