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.

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Alcohol and Anger: Why Alcohol Can Lead to Aggression

Some would argue that of all the potentially dangerous and harmful substances out there, alcohol is one of, if not the most accessible. Anyone over the age of 21 can legally purchase alcohol, no questions asked. Not only that, but it’s practically everywhere. Gas stations, grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants. It’s almost nearly impossible to avoid.

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ADHD & Alcohol: How They’re Connected

Ever wonder why it seems like you can never just have one drink? As someone living with ADHD, your brain works a little differently, making you more prone to chasing the dopamine rush of alcohol. The truth is, ADHD and alcohol don’t mix well, and for good reason. When you have a drink, your ADHD symptoms seem to vanish as your brain gets flooded with feel-good chemicals, giving you a temporary escape from the daily challenges of living with a neurodiverse mind. The problem is that this escape is fleeting, and the more you drink, the worse your symptoms become.

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