Many people who struggle with addiction want to stop using drugs. However, they’re afraid of the withdrawal symptoms. This is an understandable fear. Drug withdrawal symptoms can be agonizing. Every drug produces different withdrawal symptoms. Individuals also experience withdrawal differently. Understanding withdrawal is important if you’re trying to quit or helping a loved one through…
If you’ve ever had a little more alcohol than you should, you know about alcohol effects on the body. But in this situation, you might just be thinking about the subsequent hangover. In fact, the chemicals in the drug begin affecting your body from the first sip you take. Over time, these effects can build…
Much like cancer, addiction is a chronic disease. It affects the brain and progresses unless you treat it. Overcoming addiction is possible with the assistance of therapy. Typically, people struggling with a substance use problem boost their odds of beating the disease with rehab. If you would like to overcome addiction, it is important to…
When people hear the word “addiction,” many automatically think of illegal substances such as cocaine or heroin. The truth is that there are many types of addictions, even to legal substances such as alcohol or prescription medication. Here at Crestview Recovery, we help people suffering from all types of addiction get the help they need…
Treatments for drug abuse typically factor in the physical, as well as, the psychological dependence on a substance. Unless you break both forms of addiction, it’s virtually impossible to prevent a relapse. The starting point for any treatment is detox. After that, counseling sessions continue the process. Most addiction treatment centers offer a range of…
Addiction is a problem that is reaching an epidemic scale nationwide. If you need addiction help for yourself or a loved one, there are resources available. By finding a trusted drug addiction facility for your treatment, you can successfully change your life. You don’t have to continue to let addiction destroy your personal life, career…
Currently, there are thousands of people living in the Pacific NW who need addiction treatment. Unfortunately, most of these people will never seek help. Others will receive sub par treatment at a local facility and then face multiple rehab admissions before fully achieving lifelong sobriety. Individuals can avoid this frustrating journey by seeking quality treatment…
Heroin use in the United States is at epidemic proportions. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that deaths from heroin-related overdoses are now more than four times higher than they were in 2010. If you believe someone you love is a heroin addict, you have plenty of reason to worry. However, you’re never alone…
Alcohol addiction is difficult to recognize and even tougher to admit to. However, those seeking treatment can rely on Crestview Recovery to give them the support and resources you deserve. Our alcohol rehab in Oregon programs are designed with your specific needs in mind, to ensure a successful and healthy recovery. Alcohol detox and rehab…
The primary reason that you can’t stop doing drugs on your own is a result of dependence. People often underestimate how powerful the human brain is. When it develops a dependence on drugs, it demands them. Drug dependence doesn’t happen overnight, but it can happen to anyone who abuses drugs in excess. One of the…