American Despair and Addiction
In 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that life expectancy at birth in the United States was 77.5 years, which is 1.1 years higher than in […]
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The Role of Family Support in Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery commonly faces concerns such as re-entering society as a sober individual, dealing with emotional and psychological issues, financial difficulties and legal issues, controlling cravings and triggers, and rebuilding […]
What Is Tough Love?
“You must practice tough love!”“Let them hit rock bottom!” For decades, we’ve heard these common recommendations come from the medical profession, therapists, friends, and even the recovery community itself. Unfortunately, […]
Detoxing From Alcohol and How We Can Help
When you are addicted to anything, it becomes a routine, and stopping it can be difficult. For example, alcohol is the most dangerous and addictive drug in the world, and […]
How to Talk to Teens About Substance Abuse
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is an annual, week-long health observance that was created to spark conversation among young adults around the science of drug abuse and addiction. This […]
Outpatient Detox Services Available Now
At The Blanchard Institute, we offer varying levels of outpatient care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and the many co-occurring mental health disorders that often accompany these dependencies. […]
September is National Recovery Month
As an organization that engages with people dealing with substance use issues, our ultimate goal for everyone that walks through our doors is recovery. This month, The Blanchard Institute, along […]
Alcohol Awareness Month
As knowledge, treatment, and prevention for COVID-19 continue to improve, we are finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel; however, it cannot be ignored that […]
The Truth About Alcohol
It’s no secret that alcohol is the most prevalent drug used in the United States of America. With its wide availability, low price, and socially acceptable status, many would be […]