How to Quit Meth

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

If you or someone you love has become consumed with meth use or addiction, understand that quitting involves much more than simply deciding to get clean. For most people, the only way to completely and safely conquer this disease is for individuals to acknowledge their problems and seek professional treatment. Learning how to quit meth

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How Does Adderall Affect the Brain?

Drug Addiction, Infographic, Recovery, Rehabilitation / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

When it comes to prescription drugs, most people talk about the prevalence of opiate or benzodiazepine abuse. However, there are several other drugs that pose a considerable risk to those who abuse them. One of these drugs is Adderall. Understanding your brain on Adderall can help you learn why it’s so dangerous and how to

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Flakka Drug Effects: What You Should Know

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

Man-made or designer drugs are some of the most dangerous that people can use. One example is Flakka. This man-made drug has ushered in a new era of bath salts. Unfortunately, Flakka drug effects are dangerous and potentially deadly for anyone who uses it. Do you need to know more about Flakka addiction treatment? Call

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Am I An Enabler?

Addiction, Rehabilitation, Sober Living / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

The term "enabler" is a catch-all phrase for anyone who supports, condones, or catalyzes bad or uncommon behavior in others. The term "enabler" is most often associated with high-profile substance use and addiction. It can also apply to individuals who enable other types of potentially destructive behavior. So how can you answer the question, "am

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What is Biofeedback Therapy?

Drug Addiction, Holistic Treatment, Rehabilitation / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Thanks to advancements in technology and a higher understanding of substance use and addiction, multiple programs can treat addiction. One example is a biofeedback therapy program. However, what is biofeedback therapy, and how does it help? The name alone is enough to cause confusion. What Is Biofeedback Therapy Recovery? A lot goes into understanding biofeedback

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Group session participating in EMDR therapy

What is EMDR Therapy?

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

EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. It's an integrative form of psychotherapy. This therapy helps people who are dealing with intrusive memories. Frequently, these individuals try to repress the memories of certain events, which won't work. To dull the feelings and thoughts, someone might try to achieve a high. Some individuals choose mind-altering

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Scopolamine Side Effects

Addiction, Detox, Rehabilitation / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Many people wonder about scopolamine side effects. This dangerous prescription drug treats Parkinson's disease, muscle spasms, and irritable bowel syndrome. However, the drug is also used to render people "submissive" to captors or those who wish to harm them. If you abuse scopolamine, scopolamine addiction treatment is the only way out of your dangerous gamble

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Individual learning life‑skills for recovery

What Are Life Skills For Recovery?

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

When you have a substance use disorder, the desire for drugs or alcohol overshadows everything else in your life. In an effective rehab center, you learn to focus your attention on the things that truly matter while dealing with cravings in a healthy way. At Crestview Recovery in Oregon, our life skills program for recovery

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How Long Does Hydrocodone Withdrawal Last?

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

If you or someone you love face the drug detox process, maybe you wonder, "How long does hydrocodone withdrawal last?" Do not count yourself alone in this, as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) affirms that hydrocodone is the most widely abused opioid drug in the U.S. More than 135 million Americans use this drug by

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Identifying Signs of Codependency In Your Relationship

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

If you’re looking for ways to improve your mental health, then it’s important for you to think about forming healthy relationships. It’s crucial to have emotional support from family members and friends. Unfortunately, not every relationship is a healthy one. Unhealthy relationships may get in the way of your recovery process. Therefore, you need to

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