Addiction & Recovery Articles
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National Addiction Professionals Day 2025Every year on September 20th, the addiction treatment community pauses to recognize the individuals who dedicate their lives to helping others recover from addiction. National Addiction Professionals Day, established by NAADAC, The Association for Addi … |
Can we talk about alcoholism and Anthony Bourdain?
Food writer Hadley Tomicki, with his daughter, takes a photo Monday of a new mural of Anthony Bourdain on a...
How to get someone to go to rehab – 4 Steps
How Do You Help Someone on Drugs who Doesn't Want Help? You know that your loved one needs to stop abusing drugs or...
What is the Difference Between a Slip and Relapse?
What Does Relapse Mean in Drug Use or Alcohol? Relapse in drug use refers to the return to drug use after a...
HALT: The Dangers of Hunger, Anger, Loneliness, and Tiredness
The key to maintaining a life in recovery is a combination of self-care and self-awareness. By taking care of...
Substance Abuse In Nursing – Why It happens
Why do some nurses have Substance Abuse problems? People are often surprised to learn that substance abuse in nursing...
The Most Important Gift You Can Give This Season
If your family member has a problem with drugs or alcohol, getting treatment sooner than later is very important....
Why PTSD Can Lead to Addiction
Formerly called shell shock, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was once believed to only affect war veterans....
Our work to help addicted physicians featured in The Washington Post
Bradford Health was recently featured in The Washington Post for our success in helping physicians overcome addiction....
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: What’s the difference?
When looking into addiction treatment programs, it’s important to know the difference between inpatient and outpatient...
Back to School and Drugs – How to Be Proactive in Preventing Drug Use
For most teens, going back to school evokes all kinds of emotions, from excitement to fear and anxiety. School also...
Marijuana: it’s more dangerous than you think
Is Marijuana Dangerous? While marijuana has been a hot topic lately marijuana is still an addictive drug that...
Bradford Medical Director Receives Prestigious Industry Designation
Dr. Michael Wilkerson recognized by the American Society of Addiction Medicine as a Fellow due to his significant...