A doctor authoring facts about prescription drugs

How Long Do Prescription Drugs Stay in Your System?

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

When it comes to drug use in the United States, the primary concern used to be substances like cocaine, marijuana, and heroin. But in recent decades, prescription drug addiction treatment has become much needed. Like all drugs, opioids produce short-term effects that users crave and compulsively chase. What some users don’t consider, however, is the

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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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What Are Gateway Drugs?

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

In the United States, substance use is prevalent in the media. Songs, TV shows, and movies all highlight the appeal of substance use. However, the United States also faces an opioid crisis that claims countless lives every year. Many people blame the growth of gateway drugs on the rise of the opioid addiction crisis. However,

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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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overview of what purple drank is and its dangers

What is Purple Drank?

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

In the early 2000s, purple drank gained widespread popularity in the United States, particularly among hip-hop and rap communities. This was due to its frequent mentions in popular music as well as high-profile celebrity endorsements. In addition, a number of media reports ran stories about celebrities’ use of the drink, giving it more attention and

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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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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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The Dangers of Popping Pill and Prescription Drug Abuse

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

A shocking 20% of Americans admit to pill-popping prescription drug abuse or using prescription drugs for purposes other than those for which the drugs were prescribed. Pill popping can cause addiction to set in quickly. If you or a loved one are in need of prescription drug addiction rehab in Portland, Oregon, Crestview Recovery is here

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Restoril vs. Ambien

Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Prescription Drugs / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Getting sufficient sleep helps with every aspect of our daily lives. If cutting back on caffeine, eating a healthy diet, and getting an age-appropriate amount of daily physical activity did not improve your sleep, your doctor may have prescribed sleep medication like Restoril or Ambien. If your sleep issues are undiagnosed, you may rely on

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thearapist and patient discussing what is an opioid?

OxyContin vs. Oxycodone: Understanding the Key Differences

Blog, Opioid addiction, Prescription Drugs / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Millions of people in the United States abuse physician-prescribed opiate medications every day. Opiate abuse affects nearly everyone in the country in one way or another, whether directly or through loved ones.

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