Dr. Beth Dunlap - Medical Director

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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.

Symptoms of Vicodin Abuse

Vicodin is a prescription pain reliever that doctors use to treat moderate to severe pain. Although it is effective at providing pain relief, Vicodin can also be highly addictive. As such, it is not unusual for a user to develop a long-term addiction to the drug. Addiction is not always easy to identify, as a person can mask symptoms of Vicodin abuse.

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Prescription Drugs Definition

Substance abuse disorders are common in the United States. Americans regularly abuse and misuse prescription drugs. In fact, 18 million Americans misuse prescription drugs annually. The prescription drugs definition isn’t complex: prescription medications include all substances that can legally be administered and prescribed by your doctor. Unfortunately, prescription drugs, like illicit substances, carry the risk of abuse and dependency.

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Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Northern Illinois Recovery Center offers substance abuse disorder treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. We provide comprehensive detox, rehab, and aftercare to help you through every stage of recovery. Our licensed therapists combine evidence-based and holistic therapy that addresses both addiction and any mental disorders you may have. 

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Signs of Valium Abuse

Valium is a benzodiazepine that doctors prescribe to treat anxiety, seizures, or muscle spasms. While valium is effective in treating mental or physical conditions, it is also highly addictive. One of the reasons why valium is popular is because the euphoric effects it produces lasts a long time. As such, the signs of valium abuse may be easily identifiable.

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