History of Drugs

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

Many people think drug abuse and addiction are recent problems in human history. However, most common substances today, such as opioids, meth, and cocaine, have been around for over a century. The history of drugs expands back almost as far as human history, so it’s no wonder that drug epidemics and addictions are difficult for [...]

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Flakka Vs Meth

Drug Addiction, Drug Overdose, Meth Addiction Treatment / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

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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A man in treatment at a meth rehab center in Portland

Meth Rehab Center in Portland, Oregon

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Meth Addiction Treatment / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

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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How Meth Affects the Brain and Body

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

Meth affects the chemical balance in the brain and every major organ in the body. Because of its effects, people who abuse the drug can suffer a lot of mental and physical damage. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, meth is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. In fact, it's

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