Dr. Beth Dunlap - Medical Director

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.

Getting Help For Addiction And Mental Health

Holistic Approach, Mental Health, Triggers /
Dual diagnosis occurs when a mental health disorder and addiction are present. One may cause the other. To improve addiction recovery, mental health disorders need treatment as well and at the same time. This type of addiction treatment program can help restore overall wellbeing, health, and quality of life. At Northern Illinois Recovery, we offer

Getting Help For Addiction And Mental Health Read More »

4 Benefits of Outpatient Treatment Program

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Recovery /
The goal of addiction treatment is to effectively change behaviors to prevent drug or alcohol's continued use. In nearly every case, this starts with a consultation and assessment. For some people, outpatient therapy is the right first step. It may also be a follow-up to inpatient treatment. The road to recovery often includes at least

4 Benefits of Outpatient Treatment Program Read More »

The Stages of Addiction Recovery

Addiction Treatment, Recovery /
Addiction recovery is a long process. It begins when something motivates the addict to change and ends when the individual has regained their financial, physical, emotional, and relationship health and positively changed their behavior. Two University of Rhode Island psychologists, James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente, broke the process into five stages. Those stages of recovery

The Stages of Addiction Recovery Read More »

ketamine addiction symptoms

How Codependency and Addiction Relate

Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment /
Codependency often exists alongside addiction. Another way codependency is referred to is as a sort of relationship addiction. Someone who is codependent often has problems establishing boundaries with others, may exhibit people-pleasing tendencies, and may try to fix others. A person who has an addiction is often in a relationship with someone who is codependent.

How Codependency and Addiction Relate Read More »

klonopin and xanax difference

What Is Trauma-Informed Care In Addiction Treatment?

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Rehab, Substance Abuse /
Many factors may have contributed to the onset of your substance use disorder. While these illnesses are different for everyone, past trauma is one of the leading reasons for drug and alcohol abuse. Fortunately, the addiction treatment facility at Northern Illinois Recovery can help you overcome trauma and substance use disorders. The program seeks to

What Is Trauma-Informed Care In Addiction Treatment? Read More »

4 Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Painkillers

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment /
If you are suffering from an alcohol use disorder, the risk of abusing other substances is often high. Most people who binge drink also abuse prescription painkillers, such as opioids. Individuals often engage in polysubstance abuse to enhance the euphoric or sedating effects of other drugs. At Northern Illinois Recovery, we can help you overcome

4 Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Painkillers Read More »

3 of the Most Dangerous Party Drugs

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Information /
Partying and clubbing is a long-held American tradition, especially for teenagers and young adults. Unfortunately, most parties involve party drugs (mostly psychoactive substances) to heighten the enjoyment. Party lovers and parents of teenagers need to gather substantial knowledge about such drugs. It can help maintain safety at parties. In Northern Illinois Recovery, we can help

3 of the Most Dangerous Party Drugs Read More »

Scroll to Top

CALL NOW: 855.786.1978