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The Blanchard Institute Provides Extended Care at Its Recovery Residences
“It is now well recognized that many persons with alcohol or drug problems require more than acute care interventions,” wrote Polcin, Mericle, Braucht, and Wittmand in their 2023 review of research on sober living houses (SLHs) also known as recovery residences. “Mutual-help programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), have been important because persons can stay…
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Family Support in Blanchard’s Resilience Group
Family involvement is crucial in anyone’s recovery journey. At The Blanchard Institute, we empower families to participate actively in the healing process. By learning and applying specific strategies, families can significantly impact the recovery trajectory of their loved ones. Our family-centered approach is designed to educate, support, and empower families to play a crucial role…
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Biosound Therapy at The Blanchard Institute
According to addiction expert Gabor Maté, “addiction is a complex psychological, emotional, physiological, neurobiological, social, and spiritual process.” Treating this complex disease effectively often requires individualized, holistic approaches involving multiple treatment modalities. Founder and CEO Ward Blanchard wanted The Blanchard Institute to be a modern clinic treating addiction but also functioning as a community resource,…
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Why Effective Collaboration Between Primary Care and Addiction Treatment Providers Is Crucial
Addiction is a complex disease, requiring a concerted treatment effort involving patients, their family members, and their primary care providers. According to the American Psychiatric Association, a “substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex condition in which there is uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences. […] People with a substance use disorder may…
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At The Blanchard Institute, Referring Professionals Are Part of the Team
Addiction is a complex disease, requiring a concerted treatment effort involving patients, their loved ones, primary care providers, and all other relevant healthcare professionals. At The Blanchard Institute, family members and referring professionals are considered part of the treatment team. We believe in inclusion and collaboration when it comes to caring for our clients. Founder…
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Workshops Empower Families at The Blanchard Institute
Addiction is a family disease. At The Blanchard Institute, we recognize that substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health issues profoundly impact not only the individual but also their entire family. “The family remains the primary source of attachment, nurturing, and socialization for humans in our current society. Therefore, the impact of substance use disorders…
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Blanchard’s Change Agents
The opposite of addiction is connection, it has been said. One of the most devastating aspects of addiction is the damage it causes to relationships with parents, family, and friends. The Blanchard Institute recognizes the important role of relationships in the healing process—especially within the family. Recovery from addiction is a challenging process and outcomes…
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Start Your Recovery With Blanchard’s Revolutionary Withdrawal Management Program
The addictive substances that have flooded a person with a severe substance use disorder (SUD)—often for years—typically have overpowered the body’s metabolism but with professional detoxification, there will be a rebound. “In the early weeks of sobriety, your long-abused body works hard to fix the damage,” wrote the authors of the acclaimed Recovery Book. A…
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Why Healthy Nutrition Is Key to a Successful Recovery from Addiction
With substance use disorder (SUD) rates in the United States rising, there is an urgent need for comprehensive treatment approaches. “The utilization of nutrition services in addiction treatment has not been standardized, but there is a growing trend toward incorporating registered dietitian nutritionists into the treatment team,” wrote David Wiss about the role of nutrition…
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Recovery Awareness Day: A Proud Blanchard Tradition
Achieving recovery from addiction is worth celebrating! People suffering from a substance use disorder (SUD) often still face stigmatization, even when in recovery. Although the opioid epidemic has led to more understanding, promoting awareness of the disease of addiction and how it can be overcome is still important. Recovery Awareness Day at The Blanchard Institute…