Confronting substance use disorder offers Portland residents hope for the future. Treating the mental health and physical issues related to drug and alcohol use may seem overwhelming, but sobriety is within your reach. The best way to plan for the future is to take care of present responsibilities and mental health concerns. At Crestview Recovery,…
Men and women face unique issues with battling addiction. For women, there’s the danger of being left vulnerable since they absorb alcohol at a faster rate than men. Some get so deep into the grips of a substance use disorder that they put themselves in dangerous situations to support their habit. Crestview Recovery provides a…
Is staying sober during holidays your priority this year? The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and thankfulness. You may be thankful this year that you’re sober and ready to take in the experience in a positive and uplifting manner. For men and women in recovery, the holidays themselves can be a trigger for…
The word “addiction” usually evokes images related to drug or alcohol abuse, but process addictions (also known as behavioral addictions) can be just as destructive. If you find yourself relying on harmful behavior patterns in order to feel normal, it is easy to develop a process addiction. Feeling an intense desire to repeatedly engage in…
Process (behavior) addiction is a mental health issue that involves engaging in a particular behavior repeatedly (even if the behavior causes harm to the person). People who become addicted to substances sometimes believe that they are addicted to the process of doing drugs (rather to the drug itself), but this belief is false. A process…
Addiction can appear in many forms. Physical symptoms of withdrawal are common in certain types of addiction, but people with process (behavioral) addictions do not experience physical withdrawal. A process addiction involves the compulsive urge to engage in a particular behavior regardless of social and financial consequences. A person who has acquired a process addiction…
Being able to manage stress makes an incredible difference in people’s lives. Developing stress management skills helps people in their relationships and self-image. Personal growth often starts with the ability to stay levelheaded during times of stress. While you may consider yourself to be a nervous person, this nervousness does not need to control your…
Holistic rehab is growing in popularity for people recovering from mental health issues. While we rely on research-based treatment options, we also offer holistic therapeutic enhancement for people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. It is not the sole component of recovery, but it plays a key role at Crestview Recovery. Art and music are…
The best rehabs in the pacific Northwest offer multiple treatment options. Whether you are looking for mental health services, drug rehabilitation, or both, Crestview Recovery has the people, philosophy, track record, and resources to help you get a renewed outlook on life. There is no quick fix for mental health and addiction issues, but once…
Alcohol is a dangerous substance for some people. If your brain needs alcohol in order for you to feel normal, you have developed a dependency on that substance and need to seek treatment for a substance use disorder. Alcoholism causes complex changes in brain chemistry that destroy judgment, cognition, self-esteem, relationships, and creativity. Alcoholism causes…