Cough Syrup Abuse

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Long-term Drug Effects, Teen/Young Adult / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Your medicine cabinet may cause the death of a loved one in your home due to cough syrup abuse. It may surprise parents and caretakers to know that medicine cabinets filled with seemingly harmless OTC (over the counter) cough syrups, can be life-threatening. A substance use treatment center in Portland Oregon can help with cough

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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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Teen Alcohol Abuse: Recognizing the Risks and Getting Help

Alcohol Addiction, Teen/Young Adult / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Here are some alarming statistics about teens and alcohol to consider. Every year, underage drinking contributes to the death of 5,000 people under the age of 21. About 35% of high school students report drinking alcohol within the past month. Of those students, 70% say they binge drink—that’s defined as consuming five or more drinks

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Woman Showing Multiple Sides of Her Personality Due to Bipolar Disorder

Am I Bipolar?

Mental Health, Teen/Young Adult / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Am I bipolar? Do I need bipolar disorder treatment in Portland? This is actually a tough question to answer. You may feel like your life is spinning out of control at times or like you don't want to get out of bed. But, is it really a clinical disorder, or are you experiencing the natural ups

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group therapy for women on borderline disorder

Types of Borderline Personality Disorder

Mental Health, Recovery, Teen/Young Adult / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

More than four million Americans are living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). While other mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, get a lot of attention, BPD also needs equal representation. Nearly 70% of people with this personality disorder will attempt suicide at least once over their lifetime. In fact, the suicide rate

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Drunkorexia Treatment

Alcohol Addiction, Eating Disorders, Teen/Young Adult / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Alcohol misuse disorders impact millions of Americans each year. Unfortunately, many people who struggle with an eating disorder also meet the criteria for an alcohol misuse disorder. When you have both an eating disorder and an alcohol misuse disorder, you have drunkorexia. Because of the severity and risks associated with the condition, which includes a

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Group therapy discussing alcohol use disorder in teens

Signs Of Alcohol Use Disorder in Teens

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Teen/Young Adult / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

Could your teen be using drugs? It's a common misconception that teen alcohol use is normal and doesn't need to be addressed. However, experimentation can lead to addiction quickly, especially for teens struggling with other mental health issues. If you suspect teenage addiction, our team at Crestview Recovery in Oregon can provide you with the

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The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Mental Health

Mental Health, Teen/Young Adult / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

If you are struggling with childhood trauma and mental health, you should know that you are not alone. A lot of people who experienced trauma in their childhood have problems with their mental health at a later date. That can be because they did not fully process the trauma the right way at a mental

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Underage Drinking Statistics

Alcohol Addiction, Sober Living, Teen/Young Adult / Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH, FASAM

From teenage years to adulthood, our kids go through tremendous transitions. It puts a lot of stress on our young people. Sometimes, the stress translates to illicit behaviors like taking drugs and drinking while underage. One look at recent underage drinking statistics gives us a pretty clear idea of exactly what kinds of issues we

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