ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 26, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Going to rehab isn’t something that people do regularly. Those who have never been typically don’t know what to bring to rehab. In fact, it’s a challenge to figure out what people can bring because rehab centers have strict policies.Do you need to go to the drug…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 13, 2022Updated: June 17, 2022When mental health concerns are interfering with your ability to live your best life, a mental health therapist or psychologist in Portland, Oregon, can help you develop coping skills and relapse prevention strategies to help you get on the right track for healing. Taking care of your…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 10, 2022Updated: June 17, 2022Like most drugs, ADHD medications have side effects, especially when taken in higher doses than prescribed. In many cases, understanding the risks, symptoms, and alternatives can help people avoid unwanted side effects of ADHD medications. People who have been prescribed ADHD medication are at risk of developing…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 9, 2022Updated: June 17, 2022If you have been through traumatic events in your life, it is possible that those events affected you in negative ways. Not only can that be hard on your mental health, but it can also cause issues with addiction, binge drinking, gambling, and other related types of…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 8, 2022Updated: June 28, 2022Men and women struggling with addiction can experience painful withdrawals and intense cravings when trying to get healthy. It can cause them to question what they are doing. It can also leave them wondering how to stay sober when they can’t get through more than a few…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryAuthorDr. Merle Dean Williamson, MDDr. Merle Dean Williamson, MD read morePublished: June 6, 2022Updated: June 17, 2022More 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…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 1, 2022Updated: June 28, 2022When you make amends in addiction recovery, you’re taking an important step toward rebuilding relationships, asking for forgiveness for your actions, and regaining trust among family and friends. It is one of the key components of 12-step therapy and other addiction treatment programs, including addiction aftercare programs…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: May 25, 2022Updated: May 19, 2022We all feel angry once in a while. It is a natural emotion that we feel from time to time in certain situations and it can help prepare our bodies for a stressful experience. In some men and women, it may feel like they are angry all…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: May 23, 2022Updated: May 19, 2022Addiction rates continue to climb across the U.S. as men and women try to cope with the uncertain nature of our current climate. Unfortunately, women are just as likely to use drugs and alcohol to manage their symptoms as men. Often, they think substances will help them…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: May 18, 2022Updated: May 19, 2022Thousands of people need help for drug or alcohol addiction in the Pacific NW. While there aren’t many Portland rehab centers for addiction treatment, Crestview Recovery offers a great setting for recovery. If you or a loved one is fighting substance addiction, consider seeking help from our…