Substance use disorder quickly leads to an inability to moderate alcohol, illicit drugs, and legal medications. The person suffering from substance use disorder will continue to use their substance of choice, despite the potential for serious side effects. This can be a painful reality when someone very close to you is affected by the disease. […]
HEALTHY DETACHMENT & UNHEALTHY AVOIDANCE: FAMILY COMMUNICATION STYLES When we work with families affected by substance use disorder, we make sure to address the topic of communication in our sessions. While there are many different communication styles, there are healthy and unhealthy ways to communicate during times of chronic stress. When it comes to substance […]
“No matter who we are or where we come from, we all know at least one person that is affected by substance use disorder. It can be anything from alcohol and street drugs, to prescription drugs and other addictive substances. Over the last few years, there has been a steady increase in the number of […]
Ward Blanchard was interviewed for a powerful series of 6 short TV segments on WBTV’s Channel 3 in Charlotte called, “Inside the Opioid Epidemic” in November. Ward’s piece was in episode 3, “it’s all around us.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Heather Jennissen, RN, BSN Director of Clinical Outreach inquiries@theblanchardinsitute.com Note: High resolution logos and photos available upon request. CHARLOTTE ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER POISED TO TAKE ON OPIOID CRISIS: The Blanchard Institute Achieves Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from the Joint Commission. CHARLOTTE, NC – December 19, 2017 – In 2015, public healthcare […]
