Key Takeaways Many people use the term “sex addiction,” but the medical community continues to debate the diagnosis. Regardless of the label, compulsive sexual behaviors can create real distress, strain relationships, interfere with work, and negatively affect emotional well-being. The behavior itself is only part of the picture. At The Blanchard Institute, we believe understanding […]
Key Takeaways Alcohol-related liver damage often develops gradually, which means many people don’t recognize a problem until significant damage has already occurred. Learning the early warning signs and seeking help before symptoms become severe can make a meaningful difference. The liver has an incredible ability to heal, particularly during the early stages of alcohol-related damage. That’s why identifying alcohol use disorder and beginning treatment sooner rather than later is […]
Key Takeaways At The Blanchard Institute, education is not an add-on to treatment. It is a core part of how we help individuals and families understand mental health challenges and the path forward before treatment even begins. Many families enter the journey feeling overwhelmed by stigma, fear, and conflicting information. Education helps replace uncertainty with […]
Navigating life after treatment presents special challenges and opportunities. The Blanchard Institute’s alumni program is designed to ensure you have the continuous support and resources needed to meet these challenges head-on. The valued members of our alumni community embody the spirit of “change agents”—someone who doesn’t just transform their own life but also profoundly impact […]
Pervasive feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or anxiety can result from traumatic experiences—with long-lasting consequences. “The effects of unresolved trauma can be devastating,” wrote psychologist Peter Levine in Healing Trauma. “It can affect our habits and outlook on life, leading to addictions and poor decision-making.” Trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions are known to […]
The famous five stages of the grief process were first introduced by Swiss-American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in the late 1960s. In order to deal with painful loss—especially the sudden loss of a loved one—people experience the stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally, acceptance. Although not all grief involves trauma, and not all trauma […]
The Blanchard Institute recently expanded treatment options at its Lake Norman facility. The brand new evening intensive outpatient program (IOP) is building on the success of other Blanchard programs. “Our modalities are highly successful because we use evidence-based treatment,” says Jennifer Harris, CADC, who manages the new program. You can see for yourself on August […]
The Blanchard Institute recently expanded treatment options at its Lake Norman facility. The new evening intensive outpatient program (IOP) is building on the success of other Blanchard programs. “Our modalities are highly successful because we use evidence-based treatment,” says Jennifer Harris, CADC, who manages the new program. One of the counselors at Lake Norman is […]
The Blanchard Institute’s intensive outpatient program (IOP) is designed to support individuals ready to take the next step in their recovery journey. Balancing rigorous treatment with the flexibility to engage in daily life, our IOP offers a structured path to independence while reinforcing the coping strategies and support systems essential for long-term wellness. Everyone should […]
“It is now well recognized that many persons with alcohol or drug problems require more than acute care interventions,” wrote Polcin, Mericle, Braucht, and Wittmand in their 2023 review of research on sober living houses (SLHs) also known as recovery residences. “Mutual-help programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), have been important because persons can stay […]
