Alcohol Archives - Bradford Health Services

The Rise of Alcohol Abuse Among Women

When you picture someone struggling with alcohol, what image comes to mind? Most people think of a man having issues with alcohol as common media tropes depict a male...

What Is a Functioning Alcoholic?

It might be a friend, family member, or colleague. They consume alcohol regularly and rarely go to an event or get-together without alcoholic drinks. They might even...

8 Signs of Alcohol Addiction

How can you tell if someone’s casual or social drinking is becoming a problem? Unfortunately, it isn’t always crystal clear. However, some behaviors may indicate a...

Can you Keep your Job while in Rehab? Balancing Work and Addiction Treatment

“I can’t miss work.” People often delay starting their drug or alcohol treatment. They do this because they are scared of losing their job or delaying career goals....

Spotting the Signs of Employee Drug or Alcohol Abuse

In June of 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 13% of Americans said they had started or increased their substance use to cope with the...

Understanding How Addiction Affects the Brain

This article is the second part of a series on Understanding Addiction, adapted from Bradford Medical Director Dr. Mike Wilkerson's presentation. Click here for part...

What is Medication Assisted Treatment?

A dangerous disease has swept over the country. It affects all communities and has sadly taken countless American lives. It has only increased in severity in the past...

Drug Rehabs in Tennessee

Looking for Treatment Programs in Tennessee? According data reported by the Tennessee Department of Health*, the drug overdose death rate continues to increase. This...

Should I Seek Help for Alcohol or Drug Use?

By Zach Ludwig, LPC-MHSP Deciding to seek help with substance use issues for yourself or a loved one is difficult. Denial, rationalization, and avoidance mark the...

The Major Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder — and the 3-Step Treatment Process

People with alcohol use dependence cannot control their alcohol usage, leading to negative outcomes in many aspects of their life. By Chaunie Brusie You may have heard...

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