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Evidence-Based Therapies for Substance Abuse
Substance abuse can take a devastating toll on individuals' lives, affecting their physical health, relationships, and overall well-being. Fortunately, there is a range of evidence-based therapies that have shown remarkable effectiveness in helping individuals...
Alcohol-Related Deaths
The decision to seek help for alcohol misuse is an important one, as problem drinking can lead to fatal consequences. If you have been contemplating how to get sober and stay sober, it's important to recognize the dangers that continued drinking presents to your...
Coping Skills for Long-Term Sobriety
Coping skills offer a framework for healthy social-emotional development that can be applied in many different kinds of situations throughout life. People who don't learn them early in life and practice them may face increasingly difficult circumstances without the...
What is THCa?
The availability of a form of cannabis known as THCa is on the rise across the United States, yet you may be unaware of its impact on your loved ones. Knowing how it’s acquired, its risk to consumers, and what dangers could come from consuming unregulated products...
What Is Tranq?
An emerging threat in Florida and beyond is coming from a decades-old medicine developed solely for use in animals. The medication Xylazine, known on the street as "tranq" or "tranq dope," has gotten the attention of both law enforcement and health officials because...
Complex Childhood PTSD
Several factors can lead to children with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) receiving delayed or restricted support early in life. These elements might differ based on the circumstances and setting. Still, some common causes include a lack of awareness,...
What are ACES?
If you experienced a form of childhood trauma, you might not be aware of how it directly and indirectly impacts your physical and mental health as an adult. Those traumatic or distressful chapters of your early life are known in the world of treatment as adverse...
Complex PTSD and Memory Loss
Psychological conditions, from depression to anxiety, can be a factor in memory loss among adults of any age. You may not know how one of these conditions, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), could contribute to memory loss related to a specific event or...
What is Xylazine?
A powerful sedative approved for use as a tranquilizer by Food and Drug Administration has been identified as a new threat in the sale of illegal drugs in America. It’s not one taken by itself, though. The drug called xylazine, referred to as “tranq”, is being added...
Depression and Alcohol
It can be difficult to understand how depression and alcohol misuse are related, especially if you're struggling with depression on your own. While every individual's journey is unique, there may be certain factors that can lead to an increase in substance use among...
Warning Signs of Suicide
Suicide is a difficult and complex topic, but it's important to know how to recognize when someone you care about may be experiencing thoughts about self-harm. Sometimes, the warning signs can be so subtle, they get dismissed as something less harmful. However, being...
Setting Boundaries in an Enmeshed Family
You've heard the term "dysfunctional family" but may not be as familiar with one particular type of dysfunction known as "enmeshment." An enmeshed family is one in which boundaries rarely exist or don't exist at all. The result can be detrimental to parents and...
Overdose Deaths in the United States
Each day in the United States, more than 130 people die as a result of an overdose. That's one death every 11 minutes. Mental health concerns and the ongoing effects of the pandemic continue to contribute to this reality. Drug overdoses are now one of the leading...
My Experience at Hanley Center’s Family Program
Adam Jablin, Hanley Center Alum Addiction is a family disease. It not only affects the person with addiction, but their family members and the family system itself. When one has the courage to sign up for the Family Program, they are given the opportunity to learn...
What Is Nitazene?
While misuse of opioids remains a serious threat in the U.S., not all opioids get equal attention. One opioid you may not have heard of yet is nitazene. Nitazene is a synthetic opioid with similarities to fentanyl and carfentanil. If you suspect a loved one has been...
Six Ways Alcohol Changes Your Brain
Alcohol is a drug, and like all drugs, it can potentially affect your brain. How alcohol affects your brain can change over time, depending on how much you drink, how long you've been drinking, and other factors. So, if you're concerned about how alcohol affects your...
Benefits of Mental Health IOP
Living with untreated depression, anxiety, or trauma can make every day feel overwhelming. When attempts to manage your mental health with medication and regular counseling still fall short, a mental health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) may be able to provide...
What Cocaine Does to Your Body
A cocaine user recognizes the moment the drug enters their bloodstream, yet might not truly understand its effect on their body. Beyond the initial intense feelings and high energy, the harm being done to you through cocaine use can be severe and long-lasting....
Lessons From A Lotsaholic!
Adam Jablin, Hanley Center Alum This is what I personally learned at Hanley Center on July 14th, 2006. I still use these lessons to this day to encourage, inspire and connect others to get clean and sober. Many people I meet get the experience and the strength, but...
Hanley Center Counseling – A Community Resource
By: Tommy C. McGee LMHC, CAP, QS | Clinical Director - Hanley Center Counseling Hanley is excited to expand our services at Hanley Center by providing outpatient services at Hanley Center Counseling (HCC). Hanley Counseling Center serves as a bridge to our West Palm...
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