When Drinking Becomes Alcoholism

by Hanley Center | Mar 22, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health and Addiction

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, over 14 million American adults struggle with an alcohol use disorder. As a result of quarantining and social distancing, COVID-19 has caused most people to isolate themselves. Yet, the isolation...

How Experiential Therapy Can Help with Addiction

by Hanley Center | Jan 28, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health and Addiction

If you’ve ever paid attention to your emotional response to a song, you’ve gotten an introduction to one of the main ideas behind experiential therapy. A song can take you to a specific time and place in life, along with uncovering a specific set of emotions tied to...

Gender Differences in Substance Use

by Hanley Center | Jan 4, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health and Addiction

Effective treatment programs understand how gender plays an important role in addiction. Gender differences in addiction and recovery can even play a role in the misuse of specific drugs or alcohol. That’s why a treatment resource designed with gender in mind can be a...

Best Inpatient Treatment Centers in South Florida

by Hanley Center | Dec 10, 2020 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health and Addiction

A choice to begin a recovery program at an inpatient treatment center suggests you recognize the severity of your addiction and realize it’s less likely you will sustain recovery through an outpatient program. While this self-awareness can be a helpful start, deciding...

Substance Abuse and its Effects on Older Adults

by Hanley Center | Dec 10, 2020 | Addiction Recovery, Mental Health and Addiction, Older Adult Addiction, Older Adult Recovery

Substance abuse among older adults is a multigenerational issue affecting adult children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As one of the adult children of an elder with a new alcohol or drug problem, you may be surprised when a loved one with no history of...

The Right Alcohol Treatment Programs in West Palm Beach

by Hanley Center | Oct 28, 2020 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health and Addiction

Residential Alcohol Treatment Programs in West Palm Beach Recognizing your loved one has a substance use disorder is a difficult first step in guiding them to recovery. For many, finding the right resources can seem overwhelming. There is a lot to consider when...