Emotional Sobriety is an Important Part of Recovery

Recovery, Sober Living, Substance Use / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

A cornerstone of addiction recovery and substance use treatment involves the concept of emotional sobriety. Being emotionally sober means facing life’s obstacles without escaping into familiar but unhealthy emotional spirals that have a history of preventing growth and self-actualization in your life. It doesn’t mean limiting your emotions or preventing yourself from feeling them; it means

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Observing World Mental Health Day

Mental Health, Recovery, therapy / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10. More than 100 countries participate in World Mental Health Day by sharing information about mental health and advocating for people to seek mental health treatment. However, supporting people in need of mental health treatment is an ongoing discussion that requires care and compassion. Crestview

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How Talk Therapy Fits Into Addiction Treatment

Addiction Therapy, Recovery, Rehabilitation, therapy / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

When it comes to treating addiction, people have a lot of options. One such option is conversational or talk therapy. Many people have heard of this type of psychotherapy, but not everyone knows much about it. To make matters worse, a lot of what they do know is a myth. What Is Talk Therapy? Talk

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Healthy Foods That Can Help With Addiction Recovery

Holistic Treatment, Recovery, Rehabilitation / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Drug and alcohol addiction can deplete your body of vital nutrients. We know that eating fresh, healthy, nutritious food is an important part of a holistic addiction treatment environment. We use nutrition therapy to help alleviate nutritional deficiencies and to promote healthy lifestyle habits. Many people who attend one of our addiction treatment programs haven't

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How a Telehealth Treatment Program Can Benefit You

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, Recovery, therapy / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Are you unable to leave home? Do you worry about the complications from COVID? Yet, at the same time, you know you still need to have access to drug and alcohol treatment. When you are in these situations, you may be unsure of what steps to take to reach recovery. Our telehealth treatment program may

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How to Deal With Both Mental Health Disorders & Addiction

Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Recovery / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Addiction is often paired with mental health disorders. You may learn that you have one as you start working through addiction treatment. Yet, you may be unsure what steps to take to manage both conditions and find your way forward to living a healthy and happy life. Here's the good news. Our team at Crestview Recovery will

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Meth Withdrawal Home Remedies

Detox, Drug Addiction, Recovery / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Methamphetamine works by increasing the amount of dopamine present in the brain. When the brain doesn’t get the drug, dopamine is not released, resulting in a loss of pleasure. During the withdrawal process, individuals tend to feel somewhere between sad and feeling nothing at all. As a result, an individual may actually be unable to

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Alcohol Rehab Center Near Battle Ground

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Rehabilitation / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Alcohol addiction damages relationships, physical health, and mental health. It is the type of health condition that’s hard to control, especially once dependence sets in. In our alcohol rehab center near Battle Ground, we offer a treatment plan designed for real improvement. For those who are ready to start overcoming their challenges, learn more about

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Alcohol Rehab Center Near Bingen

Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Rehabilitation / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Making the decision to invest in an alcohol rehab center near Bingen is a big one, but the opportunities it brings are often worth it. Addiction can damage families and relationships, limit future opportunities, and impact health. For that reason, seeking out an alcohol rehab program near Bingen is a wise investment. At Crestview Recovery,

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Core Values To Remember In Recovery

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

Drug and alcohol addictions take many things away and give few things back. As dependency intensifies, it's easy to lose sight of what's important. Values represent your perception of right and wrong. Core values are the feelings that define who we are, giving life purpose and meaning. At Crestview Recovery in Oregon, our residential treatment

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