Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) affect a person’s brain and behavior, leading to their inability to control their use of substances like drugs, alcohol, or medications. Overcoming an SUDs can be an immense challenge, but with realistic goals, support, and the help of caring professionals, addiction recovery can be achieved.
The Blanchard Institute offers a wide range of comprehensive, individualized outpatient treatment programs with or without supportive housing for substance use and mental health disorders. Located in the Charlotte, NC and Lake Norman, NC, these programs include Outpatient Detox, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, Sober Living, and Alumni Services.
After working closely with this team for over a year, I am thoroughly impressed. With their patient-centered approach, experienced staff, efficient operations and fantastic moral compass that they built around, it doesn’t get much better. This is exactly where I would send a loved one as they are in good hands.
Justin
Possible Signs of Substance Use Disorder
Though each individual is unique, here are some of the most common symptoms individuals experience when struggling with a substance use disorder:
- An inability to moderate or control alcohol use.
- Frequent cravings or withdrawal symptoms between uses.
- Family members or friends express concern about your drug or alcohol use.
- Dishonesty with friends or family about your usage habits.
- Loss of employment or problems in school due to drug usage.
- Financial or legal problems due to substance abuse.
- Driving, gambling, or engaging in other risky behaviors while under the influence.
- Going to extremes to acquire more drugs or alcohol.
- Requiring greater amounts of the substance to feel satisfied.
- Feeling like you have lost control of your drug usage.
If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these signs or is in need of addiction recovery treatment in the Charlotte or Lake Norman area, give us a call at 704-288-1097. We’re here to help.
FAQs
Substance Use Disorders are a brain disease, and, like many other diseases, it can be:
• Genetic – Some individuals are more likely than others to be affected.
• Progressive – It worsens over time if not properly treated.
• Fatal – It can ultimately lead to death without treatment.
• Predictable – The outcomes are consistent, regardless of the individual.
While there is no “cure” for substance abuse, addiction recovery is possible – meaning alcohol and drugs are “no longer active” in the body. It’s important to keep in mind that individuals will always be susceptible to alcohol or drugs even though they may not currently drink or use drugs, and they may need to make significant lifestyle changes in order to stay in recovery. Addiction can have such a deep impact on individuals that, even when they no longer use or drink, their addiction has left a lasting impact on the way they view themself and the world around them.
The Blanchard Institute is proudly in-network with a variety of insurance providers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare, and more. If you or a loved one is in need of addiction recovery treatment in the Charlotte or Lake Norman area, verify your insurance benefits or give us a call at 704-288-1097.