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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
