“You must practice tough love!”“Let them hit rock bottom!” For decades, we’ve heard these common recommendations come from the medical profession, therapists, friends, and even the recovery community itself. Unfortunately, these two themes rooted in concepts of tough love, could not be more inaccurate or hurtful to the health of our suffering loved ones and […]
Substance abuse – the excessive consumption of drugs or alcohol – can have severe consequences on an individual’s daily life, including physical and mental harm, relationship and work problems, and even legal issues. Recognizing substance abuse in loved ones can be challenging as they may try to hide their addiction. However, there are telltale signs […]
To those struggling with addicted loved ones, We see you. We see the way you show up every time. We see you put your needs on hold. We see the long hours you spend wishing you could do more. Your immense capacity for unwavering love and support has a greater impact than you know. But […]
May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in an effort to educate the public on the effects of mental illness, encourage those who are struggling to seek help, and to break the stigma of feeling uncomfortable talking about mental health. This month, NAMI is promoting the message of “Together for Mental Health,” to show […]
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is an annual, week-long health observance that was created to spark conversation among young adults around the science of drug abuse and addiction. This year it falls from March 21st through the 27th. Although this dialogue is primarily focused on education for teens, the information we share can be […]
At The Blanchard Institute, we offer varying levels of outpatient care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and the many co-occurring mental health disorders that often accompany these dependencies. Each of these different treatment programs is uniquely designed to work for each individual client. We understand that everyone has different needs and will require […]
As an organization that engages with people dealing with substance use issues, our ultimate goal for everyone that walks through our doors is recovery. This month, The Blanchard Institute, along with treatment centers across the country, is recognizing National Recovery Month, celebrating those in the recovery community, while encouraging others that recovery is possible for […]
Over the last 20 years, the United States has lost almost 1 million mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, sisters, brothers, aunts and uncles, and friends due to drug overdose-related deaths. Every year on August 31, International Overdose Day is recognized as the world’s largest campaign to end overdose. The Blanchard Institute holds this commemorative day very […]
You may have heard and seen the name Purdue Pharma making headlines lately, and if you are familiar with the opioid epidemic, you most likely agree with our team at The Blanchard Institute when we say, “it’s about time!” Purdue Pharma is the company behind the addictive painkiller OxyContin. OxyContin is responsible for taking the […]
TBI provides telehealth / virtual services for all levels of outpatient care Dear Clients, Families & Friends, First and foremost, we hope that you and your family are remaining safe and healthy throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. As we navigate this global and community challenge, we find ourselves learning to embrace new levels of disruption, change, […]
