Author name: Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH

Dave Cundiff, MD, MPH is an experienced leader in the field of Substance Use Disorder treatment. He works with patients suffering from Substance Use Disorder to evaluate their medication needs and prescribe treatments accordingly. In addition, he regularly participates in all-staff debriefing sessions involving peers, nurses, and other prescribers. He also reviews and advises on policies, procedures, and techniques for treating substance use disorder.

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Hydrocodeine vs. Codeine

Hydrocodeine and codeine are both opiate pain relievers. There are many similarities between hydrocodeine vs. codeine and a few differences as well. While hydrocodeine is more addictive, it is possible to become addicted to either medication. In the United States, about two million people are addicted to prescription opioids, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and methadone. […]

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What Is a Speedball?

When was the first speedball used, and what is a speedball? It is a combination of heroin and cocaine. Physicians combined cocaine, heroin, alcohol, and chloroform in the 19th century to relieve extreme pain. In essence, the definition of “speedball” is just a cocktail of dangerous ingredients. Speedball drugs are scary enough on their own,

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Flakka Drug Withdrawal Symptoms

In recent years, the synthetic drug Flakka has become an increasingly popular choice among recreational drug users. As some folks describe, the drug is similar to a combination of heroin and methamphetamine. While that might be a bit of a stretch, the drug does have similar characteristics to bath salts. Of course, you can imagine

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Does Medication Therapy Management Actually Work?

Medication therapy management, or MTM, is a process that helps you understand your prescription medications and the effects they have on your body. The goal of MTM is to give you the most effective prescriptions while minimizing any negative side effects. This service has helped many people manage chronic health conditions like diabetes and heart

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