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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...
Hanley Center to Offer a New Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program
WEST PALM BEACH – Hanley Center is pleased to announce the opening of its Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) on April 10, 2023. This valuable new program will meet the critical need for outpatient services for individuals with mental health disorders....
What is Narrative Exposure Therapy?
By: Deborah Kuzmin, LCSW - Executive Director of Hanley Center According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), substance use disorders are among the most common mental health disorders in the United States. Unfortunately, many who...
How Alcohol Impacts Sleep
Sleep is essential to good health and well-being, but getting the rest you need can be difficult. If you're struggling with insomnia, alcohol might seem like a quick fix. It has a long history of use as a sleep aid. However, studies have shown that alcohol may help...
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...
Making Amends with Family
Making amends with family is an important part of the recovery process. In fact, two of the 12 Steps (8 and 9) are specifically about making amends. Unlike apologizing, making amends involves acknowledging the hurt, amending your behavior (demonstrating changes...
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...
The Link Between Trauma and Addiction
Trauma and addiction are directly linked and can begin as early as childhood and adolescence. Unresolved trauma can impact a person for life and contribute to the development of substance use disorders. Trauma therapies have proven valuable in addressing past trauma...
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?
Cognitive Processing Therapy, or CPT, is a form of therapy that has been shown to be effective in helping people who have experienced post-traumatic stress. CPT is a talk therapy designed to help people understand and process their traumatic experiences and reduce the...
Insurance Can Cover up to 100% of Treatment
We offer free, no obligation health insurance benefit checks. If you are currently insured, your treatment could be covered partially or in full.
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