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Hanley Center Named Best Residential Addiction Treatment Center in West Palm Beach by Newsweek
Hanley Center ranked No. 3 best residential addiction treatment center in Florida for 2026. West Palm Beach, Fla. (September 2, 2026) ─ Newsweek, a trusted voice in global media, has recognized Hanley Center as the top residential addiction treatment center in West...
Addiction in High-Functioning Professionals Who Never “Hit Rock Bottom”
Clinically reviewed by Dr. John Dyben, DHSc, LMFT, MCAP, – Chief Clinical Officer, Hanley Center The usual picture that people hold of addiction is one of someone whose life has totally broken down, with lost jobs, damaged relationships, financial ruin, or legal...
How to Support a Loved One with a Mental Health Disorder
Clinically reviewed by Dr. John Dyben, DHSc, LMFT, MCAP, – Chief Clinical Officer, Hanley Center When someone you care about is living with a mental health disorder, it can be difficult to know what to say, what to do, and how to help. You may feel worried,...
Signs of High-Functioning Alcoholism
Clinically reviewed by Dr. John Dyben, DHSc, LMFT, MCAP – Chief Clinical Officer, Hanley Center Many people picture alcoholism as something that causes obvious problems, job loss, financial struggles, legal issues, or visible health decline. But for some individuals,...
What is Cychlorphine?
Cychlorphine is a highly potent synthetic opioid, up to 10 times stronger than fentanyl, linked to a growing number of overdose deaths in the United States. Often mixed with other drugs and difficult to detect, it poses a significant and emerging public health risk....
Stimulant Use and Heart Risk
Clinically reviewed by Dr. John Dyben, DHSc, LMFT, MCAP – Chief Clinical Officer, Hanley Center Stimulant use and heart risk are closely linked, as substances like cocaine and methamphetamine can significantly increase heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the...
What is Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD)?
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD) is a rare but distressing condition in which a person continues to experience visual disturbances long after the effects of a hallucinogenic drug have worn off. While many people assume psychedelic substances are...
What Is Amanita Muscaria? Effects, Toxicity, and Emerging Addiction Risk.
Updated 8/10/2026 Bright red with white spots, Amanita muscaria, often called the “fly agaric” mushroom, is one of the most recognizable mushrooms in the world. But beyond its storybook appearance, this mushroom is increasingly being marketed and sold across the...
How Alcohol Metabolizes Differently as We Age
For many adults, a glass of wine with dinner or a beer with friends has long been a familiar ritual. But as we age, that same amount of alcohol may hit us differently, often more quickly and more intensely than it did years earlier. This change isn’t “all in your...
How to Talk to an Older Adult About Addiction
Talking to an older adult about addiction can feel intimidating, emotional, and even heartbreaking, especially when the person is someone you love and respect. Many families worry about damaging the relationship, offending them, or triggering shame. Others hesitate...
What Is Medetomidine? Understanding the Emerging “Rhino Tranq” Threat
Medetomidine is a potent veterinary sedative, used by veterinarians to induce deep sedation in animals for surgical procedures. Recently, it has emerged as a dangerous adulterant in the illicit drug supply in the United States, especially when mixed with opioids like...
Understanding the Family Disease Model of Addiction
Addiction seldom affects only one person. It impacts spouses, parents, siblings, children, extended family, and even close friends. At Hanley Center, we see every day how deeply substance use disorders disrupt relationships, communication, emotional stability, and...
Recognizing Hidden Signs of Depression in Women
Depression doesn’t always look the same. While many people associate depression with sadness or crying, the truth is that depression in women can present in subtle, easily overlooked ways especially when layered with responsibilities like caregiving, careers, or...
How Aging Changes Our Tolerance for Alcohol
By Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO, Hanley Foundation As we age, our bodies change dramatically, and so does our tolerance for alcohol. A single glass of wine at 75 is not the same as that same glass at 35, and the difference can have very real consequences. What’s Really...
How Substance Use Affects Heart Health
Substance use disorders (SUDs) don’t just affect the brain—they take a toll on the body too, especially the heart. The connection between long-term substance use and cardiovascular health is often overlooked, but understanding this relationship is critical. At Hanley...
Where Recovery Comes Alive: Fellowship Friday
By Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO, Hanley Foundation At Hanley Center, it's more than a meeting; Fellowship Friday is a sanctuary of courage, stories, and shared triumphs. At the end of every week at Hanley Center, something extraordinary unfolds. It doesn't happen behind...
Addiction Isn’t a Choice: Addiction Myths Debunked
Addiction is often misunderstood, and that misunderstanding can prevent people from getting the help they need. Whether shaped by stigma, media portrayals, or outdated beliefs, many of the most common ideas about substance use disorders are simply untrue. At Hanley...
Why Depression Looks Different in Older Adults
Depression is not a normal part of aging—but it often hides in plain sight. Here’s how to recognize the signs in older adults and why getting help early matters. Depression in Later Life: Often Overlooked, Frequently Misunderstood Depression affects millions of older...
What Is 7‑OH? Understanding the Effects, Risks, and Addiction Potential of This Kratom Compound
Updated 7/10/2026 Clinically reviewed by Dr. John Dyben, DHSc, LMFT, MCAP, – Chief Clinical Officer, Hanley Center At Hanley Center, we help people understand new and emerging substances linked to substance use disorders and mental health concerns. One of these...
Alcohol-Related Dementia: When Addiction Mimics Cognitive Decline
Updated 8/4/2026 Clinically reviewed by Dr. John Dyben, DHSc, LMFT, MCAP, – Chief Clinical Officer, Hanley Center It's easy to assume memory loss or confusion is simply part of aging or a sign of dementia. But for some older adults, long-term alcohol use may actually...
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