Heroin is a dangerous narcotic made from the poppy plant, Papaver somniferum, and has a high rate of addiction. When people take heroin over an extended period of time, no matter the dosage, they will form an addiction that can be difficult to break without medical support from a heroin detox program. Detoxing from heroin…
A lot of people take Adderall for attention deficit problems and related conditions. It can work very well to help children focus. Also, adults use it who have the same types of problems with their attention span. But the side effects of Adderall can be serious if individuals fail to take it properly. It’s a…
Is it time to get help for drug and alcohol treatment? When it comes to finding a way forward, our team is here to help you at Crestview Recovery in Oregon. For people whose work, school, or family commitments prevent them from attending an inpatient drug treatment program, outpatient treatment may be a viable option.…
Opiate addiction is a continuing epidemic across the country, with tens of thousands of men and women dying every year. If you know someone struggling with addiction, there are plenty of tips on how to help someone with opiate addiction, including advice for entering a rehab program. In fact, opiate addiction rehab is the safest…
Benzo addiction treatment in Portland gives men and women a safe means to stop their abuse and get back to their normal lives. Benzos, or benzodiazepines, is a type of depressant that is useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. Unfortunately, it also has the potential for a high abuse rate. This is…
Adderall and Ritalin are central nervous system stimulants and have a high potential for abuse. However, they have different chemical structures. Ritalin contains the chemical methylphenidate. Adderall, on the other hand, contains a mix of amphetamine salts. While these drugs contain other ingredients, too, those are the two main ones. Because of these differences, people…
Physiological dependence can happen with the chronic use of most drugs—including many types of prescription drugs, even when they are taken as instructed by a physician. Thus, physical dependence does not necessarily constitute addiction. This distinction can be difficult to discern, especially regarding prescribed pain medications, for which needing increasing dosages can represent tolerance. This…
Sometimes it’s not the medication a person has to worry about, but the side effects. Some of these side effects could be mild, but others are more serious. If you’re concerned about oxycodone side effects, you may be worried about issues that could lead to addiction. Fortunately, Crestview Recovery can help by providing the quality resources…
Drug addiction rates continue to spike across the country. Sadly, Oregon has hit the number two spot for the highest addiction rates. A startling 12% of Oregon residents 12 and over now report having an addiction to drugs or alcohol, which is a 5% increase since 2019. An Oregon drug detox center is essential for…
The opioid epidemic continues to affect millions of adults every year. As a result, this is straining opioid addiction rehab centers across the nation. Sadly, Oregon is one of the highest contributors to the misuse of prescription opioids in the U.S, with an average of five Oregonians dying each week from an opioid overdose. Opioid…