Once you decide to get help for your drug or alcohol use disorder, you have to select an outpatient or inpatient treatment program in the Portland area. At Crestview Recovery, inpatient care involves living in our facility while you attend a number of therapy options. If you have children or a job, you may worry about the…
Addiction is both a physical and a psychological concern. Although addiction has been studied for decades, many people rely on anecdotal information to form their understanding of addiction. At Crestview Recovery, we encourage you to reach out to us about our addiction rehab and find the support you need to recover. Our rehab center in…
It isn’t easy coming to terms with the fact that you depend on a dangerous drug in order to feel normal. One of the things that makes drug and alcohol addiction so dangerous is that when people realize they are addicted, they have already developed a chemical dependency. Formidable withdrawal symptoms make quitting impossible for…
For someone who doesn’t suffer from an addiction, it’s easy to think, “Anyone can quit with the right willpower.” The reality is that it’s not that simple. Physical and psychological dependence make it nearly impossible to quit without help. Sure, ending physical dependence is possible with an intensive detoxification process. However, the main reason people…
The best way to begin the addiction recovery process is to seek out quality substance abuse counseling. Each person who enters addiction treatment has his or her own story and personal needs. For this reason, it’s crucial to find a treatment facility that offers personalized care. Through a wide range of treatment methods and classes,…
Addiction is a disease that does not go away. It is something that stays with you throughout your lifetime, including through the holidays. The holidays, though, can amplify this disease and make it much harder for you to stick with the right path. At Crestview Recovery, a crucial part of our goal is to help…
A prescription painkillers addiction is never something people choose to go through. When taking their first prescription pain pills, most people truly believe they will only use them as their doctor has directed. On the other hand, they may take pain pills that they purchase on the street because they suffer from undiagnosed mental conditions.…
Now that it is legal to have small amounts of meth and other drugs in your possession, it is even more important to control your drug use. Drug use is on the rise in Tigard and across the country. If you are ready to stop letting drugs control your life, contact Crestview recovery. We work…
When you are entering rehab, thoughts of sex are likely far off. You are trying to survive and get well. However, as you go through residential rehab treatment and enter the relapse prevention phase, thoughts of sexual health in recovery from addiction may pop up. Does your partner still see you the same way or do…
When we begin relying on a dangerous drug in order to feel normal, we stop developing the life skills needed for daily independent life. A life skills program can help you learn the skills you stopped developing during your addiction. At Crestview Recovery, we provide you with the tools you need to do that, including…