How Drug Dependence Forms

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Substance Use / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

The primary reason that you can’t stop doing drugs on your own is a result of dependence. People often underestimate how powerful the human brain is. When it develops a dependence on drugs, it demands them. Drug dependence doesn’t happen overnight, but it can happen to anyone who abuses drugs in excess. One of the [...]

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What are Opioids?

Addiction, Drug Information, Opioid Addiction Rehab / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

The opioid epidemic continues to dominate headlines and public health debates. In fact, more people in the United States now die from opioid overdoses than from car accidents. This class of drugs includes both prescriptions and illegal substances, but what are opioids exactly? Medical experts define opioids as drugs that interact with the body’s nervous system

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What is THC Vape Juice?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Substance Use / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

There are always new drugs coming on the scene, making parents, doctors, teachers, and addiction specialists nervous. One drug that has recently become popular, especially among young people, is THC vape juice. Below, you’ll learn what THC vape juice is and why it’s dangerous. We’ll also discuss how you can get help for substance use.

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Most Common Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms

Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug Information / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Overcoming an addiction to cocaine can be a long and challenging process. It often starts with detox, where patients work through withdrawal symptoms. Learn more about cocaine withdrawal, how long it takes and what symptoms to prepare for. This can help you feel ready to tackle treatment and start working toward lasting cocaine addiction recovery.

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Vicodin and Teeth Extractions: The Real Risks You Need to Know

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Each year, dental surgery professionals remove an estimated 10 million wisdom teeth, also known as third molars. Unlike other teeth in the mouth, wisdom teeth are deep-rooted. Removal may cause a few days of intense pain. Because Vicodin and teeth extractions of this nature are very common, many patients find themselves faced with either taking prescribed

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How Dangerous Is Fentanyl?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Those who want to know how dangerous is fentanyl typically look for answers online. You can find accurate information in reports from agencies such as the National Institutes on Drug Abuse (NIDA). A NIDA report states that nearly 50 percent of opioid overdose deaths in 2016 involved fentanyl. That’s how dangerous fentanyl is. The statistics suggest

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Is Meth Physically Addictive?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Substance Use / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Is meth physically addictive? When it comes to the most habit-forming substances, methamphetamine is near the top of the list. The highly addictive narcotic results in many devastating effects on physical and emotional health, even after just short-term use. The majority of people who develop a meth dependence will require high-quality addiction treatment programs to

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Top 5 Most Drug-Infested Cities in the U.S.

Blog, Drug Information, Infographic, Substance Use / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Drugs don't just impact specific populations or certain cities. Fentanyl, cocaine, meth, oxycodone, and heroin cause significant issues around the country. However, in America's five most drug-infested cities, there is an acute need for more drug education, awareness, and addiction treatment programs. If you feel like you have lost yourself in drug addiction, a long-term

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Drug Overdoses & Coronavirus

Drug Information, Drug Overdose, Substance Use / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

We all know that drug overdoses can be lethal. They can happen at any time, but now that it is legal to have small amounts of heroin, meth, and other dangerous drugs, the possibility of an overdose is always present. Yet, in some areas, there has been a spike in the number of overdoses occurring

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What Drug Addiction Recovery is Like

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, Substance Use / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

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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