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What Drug Addiction Recovery is Like

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

Considering addiction therapy can be frightening if you’re currently in your active addiction. One of the primary reasons for this fear is that addiction drastically changes your brain. It affects the part of your brain that controls your survival needs, like food and water. The issue is that this part of the brain now process [...]

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Xanax and Alcohol: Understanding the Dangers, Effects & Risks

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

Xanax, also known as alprazolam, is a drug used to treat severe anxiety and panic disorders. Xanax is extremely addictive; anyone who uses Xanax is at risk of developing a chemical dependency. We know that alcohol use is one of the leading causes of death in Portland every year. Mixing Xanax and alcohol is absolutely

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How to Live a Life in Recovery

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

Recovery is a critical part of any rehab experience. Additionally, it can be challenging for many people to experience rehab and recovery without help. As a result, it is essential to know how to live a life in recovery and form connections that support your sobriety and keep you away from drugs. The following guidelines

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Understanding the Opiate Overdose Timeline

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Drug Overdose / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Opiate addiction is a dangerous health problem that often ends in the same way for many people: overdose. The growing number of overdose deaths – and overdose injuries – make it critical to understand the opiate overdose timeline fully. Unfortunately, this element can be unpredictable and varies massively from person to person. Nonetheless, it is

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Understanding the Clear Signs of Drug Use

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

For anyone battling drug use and trying to live a clean and sober life, getting the right help is critical. Another important aspect is seeing and understanding the clear signs of drug use. Not only does that help you determine the kinds of issues you might be facing, but it also enables you to see

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Substance Use Preventions: Options to Consider

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

There are ways to reduce the risk of substance use and relapse, and one of those ways is through proper prevention options. When you work with us at Crestview Recovery, we can show you the variety of substance use preventions we offer. You'll learn tips and techniques to make you feel better, safer, and more

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Coming Back From a Dangerous Drug Overdose

Addiction, Blog, Drug Addiction, Drug Overdose, Rehabilitation, Substance Use / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Suffering a drug overdose and living to tell the tale is a wake-up call. Maybe you just recently quit using and started up again. Perhaps you intentionally overdosed. No matter what the background story is, there’s hope. Coming back is possible. Overdosing on Drugs Can be a New Beginning Accidental overdoses frequently happen when someone

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Best Rehab Centers In Hillsboro OR

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Holistic Treatment, Sober Living / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Families looking for the best rehab centers in Hillsboro, OR are not limited to just that one city. There are a few drug and rehab options there, but often the best course of action is to expand your search to a wider area, including nearby cities like Portland. What about a drug rehab in Oregon? Best

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What Is Speed Drug?

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

With all the many drugs that people get involved with, you may have wondered what is speed drug? Speed is a type of street name for a variety of drugs that “speed” up the system. In other words, stimulant drugs are referred to as speed drugs. You may not hear as much about speed, but

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National Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Sober Living / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Spreading awareness regarding the dangers of using substances during pregnancy is important. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), too many women use drugs while they're pregnant. The NCADD launched National Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week to spread awareness about this problem. The NCADD wants to help soon-to-be

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