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Why Go to Rehab During the Holidays?

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

The holidays are often considered to be a joyous time. Family and friends get together and celebrate, enjoy each other's company, and create new memories. But for a person struggling with substance use disorder, holidays can be difficult–especially if the celebrations allow drinking. If destructive patterns of drug or alcohol use are preventing you from

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Common Pitfalls in Recovery and How to Avoid Them

Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Relapse Prevention / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

One of the things that you will learn in alcohol addiction rehab is that the road ahead of you is going to be complex, tough, and full of pitfalls. There will be obstacles to overcome, including high-stress situations, people who will not help you, and internal struggles. When you know what these common pitfalls 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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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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Therapist Taking Notes During a Session on Her Patient’s Experience with Codependency

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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How to Hold an Alcohol Intervention

Alcohol Addiction, Rehabilitation, Substance Use / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Alcohol abuse and alcoholism is never an easy subject to discuss with a loved one who may struggle with these issues. It is tempting to directly confront a friend or family member that struggles with alcoholism, but that may backfire without a properly established alcohol addiction intervention. Movies and TV tend to dramatize interventions to

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Teen Alcohol Abuse: Recognizing the Risks and Getting Help

Alcohol Addiction, Teen/Young Adult / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Here are some alarming statistics about teens and alcohol to consider. Every year, underage drinking contributes to the death of 5,000 people under the age of 21. About 35% of high school students report drinking alcohol within the past month. Of those students, 70% say they binge drink—that’s defined as consuming five or more drinks

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Alcohol Rehab Program Near Portland

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

If you’ve used alcohol for a long time, it can be hard to picture yourself without it. Imagine that for a moment. You don’t have to find a drink to get your day started or turn to alcohol to stop thinking about your worries. You may be able to make more decisions based on what

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Alcohol’s Effects on the Body

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Information, Infographic / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

If you’ve ever had a little more alcohol than you should, you know about alcohol effects on the body. But in this situation, you might just be thinking about the subsequent hangover. In fact, the chemicals in the drug begin affecting your body from the first sip you take. Over time, these effects can build

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Explaining the Different Types of Addiction

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, heroin addiction, Prescription Drugs, Substance Use / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

When people hear the word “addiction,” many automatically think of illegal substances such as cocaine or heroin. The truth is that there are many types of addictions, even to legal substances such as alcohol or prescription medication. Here at Crestview Recovery, we help people suffering from all types of addiction get the help they need

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