PTSD Symptoms in Women

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

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects more than just veterans. According to the Sidran Institute, 13 million Americans have PTSD at any given time. As such, knowing the common PTSD symptoms is important for anyone to know. Below is some information you may find useful. If you are struggling with PTSD, Crestview Recovery offers primary [...]

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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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Ways to Cope with Isolation

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

Isolation is one of the most damaging psychological circumstances. It's even more complex and hard to overcome for those who may have mental illness or a substance use disorder or both. The last few years have been ones of isolation due to COVID, and many people turned to drugs and alcohol to get them through.

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Trauma-Informed Approach

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

Trauma refers to intense emotional and physical experiences caused by a stressful event or events. When an individual experiences accidents, violence, natural disaster, or abuse, it can all lead to trauma. Additionally, many people who experienced trauma tend to abuse substances. A trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy or another trauma therapy is the ideal way to take

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How to Convince Someone to Go to Rehab

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

When you have a loved one who is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you may need to convince them to go to rehab. The very thought of going to rehab is frightening for most people. It forces them to admit they have a problem. This is something that many addicted individuals are unwilling to

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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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Drug Rehab Success Rate

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

Are you curious about the drug rehab success rate, as you mull over your options for treatment? Although there is no standard rehab definition, much less one clear rate of success, you are on the right path to recovery. Nowhere offers greater potential for your lasting sobriety than through a reputable treatment center's doors. Want

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What Is Art Therapy?

Addiction Therapy, Holistic Treatment, Rehabilitation, therapy / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

At Crestview Recovery, we use art therapy for addiction recovery and as a tool to aid the psychological aspect of recovery. It allows you to tap into your creative and intuitive sides. Then, you can use these attributes to regulate emotions and heal your body and mind. Encouraging creativity promotes healing, communication, and emotion regulation.

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