a woman with headache holding her head due to xanax side effects

What are the Side Effects of Xanax Abuse?

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

Alprazolam (Xanax) is a popular benzodiazepine in the U.S. Like all benzodiazepines, Xanax is a central nervous system depressant designed to calm patients experiencing life-threatening panic episodes. It is not an antidepressant and not a painkiller. Benzodiazepines were developed in the 1960s as a safer tranquilizer than alcohol and barbiturates. However, when used in excess,

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Flakka Vs Meth

Drug Addiction, Drug Overdose, Meth Addiction Treatment / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

When certain chemicals are made illegal because people are using them improperly, new ones spring up. This is the case with bath salts, which people have used to produce a “high” by ingesting or smoking them. Now, a newer drug is on the streets, and it appears to be one of the more dangerous ones

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Man experiencing the signs of benzo abuse

What are the Signs of Benzo Abuse?

Addiction, Addiction Treatment Programs, Benzos, Drug Addiction / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Are you or a loved one is taking benzodiazepines? If so, it’s important to be aware of the signs of benzo abuse before starting this medication. Benzodiazepines, or benzos for short, are a type of central nervous system depressant that treats insomnia, anxiety, and panic disorders. They produce a calming effect by slowing the neurotransmitter

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Man sampling some commonly abused painkillers

3 of the Most Commonly Abused Painkillers

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

Finding an effective pain medication is imperative after recovery from surgery, a car accident, or for those living with chronic pain. Some of the commonly abused painkillers on the market today can treat pain successfully. However, this is only true when following the prescription and not taking it with other drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, most

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A man in treatment at a meth rehab center in Portland

Meth Rehab Center in Portland, Oregon

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Meth Addiction Treatment / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Methamphetamine, or meth, is a highly addictive illegal stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It can also cause a serious addiction after a few uses. The Portland area is currently seeing an increase in the number of overdose deaths due to meth. Sadly, nearly half of the overdose deaths involve more than one substance.

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A man experiencing the side effects of bath salts

What Are the Effects of Bath Salts?

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

In an effort to thwart law enforcement, synthetic drugs have increased in popularity over the past decade. One example of this is synthetic cathinones or bath salts. Marketed as a jewelry cleaner, plant food, or even ordinary bath salts, many contain chemical compounds similar to meth. Bath salts effects are dangerous and come with a

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Cough Syrup Abuse

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Long-term Drug Effects, Teen/Young Adult / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Your medicine cabinet may cause the death of a loved one in your home due to cough syrup abuse. It may surprise parents and caretakers to know that medicine cabinets filled with seemingly harmless OTC (over the counter) cough syrups, can be life-threatening. A substance use treatment center in Portland Oregon can help with cough

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What Is Kratom?

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

Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, isn’t illegal — yet. You can buy it at some smoke shops and nutritional supplement stores. There, you might find it as a tea or powder-filled capsules. Precisely what is kratom, and why is there controversy about its use? Do you need to know more about synthetic marijuana addiction treatment? If

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Woman experiencing a dextromethorphan high

What is a Dextromethorphan High Like?

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

You may know dextromethorphan as the DXM notation on cough syrup. But some teens and young adults know it as the source of a dextromethorphan high. What happens when you abuse the drug? And how do you quit? Do you need to know more about lean addiction treatment? Call us today at 866.262.0531. Walking You

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Hydromorphone vs. Morphine

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

Presently, chronic pain is giving more people severe discomfort on a daily basis. In fact, the NIH reports that 76.2 million Americans experience pain lasting at least 24 hours each year. Hence, the number of prescriptions written for pain medicine is astoundingly high. Namely, opioid drugs like morphine are used to block the pain sensations.

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