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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?

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Dr. Benjamin Nordstrom

Dr. Benjamin Nordstrom is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist and nationally recognized expert in addiction medicine. He has led national treatment organizations, served on ASAM guideline committees, and held faculty appointments at Dartmouth College and the University of Pennsylvania.

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