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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,...
Is Marijuana Addictive? Everything You Need to Know
As marijuana becomes increasingly legal and widely used, across the country, questions about its safety and answering the question of whether marijuana is addictive is more critical than ever. While many believe marijuana is harmless or “non-addictive,” science tells...
Is Ecstasy Addictive?
The use of party drugs like ecstasy, also known as MDMA or Molly, is increasingly common among young adults. As a loved one, learning that someone you care about has used ecstasy can be deeply concerning. Naturally, questions arise: Is ecstasy addictive? What are the...
Is Alcohol a Depressant?
The term “depressant” can be confusing, especially when it’s mistaken for the emotional state of depression. But in medical and clinical terms, a depressant refers to a substance that slows down brain activity and central nervous system function. So, is alcohol a...
Coping with Social Anxiety Disorder
Feeling nervous in certain social situations is normal, but for some, these feelings go far beyond occasional discomfort. Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a chronic mental health condition that can deeply affect every aspect of daily life. When left untreated, it can...
College Mental Health: Where And Why Students Struggle
In recent years, college campuses across the country have seen a troubling rise in the number of students seeking treatment for serious mental health conditions. These students are not simply stressed about exams; they are battling diagnosable disorders like...
Borderline Personality Disorder: Understanding the Complexities
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most commonly misunderstood and misdiagnosed mental health conditions. Its symptoms can vary widely, overlap with other disorders, and manifest in ways that challenge individuals and those around them. For millions...
Addiction and Identity: Rebuilding Who You Are in Recovery
One of the most transformative aspects of addiction recovery isn't just physical sobriety, it's rediscovering or redefining your identity. For many individuals, substance use becomes so intertwined with how they see themselves that imagining life without it feels not...
Grounding Techniques for Anxiety
Anxiety can be overwhelming. It often feels like your thoughts are racing, your heart is pounding, and your body is stuck in "fight or flight" mode. Whether you're dealing with occasional anxiety or a chronic anxiety disorder, grounding techniques for anxiety can help...
Marijuana and Pregnancy: What Expecting Mothers Need to Know
As marijuana becomes more socially accepted and legally accessible across the country, many people—including pregnant women—are left wondering: Is it safe to use marijuana while pregnant? The short answer is: no amount of marijuana use during pregnancy has been proven...
What Is EMDR?
When people talk about trauma therapy, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and distressing memories, one term that often comes up is EMDR. But what is EMDR, how does it work, and who can benefit from it? In this article, we’ll demystify EMDR and explore why it’s...
Binge Drinking on the Rise in Young and Middle-Aged Women
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines binge drinking as four or more drinks for women or five or more drinks for men consumed on the same occasion—typically within about two hours—raising blood‑alcohol concentration to 0.08% or...
PTSD in First Responders and Veterans: The Hidden Battle After Service
For first responders and veterans, service is more than a career—it's a calling. Whether running toward danger as a firefighter, paramedic, or law enforcement officer or serving in combat zones as a military member, these individuals dedicate their lives to protecting...
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