Hanley Center
Hanley Center
With drug use among adults ages 65 and older on the rise, the number of older adults needing treatment has increased over the last two decades. It's projected to continue to rise throughout the remainder of the 2020s. As pioneers in treatment for seniors, Hanley...
Age-specific addiction treatment can provide older adults with the unique challenges they face during addiction recovery. This type of care takes into account the physical, mental, and social needs of this population. By addressing these needs, older adults in...
"Is Ritalin addictive?" is a question to ask your physician upon receiving a prescription for this medication or any medication. You likely know Methylphenidate under its brand name of Ritalin and its common usage to treat ADHD. The drug provides short-term benefits...
As mental health is an essential component of good self-care, prioritizing your mental health needs must be a choice you make at some point. How you respond to your mental health concerns will depend on the severity of your symptoms and how they impact your daily...
Bart Ross - Recovery Services Manager Early on in my own recovery journey, I was asked this question: "How free do you want to be?" I still ask myself this question often. So, this article will be my current thoughts on what it looks like to be free. What it looks...
Even if you’ve heard the term “bipolar disorder”, you may haven’t considered how it might relate to a loved one’s behaviors and drug use. Asking yourself, “What is bipolar disorder?” and taking time to understand how it’s affecting your family member are the first...
“Recreational therapy” may sound like a collection of fun activities, but it’s much more than that. When used to treat depression, it’s a valuable way to learn how to better manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Activities are chosen with a purpose in...
Lance Woodley, LSW, MSW, Th.M Neuroscientific Insights into the Phenomenon of Religious Experience The 11th Step and the religious experience: In the 11th Step, Mr. Wilson encouraged others to improve their conscious communication with a higher power through prayer...
While most people assume a person’s job is the first thing to suffer from an addiction, in reality, drug and alcohol abuse first manifests in dysfunctional relationships. The typical person suffering from an addiction has a pattern of unhealthy relationships. In the...