Dr. William Beecroft

Dr. William Beecroft, MD, DLFAPA, is medical director of behavioral health at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Dr. Beecroft is board-certified in general psychiatry, consultation-liaison and geriatrics specialties. He serves on the Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission.

Articles

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Health and Wellness
How to Find a Good Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility  
Health and Wellness
What is Transfer Addiction?
Health and Wellness
Celebrating the Holidays Safely
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Health and Wellness
How to Manage Summer Mood Disorders
Behavioral Health
Trauma and Stress Disorders Can Happen to Anyone
Man looks through prescription medications in his medicine cabinet looking for opioids
Pharmacy
The Risks of Keeping Opioid Prescriptions at Home
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Pharmacy
The Evolution of Pain Management
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Mental Health
Transition to Fatherhood Carries Risk of Depression
How to Help Someone with Alcohol Use Disorder 
Mental Health
How to Help Someone with Alcohol Use Disorder 
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Mental Health
Intergenerational Impact of Suicide on Children and Families  
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COVID-19
Pandemic Provided Perfect Storm for Substance Use and Abuse
Woman feeling down
COVID-19
The Link Between Mental Illness and COVID-19
Man looking distraught
Mental Health
Understanding the Link Between Opioid Use and Suicide
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Health and Wellness
How to Safely Use Opioids to Manage Pain
opioids
Community
Opioid Abuse in Someone You Love: Recognizing the Signs
Community
The Fight Against Opioids: Can a Drug Addiction Be Treated by Another Drug?
Coverage
How to Help a Loved One with a Substance Abuse Problem
Coverage
Need to Talk to Someone? Where to Get Help in Michigan
Privacy
Careers
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