One of the biggest hurdles to overcoming addiction has to be going through the drug or alcohol detox process. Without the proper knowledge or support, withdrawal symptoms and cravings associated with detox can keep you from ever achieving the long-term recovery you or your loved one deserves. And even worse, attempting to detox on your […]
Is your loved one dealing with an addiction? For them, the experience can be very lonely and isolating. They may think they’re the only person struggling in the family. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Addiction is a family disease, after all. Addiction can even be rooted in issues among the family, such […]
Did you sleep well last night? If you worked late, binge watched a favorite TV show, or recently had a baby, then probably not. Many of us struggle to get enough sleep or good quality sleep. Parents of young children can particularly relate. When you’re navigating trauma and recovery, you can struggle with poor sleep […]
“Treatment” is a vague term that can mean different things in different contexts, and different situations may call for different treatment methods. That’s why there are a number of therapies you may participate in during an evidence-based addiction treatment program. At The Blanchard Institute, we believe it’s important to take a holistic, innovative approach to […]
As a child on the playground, did you ever find yourself responding to a slight by chanting, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me”? Wouldn’t it be nice if that childish retort were really true? In reality, words can hurt. And in the world of addiction recovery and mental […]
You’ve known your brother or sister for your entire life — or the majority of it. They likely played an influential role in who you are today. So, no doubt, it’s challenging to see them struggle with substance abuse, causing addiction and family to intertwine in unpleasant ways. But now they’re in a recovery program […]
Is your loved one in treatment for addiction? If so, they need you now more than ever. At The Blanchard Institute, we know that family members like you play an integral role in your loved one’s recovery and ongoing healing. That’s why we don’t just treat the individual, we equip families with the knowledge and […]
Relapse is a significant concern for anyone on the path to recovery from addiction. Understanding and managing triggers is essential to maintaining sobriety. Triggers are stimuli that evoke cravings or urges to use substances. They can be emotional, social, environmental, or even physical. Recognizing these triggers and developing strategies to cope with them can help […]
Addiction is often described as a relationship pathology. “Substance use disorders (SUDs) negatively affect individual social functioning,” wrote Pettersen, Landheim, et al in their 2019 study on how social relationships influence substance use disorder recovery. “In spite of a well-known tendency to consider SUD recovery an individual concern, several studies have evidenced that these processes […]
Introduction The Invitational Model of Intervention offers a unique and compassionate approach to addressing addiction. Unlike traditional intervention methods, which often involve confrontation and surprise, the Invitational Model emphasizes collaboration, respect, and open communication. This approach aims to create an environment where individuals struggling with addiction feel supported rather than attacked, facilitating a smoother path […]
