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What Makes Hanley’s Older Adult Program Different?
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...
Benefits of Age-Specific Addiction Treatment for Older Adults
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...
No Alcohol in Any Form at All?
By: Bart Ross, Recovery Services Manager I like to call the Doctor's Opinion the most important piece of useless information in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this article, I'm going to focus mainly on the physical craving that Doctor Silkworth writes about...
Are You Ever Too Old to Get Sober?
Regardless of how long your loved one has had a drinking problem, there is no cutoff age for finally getting sober. Your loved one may have started abusing alcohol in the Sixties or Seventies and it's a way of life, or they may have only become a heavy drinker...
Risk factors of OCD and Alcoholism
OCD and alcoholism can be linked in individuals who turn to drinking to reduce the compulsive behaviors tied to their condition. While alcoholism can provide a mask for OCD, it can also intensify the severity of OCD symptoms. Any casual use of the term OCD...
Percocet Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline
Percocet withdrawal symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, that may be made worse if the drug’s been taken for a long time. Withdrawal symptoms can appear within 24 hours of last taking Percocet, and most physical symptoms can continue for up to five days....
What is Cognitive Processing Therapy?
Dr. Anna Lisa De Lima, PH.D., LHMC, QS, NCC - Executive Clinical Director Cognitive Processing Therapy, or CPT, is a form of therapy that has been shown to be effective in helping people who have experienced trauma. CPT is a talk therapy designed to help people...
Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
Commonly abused prescription drugs include opioids, depressants, and stimulants. Prescription drug abuse affects nearly every age group in the U.S., with one in four teens reporting misusing or abusing prescription drugs at some point, usually gaining access in family...
Spiritual Awakening
Bart Ross | Recovery Services Manager A Spiritual awakening as the result of the 12-Steps happens when our ego experiences an infinite sense of reality and truth. The way we think, feel, and act changes. We realized what we had believed was our truth really was false...
Alcohol Use Rising in Older Adults
As the youngest Baby Boomers approach the age of sixty, the rising rates of alcohol use among this entire generation are getting attention. Alcohol’s impact on an aging brain and body can be significant, especially for seniors already taking prescription medications...
Is Ritalin Addictive?
"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...
PTSD Treatment and Facts
Post-traumatic stress can follow a single traumatic event or multiple traumas experienced by one person. However, when signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appear, it's essential to learn how to manage its symptoms in healthy ways. Let's take a look at...
You’re Not Alone: Common Mental Health Disorders
In a culture that looks at enduring struggles as a noble act, the message to many people suffering silently from mental health issues is to just stay strong and deal with it. Buying into this thinking can contribute to a sense of isolation and powerlessness. With...
Types of Depression
Did you know there are several types of depression? If you suffer from depression, learning more about your specific type of depression can shape your steps to respond to it. For example, let’s look at several depression types and explore when and if inpatient...
Alcohol Abuse in Seniors
Seniors living alone aren’t the only ones at risk for abusing alcohol. Even those living in community settings, such as nursing homes, can develop a serious drinking problem. Recognizing this kind of substance use in a loved one over the age of 65 is critical in...
Benefits Residential Treatment for Mental Health Disorders
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...
How Free Do You Want To Be?
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...
Hanley Center Opens Residential Mental Health Program
WEST PALM BEACH – Hanley Center at Origins is pleased to announce the opening of its Mental Health Program on May 30, 2022. This valuable new program will meet the critical need for residential treatment for people who do not identify as having substance use...
Veterans and Substance Use Disorders: Breaking the Stigma
Veterans face a unique set of challenges when returning home from service. Unfortunately, one often overlooked challenge is the link between veterans and substance use disorders. Many veterans struggle with addiction after returning home, but due to the stigma...
What is Bipolar Disorder: Signs, Diagnoses, and Treatment
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...
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