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How Alcohol Metabolizes Differently as We Age
For many adults, a glass of wine with dinner or a beer with friends has long been a familiar ritual. But as we age, that same amount of alcohol may hit us differently, often more quickly and more intensely than it did years earlier. This change isn’t “all in your...
How to Talk to an Older Adult About Addiction
Talking to an older adult about addiction can feel intimidating, emotional, and even heartbreaking, especially when the person is someone you love and respect. Many families worry about damaging the relationship, offending them, or triggering shame. Others hesitate...
What Is Medetomidine? Understanding the Emerging “Rhino Tranq” Threat
Medetomidine is a potent veterinary sedative, used by veterinarians to induce deep sedation in animals for surgical procedures. Recently, it has emerged as a dangerous adulterant in the illicit drug supply in the United States, especially when mixed with opioids like...
Understanding the Family Disease Model of Addiction
Addiction seldom affects only one person. It impacts spouses, parents, siblings, children, extended family, and even close friends. At Hanley Center, we see every day how deeply substance use disorders disrupt relationships, communication, emotional stability, and...
Recognizing Hidden Signs of Depression in Women
Depression doesn’t always look the same. While many people associate depression with sadness or crying, the truth is that depression in women can present in subtle, easily overlooked ways especially when layered with responsibilities like caregiving, careers, or...
How Aging Changes Our Tolerance for Alcohol
By Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO, Hanley Foundation As we age, our bodies change dramatically, and so does our tolerance for alcohol. A single glass of wine at 75 is not the same as that same glass at 35, and the difference can have very real consequences. What’s Really...
How Substance Use Affects Heart Health
Substance use disorders (SUDs) don’t just affect the brain—they take a toll on the body too, especially the heart. The connection between long-term substance use and cardiovascular health is often overlooked, but understanding this relationship is critical. At Hanley...
Where Recovery Comes Alive: Fellowship Friday
By Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO, Hanley Foundation At Hanley Center, it's more than a meeting; Fellowship Friday is a sanctuary of courage, stories, and shared triumphs. At the end of every week at Hanley Center, something extraordinary unfolds. It doesn't happen behind...
Addiction Isn’t a Choice: Addiction Myths Debunked
Addiction is often misunderstood, and that misunderstanding can prevent people from getting the help they need. Whether shaped by stigma, media portrayals, or outdated beliefs, many of the most common ideas about substance use disorders are simply untrue. At Hanley...
Why Depression Looks Different in Older Adults
Depression is not a normal part of aging—but it often hides in plain sight. Here’s how to recognize the signs in older adults and why getting help early matters. Depression in Later Life: Often Overlooked, Frequently Misunderstood Depression affects millions of older...
What Is 7‑OH? Understanding the Risks of a Potent Kratom Concentrate
At Hanley, we're committed to educating individuals and families about emerging threats in the substance use landscape. One such concern is 7‑Hydroxymitragynine, or 7‑OH, a concentrated and potent derivative of the kratom plant. Nicknamed "legal morphine" for its...
Alcohol-Related Dementia: When Addiction Mimics Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Memory lapses, confusion, and trouble concentrating are often thought of as inevitable parts of aging, and these are symptoms we commonly associate with dementia in older adults. For some older adults, long-term alcohol use or a recent increase in drinking may be the...
Smoking and Recovery from Addiction
At Hanley Center, we understand that recovery is about more than abstaining from drugs or alcohol; it's about embracing a life of wellness, clarity, and long-term health. That's why it's essential to shine a light on smoking and recovery from addiction. Nicotine use...
Why People Don’t Seek Treatment for Addiction
Seeking treatment for addiction is one of the most courageous and transformative decisions a person can make. Yet, for many, it’s a step that gets postponed or avoided entirely. Despite the damage addiction can cause to our health, relationships, careers, and peace of...
Is There a Place for Spirituality in Modern Addiction Treatment?
By Lance Woodley, Th.M, MSW, LISW, CCTP, CMNCS - Clinical Chaplain In the modern landscape of addiction treatment, we often speak about integrated care: the mind, the body, and the emotional self. But what about the spirit? At Hanley Center, spirituality is not an...
Active Recovery vs. Passive Recovery
In recovery communities across the country, stories of relapse often share familiar themes. Individuals who had once embraced a program of recovery slowly began to disengage, skipping meetings, disconnecting from sponsors, and withdrawing from the fellowship that once...
Dangers of Mixing Alcohol with Prescription Drugs
It might seem harmless to have a glass of wine while taking your regular medication, but mixing alcohol with prescription or over-the-counter drugs can have serious, even life-threatening consequences. At Hanley Center, we’ve seen firsthand how combining substances,...
Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters
For many individuals living with addiction or mental health disorders, trauma is more than just part of their story, it's a driving force behind it. Trauma-informed care recognizes the profound impact that past experiences of harm, neglect, or loss can have on a...
What Is a Functional Alcoholic?
The term "functional alcoholic" is often used to describe someone who appears to maintain their responsibilities while struggling with alcohol use. They may hold a job, keep up appearances in their social life, and provide for their family, all while privately...
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a solemn time to honor and remember the brave individuals who gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives, in service to our country. While for many it marks a long weekend, for countless veterans, it is a deeply personal and emotional reminder of loss,...
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