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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 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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What Does Being Dope Sick Mean?

Detox, Drug Information, Withdrawal / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

People often describe being dope sick as one of the most frightening and excruciatingly uncomfortable experiences anyone could endure. Dope sickness consists of a group of symptoms that occur when you stop taking your drug of choice. It's most often referring to withdrawal from opiates such as heroin, fentanyl, morphine, or prescription opioids. If your

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What to Know About Our Portland Detox Center

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

There aren't a lot of detox programs in the Pacific Northwest. As a result, some people in the area may feel like they need to travel in order to start their addiction recovery the right way. If you're considering traveling away from your Pacific Northwest home for treatment, know that you have a closer option.

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Hydrocodone vs Oxycodone

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

Opioids have taken center stage recently and two popular opioids are hydrocodone and oxycodone. When it comes to hydrocodone vs oxycodone, both are prescription painkillers, treat short-term pain caused by surgery and injury, treat chronic pain from arthritis or cancer, and are only available with a prescription from a doctor. Oxycodone and Hydrocodone are highly

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Vicodin vs Percocet

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

Vicodin and Percocet are both brand names for prescription painkillers. Both drugs contain combinations of opioid ingredients and acetaminophen. Both are habit-forming narcotics. In fact, these drugs are more appropriate for the relief of short-term pain. Taking either drug long-term can lead to a substance use disorder. If you or a loved one has developed

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What Drug Withdrawal Symptoms Are Like

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

Many people who struggle with addiction want to stop using drugs. However, they’re afraid of the withdrawal symptoms. This is an understandable fear. Drug withdrawal symptoms can be agonizing. Every drug produces different withdrawal symptoms. Individuals also experience withdrawal differently. Understanding withdrawal is important if you’re trying to quit or helping a loved one through

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Withdrawal Definition and Information

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

Struggling with an addiction is very scary and confusing. You may not understand the withdrawal definition, which can lead many users to continue their substance use. If you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, there’s a good chance you have gone through withdrawal. You need to understand what’s happening to your body and that

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Individual learning about Xanax withdrawal symptoms and recovery timeline

A Comprehensive Guide to the Xanax Withdrawal Timeline

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

Overcoming an addiction to Xanax can be difficult. For the first step, individuals complete a detox, during which they work through Xanax withdrawal symptoms. Knowing what to expect from a Xanax withdrawal, and understanding the basic timeline, can be a great way to prepare for the process. Detoxing from Xanax can take anywhere from five

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How to Detox from Alcohol

Uncategorized, Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Sober Living / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Some people struggling with alcoholism are curious as to how to detox from alcohol. Many of them don’t understand that it takes the help of medical professionals. Trying to self-detox can be very dangerous because of how the substance affects your vital organs. Many years ago, society believed those who attempted detox without medical assistance

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