“What kind of people go to rehab?”  There isn’t a simple answer to this question because anyone can be affected by addiction. This also means that anyone can choose [...]

As a new patient at Bradford Health Service’s Warrior Lodge addiction treatment facility, Adam Owens focused on the differences between himself and his peers. He was 23 years old with a [...]

From the outside looking in, Bo Mullins seems like a guy who has it all. But when the patients at Bradford Health Service’s Warrior Lodge get to know him and his story, they quickly understand [...]

Evidence suggests that people who struggle with dependence on one substance, such as alcohol or heroin, are at risk for developing an addiction to another substance. Unlike the concept of [...]

National Recovery Month increases awareness and understanding of substance use disorders and mental health. It encourages people in need of recovery services and treatment to seek the help they [...]

Drug and alcohol abuse has a significant impact on the workplace, with an estimated 15.5 million employed individuals admitting to illicit drug use, according to SAMSHA. Substance abuse causes [...]

Before the First Stage – Pre-Alcoholism Alcoholism does not appear without warning. Many signs exist before someone becomes dependent on alcohol. In this early stage, called Pre-Alcoholism, [...]

When your loved one becomes consumed by the disease of addiction, it affects every aspect of their life, including their relationship with you. Loving someone who struggles with substance use [...]

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 person is developing an [...]

This article was originally published by Birmingham Medical News and written by Mike Wilkerson, MD Corporate Medical Director at Bradford Health Services. With the imminent emergency of the Covid [...]

Vacations, parties, and outdoor recreation: Summer is the season of fun! However, the celebrations and gatherings can make maintaining a sober lifestyle more complex. These five tips can help you [...]

People do not decide to enter an addiction rehab program lightly, even when they know they have a problem. Circumstances are different for each person seeking addiction treatment. However, many [...]

Steps of Faith, a specialty (faith-based) rehab program at Bradford, provides addiction treatment focusing on biblical principles, relating different scriptures to each of the 12 Steps. Combining [...]

Medication-assisted treatment is being used to treat alcohol and opioid use disorders more frequently than ever before. This increase in popularity stems from a multitude of benefits that go [...]

“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. Many are also afraid [...]

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 one: Understanding [...]

One of the first questions many ask when considering a program for addiction treatment is “What does rehab cost?”.  Some people affected by drug and alcohol addiction may not seek [...]

The most flourishing addiction rehab programs tailor treatment to the individual’s clinical, emotional, and spiritual needs. For those who feel connected to their faith, their spiritual needs may [...]

This article is part one of a new series, Understanding Addiction. The dictionary defines addiction as “the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or [...]