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 […]
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 […]
“Approximately 21 million people in the United States have a substance use disorder (SUD); the number of family members impacted by a loved one’s SUD is exponentially greater,” wrote Alicia Ventura, MPH, and Sarah Bagley, MD in the Journal of Addiction Medicine in 2017. Affected family members of individuals with SUDs are at high risk […]
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) “addiction is a treatable, chronic, medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences.” In his 2022 book The Myth of Normal, addiction expert Gabor Maté offers a definition that isn’t all that different from ASAM’s although he avoids […]
Telling yourself it is time to pick up the pieces of your life and begin the journey of recovery through substance abuse treatment requires a lot of courage and resilience. Staying sober after addiction is no easy feat, but it sets you on the path to recovery. Addiction is a chronic condition, and to overcome […]
Coppell, TX – The Blanchard Institute and Youturn Health announced a partnership to provide education, peer coaching, and family support to potential residents to take meaningful steps toward receiving care for substance use and mental health conditions. Youturn Health will also provide family care to those with a loved one in treatment. The Blanchard Institute […]
Recovering from addiction is never a straightforward journey. It comes with many ups and downs, discoveries about yourself, and many setbacks. Getting through addiction takes a lot of time and effort, so one must seek help from friends and family and, most importantly, professional assistance. Addiction can have negative effects on various areas of our […]
After undergoing all the stages toward life-long recovery, you may wonder how you can help others overcome their battles with addiction. Though you can be a huge support in many ways, one that might appeal to you is advocacy. An advocate is someone who speaks out about a cause. In this case, your advocacy would […]
Men’s Health Month is an important time to shed light on the unique challenges and statistics surrounding men in recovery from substance use disorders. According to cultural standards and societal pressures, men are expected to be powerful, courageous, and in control. So, men in recovery frequently struggle with asking for help and obtaining treatment. However, […]
Since rehab facilities are expensive, “Does insurance cover rehab?” remains. Health insurance covers rehab partially or even in full. According to the Affordable Care Act, insurance should cover the costs of substance use disorder and mental health conditions. But what services will be covered? Will there be any out-of-pocket costs? This article answers all your […]
