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BHG’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ben Nordstrom, explaining what new patients can expect during intake, including assessments, care planning, and introduction to behavioral health and addiction services.
Awareness and Stigma

What can I expect at intake as a new patient?

Learn what to expect during your new patient intake | BHG appointment. Dr. Ben Nordstrom explains assessments, medical evaluation and more.

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Awareness and Stigma

Effective Coping Skills to Manage Cravings

Discover effective coping skills for cravings. Learn practical strategies and healthy distractions to manage substance use triggers and support addiction recovery.
Professional staff member conducting patient intake interview at computer desk during onboarding process.
Addictions

New Patient Onboarding at BHG

Learn the patient onboarding process at BHG and what to expect at your first appointment, from assessment to goal setting and supportive care.
BHG leadership explaining how counseling is integrated with medical care, therapy, and behavioral health services to provide coordinated support and improved recovery outcomes.
Counseling and IOP

How is counseling integrated with other disciplines?

Integrated addiction treatment combines counseling and medical care to support whole-person recovery and better patient outcomes.
Couple smiling together in recovery center office setting with shelving and real recovery signage background.
Awareness and Stigma

A Story of Love & Support

A Story of Love & Support shares how Tiffany and Caleb found recovery together through treatment, support and hope at BHG.
BHG's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ben Nordstrom, is discussing ways families and loved ones can support someone with substance use disorder through compassion, education, and treatment-focused care.
Addictions

How can you help a loved one with substance use disorder?

Learn how to help a loved one with substance use disorder through support, communication and connecting them to treatment.
BHG’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ben Nordstrom, discussing strategies for managing triggers and cravings in addiction recovery, including coping mechanisms and behavioral techniques.
Addictions

How can you manage triggers and cravings?

How can you manage triggers and cravings? Learn practical strategies, support tools and ways to stay on track in recovery.
BHG’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ben Nordstrom, explaining the importance of counseling in addiction treatment and behavioral health to support recovery, coping skills, and long-term wellness.
Counseling and IOP

Why is counseling so important?

Why is counseling so important? Dr. Ben Nordstrom explains how counseling supports healing, recovery and long-term success in treatment.
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Treatment and Recovery

How To Navigate the Holidays in Addiction Recovery

The holidays can bring up challenges for people in addiction recovery. Discover tips on how to stay committed to recovery while enjoying the festivities.
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Awareness and Stigma

Three Simple Habits to Support Addiction Recovery

Routines and healthy habits to establish early in your recovery that will greatly reduce the friction you may experience over the course of your treatment.