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.

Mixing Zyrtec and Alcohol: What You Need to Know

Alcohol Addiction /

Under no circumstance should you mix Zytrec and alcohol. It is not recommended to mix Zyrtec and alcohol as it can increase the side effects of both substances. Zyrtec (cetirizine) is an antihistamine that is used to treat allergies, hives, and other conditions. Alcohol can also cause drowsiness and dizziness. When these two substances are combined, they can amplify these effects and cause further impairments in coordination and judgment.

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Can You Overdose on Suboxone?

Addiction Treatment, Opioids /

Suboxone is considered a brand-name prescription that is utilized to treat opioid use disorder. It combines the two drugs naloxone and buprenorphine to help individuals struggling with opioid abuse and addiction overcome their physical dependence. Suboxone acts as a mild opioid medication that is utilized to treat mild pain, while naloxone will block the opioid receptors in a person’s brain and assist in preventing someone from experiencing a high if they take an opioid.

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The Effects of the Drug Speed

Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Information /

Speed, a street name for methamphetamine and amphetamine, is considered dangerous. It’s known for temporary euphoria but can cause severe side effects like aggression and heart problems. Its popularity among teens and young adults leads to risks such as addiction and even fatal overdoses. If you or a loved one has become addicted to speed, Northern Illinois Recovery Center is here to help you overcome that addiction.

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What are the Consequences of Drug Abuse?

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Information, Drug Rehab Centers, Mental Health, Rehab /
Drug abuse can happen to anyone. No one starts out wanting to be addicted to or abuse drugs, and some consequences come along with the lifestyle. Sometimes, just the knowledge of the consequences of drug abuse can be enough to deter someone from using drugs. While this isn't always the case, we believe it's still

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What Are The Side Effects Of Adderall?

Drug Information, Substance Abuse /

The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) as well addiction treatment centers in Illinois, witnessed a 650% spike in emergency room visits that were related to Adderall misuse or abuse from 2004 to 2011. There was a 100% spike from 2009 to 2011. Adderall is the brand name of the drug amphetamine-dextroamphetamine, which is a prescription medication fundamentally used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD symptoms. 

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