Individual consulting therapist for post acute withdrawal syndrome

What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?

Addiction, Detox, Mental Health, Relapse Prevention, Withdrawal / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Addiction is a mental health disorder that can cause physical changes in your brain that become permanent with long-term use. What is post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)? For men and women who abuse drugs or alcohol for several years, they can continue to experience the psychological effects of withdrawals sporadically for months or years after detoxing. [...]

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What Is a Gateway Drug Addiction?

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

A gateway drug is a habit-forming drug that may lead to other addictive substance use. This is a common theory, but not necessarily scientific fact. Today, some researchers and healthcare providers discount the existence of gateway substances. Whether these gateways to addiction are real is something you can decide for yourself. Gateway drugs are generally

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Individuals understanding the risks and side effects of Adderall

What Are the Side Effects of Adderall?

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Long-term Drug Effects, Prescription Drugs, Substance Use / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

A lot of people take Adderall for attention deficit problems and related conditions. It can work very well to help children focus. Also, adults use it who have the same types of problems with their attention span. But the side effects of Adderall can be serious if individuals fail to take it properly. It's a

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woman receiving comfort for opiates abuse

How to Help Someone with an Opiate Addiction

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction Rehab / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Opiate addiction is a continuing epidemic across the country, with tens of thousands of men and women dying every year. If you know someone struggling with addiction, there are plenty of tips on how to help someone with opiate addiction, including advice for entering a rehab program. In fact, opiate addiction rehab is the safest

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Man talking with a therapist and asking about common addiction triggers

How to Treat Common Addiction Triggers

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

You can avoid common addiction triggers with coping skills you learn in rehab. The first step includes understanding your personal triggers and how to counteract them. At Crestview Recovery, you can receive the care you need through outpatient or residential and inpatient treatment programs that put you on the road to recovery. In the meantime, pick

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Man in physiological dependence therapy session

What Is Physiological Dependence?

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

Physiological dependence can happen with the chronic use of most drugs—including many types of prescription drugs, even when they are taken as instructed by a physician. Thus, physical dependence does not necessarily constitute addiction. This distinction can be difficult to discern, especially regarding prescribed pain medications, for which needing increasing dosages can represent tolerance. This

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Wilderness Therapy Programs in Oregon

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Dual Diagnosis, Wilderness Therapy / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

No single therapy program works for everyone. Sometimes, it takes a unique program that gets people outside of their comfort zones. For many of them, outdoor therapy does that. It provides healing and rewarding experiences that they simply can't get from other forms of therapy. Do you want to know more about experiential therapy? Call

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3 Stages of Addiction

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

As scientists learn more about addiction, their knowledge improves treatment methods. One common pattern in substance use is that of the three stages of addiction. These stages show how addiction develops and continues. By understanding the stages, it’s possible to use the knowledge for a better chance of lasting sobriety. Do you need an addiction

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The Dangers of Popping Pill and Prescription Drug Abuse

Addiction, Addiction Treatment Programs, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehabilitation / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

A shocking 20% of Americans admit to pill-popping prescription drug abuse or using prescription drugs for purposes other than those for which the drugs were prescribed. Pill popping can cause addiction to set in quickly. If you or a loved one are in need of prescription drug addiction rehab in Portland, Oregon, Crestview Recovery is here

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Therapist explaining the effects and risks of Salvia

Salvia Drug Abuse

Addiction, Addiction Resources, Drug Addiction / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Some consider Salvia (Salvia divinorum) a safe, herbal high. Experts on the subject, however, warn of its deadly potential. Statistics on salvia abuse clearly back up their concern: In 2010, the National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information reported that there were more than 2,800 visits to U.S. emergency rooms related to Salvia abuse. In 2011,

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