Author name: Dr. Beth Dunlap

Licensed Physician and Surgeon Dr. Beth Dunlap, a board-certified addiction medicine and family medicine physician, and is the medical director at Northern Illinois Recovery Center. She is responsible for overseeing all the integrated medical services at both campuses. Beth completed medical school, residency, and fellowship at Northwestern University, where she continues to serve on the faculty as a member of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. She has extensive experience in addiction medicine at all levels of care, and her clinical interests include integrated primary care and addiction medicine, harm reduction, and medication-assisted treatment.

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Finding Motivation During Addiction Recovery

During addiction recovery, you will face a new life without the burden of drugs and alcohol. While a clean, healthy lifestyle will dramatically improve your overall quality of life, it isn’t always easy. Breaking free of your addiction takes dedication and a strong will and, at times, it can seem like you’ll never escape its grasp.

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How to Stop Alcohol and Drug Cravings

Once you resolve to stop drinking or using drugs, your road to recovery is a lifelong process of saying no to your cravings. It can be challenging to figure out how to stop alcohol and drug cravings. Each person has a different set of physical and psychological triggers. With help from a drug and alcohol detox center, you can learn different strategies for reducing cravings and managing withdrawal symptoms.

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How Long Do Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Symptoms Last?

How long do benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms last? There is no definitive answer to the questions. Some symptoms may last for a few hours, while some can last for several months after you quit taking the drug. In rare cases, some people may experience withdrawal symptoms for several years after quitting. A benzodiazepine addiction treatment program can provide

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