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BHG’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ben Nordstrom, explaining how medications support addiction treatment by reducing cravings, preventing relapse, and improving recovery outcomes.
Addictions

Why use medications during treatment?

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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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