This article was originally published by Birmingham Medical News and written by Mike Wilkerson, MD Corporate Medical Director at Bradford Health Services. With the...
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....
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...
Why You Should Not Self Detox from Alcohol
One of the most challenging parts of overcoming any substance addiction is beginning the recovery process. For a patient with alcohol use disorder, getting started is...
Setting Boundaries
Introduction Your loved one is starting a recovery journey—a mission to work on a fundamental aspect of themselves. One thing that you need to understand is that they...
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...
Drug Rehabs in Alabama
Looking for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs in Alabama? According to the latest available data reported by the Alabama Department of Mental Health*, the drug...
Is Involuntary Commitment for Substance Abuse Treatment Legal in Alabama?
Question: Is involuntary commitment for drug abuse legal in Alabama? Answer: No, forcing someone into substance abuse treatment, also known as involuntary commitment,...
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 alcohol and have confronted him or her about it....
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 rehabilitation. While both programs have a lot in...