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What Are the Effects of Purple Drank?

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Controlled Substances, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs, Substance Use, Teen/Young Adult / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Purple drank, also known as "lean," is both an addictive and harmful drug cocktail. It can lead to long-term dependency, dangerous behavioral changes, and significant side effects. While purple drank is commonly consumed in social settings, it is important to understand the main purple drank effects. Unlike other highly addictive and illegal drug habits, purple [...]

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The 3 Myths About Cocaine

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

Regular and heavy cocaine use causes diseases of the body, mind, and family. Medical consequences of long-term cocaine use include nasal perforation, rotting teeth, sexual dysfunction, heart attacks, and strokes. Psychological consequences of heavy cocaine use include insomnia, paranoia, loss of joy in things you love, impaired cognition, and depression. Family consequences of cocaine addiction

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Marijuana Withdrawal Timeline

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

Many people think of marijuana or weed as a harmless drug. After all, states around the country are starting to make the drug legal for both medical and recreation purposes. In only a few years, marijuana went from being legal nowhere to nearly half the states in the country. As it becomes legal in more

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Vicodin Withdrawal Timeline

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

When people begin recovery for any drug, they first have to undergo withdrawal. With each drug, there's a different timeline, or length of time, that it takes for withdrawal symptoms to subside. It's important to note that Vicodin is one of the most abused prescription drugs on the market. Because of that, it's essential for

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The Effect of Alcohol Abuse on Children of Alcoholics

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Information, Mental Health, Recovery / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Alcohol abuse is a serious issue affecting thousands of people in the Pacific Northwest. At Crestview Recovery, we offer both women’s and men’s alcohol rehab so people get the help they need. Yet even while parents are seeking recovery, their children may continue to suffer. Close to 1-in-5 adults today grew up with alcoholic parents. Many

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Long-Term Effects of Meth Use

Addiction, Drug Information, Long-term Drug Effects / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

The primary long-term effects of meth abuse are both physical and psychological. As you take a closer look at how meth addiction affects your physical and mental health, you may decide it's time to get professional help. A meth rehab center in Portland, Oregon, or elsewhere can provide meth detox and meth addiction treatment to help

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Ambien Withdrawal Symptoms

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

Over the past couple of decades, prescription medications have grown quite a reputation for their tendency to be addictive. As with addictions to alcohol, smoking or other drugs, nobody intends to develop an addiction to them; unlike these things, prescriptions are usually forced by a circumstance that renders not taking the medication a worse situation

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Therapist discussing Vyvanse and Adderall differences with patient

Vyvanse vs Adderall: Understanding the Differences and Risks

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

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health disorder that affects roughly 4.4% of American adults each year. ADHD can also affect children. Although ADHD is prevalent, about 20% of people who have ADHD seek treatment. Worse yet, more than 10% of adults with ADHD have severe cases. Symptoms of ADHD, like other

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Person Experiencing Anxiety About Xanax Withdrawal Risks

Can You Die From Xanax Withdrawal?

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

Xanax is one of the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepines in the United States. It is also one of the most addictive. Like all benzodiazepines, Xanax is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant designed to treat patients with an acute panic disorder. It is not an antidepressant and not a pain killer, although people who become

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The Long-Term Effects of Adderall

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

Adderall is a type of amphetamine that is common throughout the U.S. When used as directed, it can provide relief from ADHD. However, using Adderall in high doses or in combination with other drugs can have harrowing effects. A growing number of people are concerned about the long-term effects of Adderall and how they impact

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