By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: July 3, 2021 Updated: July 21, 2021 International Self-Care Day is held on July 24. Established in 2011 by the International Self-Care Foundation, the purpose of the day is to raise awareness of living a healthy lifestyle by practicing self-care. At Crestview Recovery, we believe that practicing self-care will…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: July 1, 2021 Updated: June 23, 2021 It is hard to believe that we have been in a global pandemic for over a year. Masks, hand sanitizers, and social distancing have become part of our new normal. But as the number of COVID-positive rates has decreased and the number…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: June 15, 2021 Updated: July 9, 2021 Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is a common, chronic, and long-lasting mental health disorder that causes a person to have recurring and uncontrollable thoughts. We refer to these as obsessions. People with this condition…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: June 5, 2021 Updated: July 9, 2021 For some people, it’s hard to tell whether or not they have a mental health disorder and need dual diagnosis treatment. For example, it’s common for them to confuse attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Author Dr. Merle Dean Williamson, MD Dr. Merle Dean Williamson, MD read more Published: June 5, 2021 Updated: July 9, 2021 At Crestview, we take pride in offering addiction treatment to people of all races, gender identities, and lifestyles. For those who are ready to stop relying on drugs and…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: January 19, 2021 Updated: December 30, 2020 After you go through recovery, you may have to distance yourself from former friends who still use alcohol and drugs. Coping with loneliness could leave you feeling depressed. Addressing these feelings with positive changes can help you make new connections and avoid…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: January 9, 2021 Updated: March 25, 2021 Struggling with mental wellness can become an all-consuming battle. When you know something is off but don’t know how to deal with it, life becomes much more difficult. There’s a clear connection between mental health and wellness. At Crestview Recovery in Portland,…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: January 7, 2021 Updated: July 21, 2021 At Crestview Recovery in Oregon, we offer dual diagnosis treatment and a gender-specific women’s rehab center so that women can address co-occurring issues in a safe space. We offer a women-only program because many women feel safer in groups of other women. Contact Crestview Recovery…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: January 5, 2021 Updated: March 26, 2021 There are many types of disordered eating habits, but a diagnosable eating disorder affects the social and occupational functioning of the patient in profound, sometimes life-threatening ways. Eating disorders often begin with the desire to become more attractive, confident, healthy, or in…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: January 1, 2021 Updated: July 21, 2021 According to the National Institute of Health, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also called seasonal depression, is a form of depression triggered during specific seasons. Depression may also cause you or a loved one to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Some individuals reach…