by Dr. Rodney C Brunson | Aug 26, 2020 | Alcohol Use Disorder
The number of drinks, exceeding a certain number of drinks, can become severe drinking. Severe drinking should be managed by an addiction medicine physician. The specialist may tell you that you have “Alcohol Use Disorder” or AUD. The defining criteria by the DSM 5...
by Dr. Rodney C Brunson | Aug 14, 2020 | Adult Family Medicine
What is Family Medicine? Family medicine is a specialty which incorporates the following disciplines: Internal Medicine Primary Care Adolescent Medicine Pediatrics Psychology Psychiatry This medical specialty provides continuous healthcare for the individual/family...
by Dr. Rodney C Brunson | Dec 19, 2019 | Pain Management
The way physicians treat chronic pain has evolved since I began treating pain while serving in the United States Air Force. Back in the mid 90’s we would prescribe copious amounts of opioids and non-opioids liberally mainly because we were informed that we did not do...
by Dr. Rodney C Brunson | Dec 12, 2019 | Onsite Counseling Services
Due to COVID-19, this service has been temporarily suspended. Please inquire with Dr. Brunson for alternative options. On site individual and group counseling is available to patients and family members. Our approach combines 12 step philosophies with behavior...
by Dr. Rodney C Brunson | Dec 12, 2019 | Medical Marijuana
Marijuana Today When it comes to using Medical Marijuana today, one may be pleased to know that you don’t have to smoke it and you don’t have to get high anymore. When I mention this to my baby boomer patients that they can find relief from pain, anxiety, seizures,...
