Mental health concerns are common among people suffering from drug abuse and addiction. The tie between mental illness and addiction is so strong that substance use can actually lead to mental health conditions. In fact, the reverse is also true. Mental illness can lead to substance use, as individuals unknowingly self-medicate through drugs or alcohol.…
Cocaine is a schedule II drug that physicians occasionally prescribe for its stimulant properties. Users may abuse cocaine for its rapid-onset high, but there are also several adverse effects of cocaine. These effects are physical and psychological, and they can be both long and short-term. Do you need to know more about cocaine addiction rehab?…
Wanting to quit drinking and knowing how to quit drinking are two very different things. While there are plenty of suggestions for people struggling with alcoholism, not all of those suggestions are helpful, effective, or even safe. Use this guide if you’re serious about fighting back against alcohol addiction and striving toward lifelong sobriety. Do…
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 in Portland to learn more about drug addiction treatment for…
Purple drank, also known as “lean,” is both an addictive and harmful drug cocktail. It can lead to long-term dependency, dangerous behavioral changes, and significant side effects. While purple drank is commonly consumed in social settings, it is important to understand the main purple drank effects. Unlike other highly addictive and illegal drug habits, purple…
Many people think drug abuse and addiction are recent problems in human history. However, most common substances today, such as opioids, meth, and cocaine, have been around for over a century. The history of drugs expands back almost as far as human history, so it’s no wonder that drug epidemics and addictions are difficult for…
People often turn to drugs and alcohol for relief of the symptoms of mental health concerns. For this reason, psychological disorders are major risk factors for developing an addiction. When you come to treatment at Crestview Recovery, you’re going to be in the hands of a staff that can help through dual diagnosis treatment. We’ll diagnose…
Regular and heavy cocaine use causes diseases of the body, mind, and family. Medical consequences of long-term cocaine use include nasal perforation, rotting teeth, sexual dysfunction, heart attacks, and strokes. Psychological consequences of heavy cocaine use include insomnia, paranoia, loss of joy in things you love, impaired cognition, and depression. Family consequences of cocaine addiction…
Can you put a price tag on health and recovery from drug abuse? Yes, in fact, you can. How much does rehab cost? More importantly, how can you pay for it? Do you need to know more about paying for addiction treatment? Call us today at 866.262.0531 for more information. What Goes into the Cost…
Many people think of marijuana or weed as a harmless drug. After all, states around the country are starting to make the drug legal for both medical and recreation purposes. In only a few years, marijuana went from being legal nowhere to nearly half the states in the country. As it becomes legal in more…