Everyone at The Blanchard Institute is eager to expand our outpatient services and support with a second North Carolina addiction treatment facility. This new Lake Norman location comes in part as a response to the astonishing increase in both reported cases and deaths related to mental health and substance abuse since the onset of the […]
The new year is upon us and although the world around us may still seem wobbly, we can steady our lives by prioritizing our mental health. In the United States, almost half of adults (46.4 percent) will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. This is the time of year many people resolve to take […]
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, […]
PAIN MANAGEMENT WITHOUT OPIOIDS As our country’s opioid epidemic continues to impact every state, community, and town in the United States, the shocking toll of this epidemic has caught the attention of the press, the government, and the healthcare system. The overdose statistics and national financial burden of the epidemic continue to rise as the […]
Substance use disorder quickly leads to an inability to moderate alcohol, illicit drugs, and legal medications. The person suffering from substance use disorder will continue to use their substance of choice, despite the potential for serious side effects. This can be a painful reality when someone very close to you is affected by the disease. […]
When we work with families affected by substance use disorder, we make sure to address the topic of communication in our sessions. While there are many different communication styles, there are healthy and unhealthy ways to communicate during times of chronic stress. When it comes to substance use disorders, your loved one who is suffering […]
“No matter who we are or where we come from, we all know at least one person that is affected by substance use disorder. It can be anything from alcohol and street drugs, to prescription drugs and other addictive substances. Over the last few years, there has been a steady increase in the number of […]
WHAT CAUSES SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS? Alcoholism and substance abuse disorder may be two of the least-understood diseases in the world. An unhealthy and faulty dependence on drugs and alcohol can often stem from isolation, loneliness, depression, and other mental and environmental health factors. Many non-addicts often state that a person suffering from addiction simply lacks […]
