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Hanley Center and Psynchronous Break New Ground with Google Partnership

As a non-profit organization, part of Hanley's challenge is to get its message to more of the people who need to hear and do it in the most efficient manner. Psynchronous Communications, Inc., a Boston-based full-service marketing communications agency, has been working with Hanley Center for several years and recently helped Hanley integrate Google Audio Ads and Google Television into Hanley's marketing strategy. The results have been quite positive. Read more about this ground-breaking program.
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Hanley Center Launches Passport to Peace for Kids and Families

Passport to Peace, a program launched by Hanley Center's Prevention Services, issues a new kind of passport for elementary school children in grades K through 5, and it doesn't require travel. Instead, according to Lynn Geulzow, Director of Hanley's Prevention Services, the passport represents a trip in which kids learn to develop positive social attitudes and stop violent behavior.
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Hanley Hope Publishing Releases First Book

With the publishing of its first book, the non-profit Hanley Center, West Palm Beach, Florida, has formally launched Hanley Hope Publishing, which will specialize in recovery-related books, literature, audio/video and other media. The debut title is Men's Healing: A Toolbox for Life, co-authored by Alan Lyme, MSW, LCSW, CAP, Director of Education and Staff Development, Hanley Center, David Powell, PhD, and Stephen Andrew, LCSW, LADC, CGP, with forward by well-known author, John Lee.
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Kids' Place/Teens' Place Winter Session Begins January 24

Kids' Place/Teens' Place are Hanley Center Prevention programs designed to serve children ages 6-12 and 13-17 who have parent(s) or family member(s) dealing with substance abuse issues. The free ten-week, 90-minute programs helps Kids and Teens better understand that chemical dependency is a disease and how they may have been affected by addiction. Participants cover the following topics: Addiction, Feelings, Communicating Feelings, Safe People, Coping, Problem Solving, Treatment and Recovery. Sessions held at Hanley Center are directed in small groups to encourage and provide participants comfortable open discussions concerning the affects of chemical dependency. Session 10 invites all family members to attend for a night of fun activities. Call (561) 841-1214 to register for sessions. Attendance is open.
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Hanley Center and MDVIP Announce Alliance

Hanley Center and MDVIP, Inc., a national network of physicians who practice proactive, preventative and personalized healthcare announce a new partnership. Starting in Florida, Hanley will provide MDVIP and affiliated physicians with vital information relative to substance abuse and a patient referral mechanism for chemical dependency treatment.
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First Walk/Run a Runaway Success

Over 200 runners and walkers of all ages showed up at Okeeheelee Park to participate in Hanley Center's inaugural "One Step at a Time 5K". Led by committee chair Amanda Guelzow, the event was an overwhelming success. The event was a fundraiser for the Recovery Ambassador Program Hanley Center will be implementing in 2008. Thanks to all those that participated or volunteered!
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Prescription Drug Epidemic to be Focus of Community Forums

The Sarasota Coalition on Substance Abuse (SCoSA) will sponsor a free informative forum focusing on what has become a prescription drug epidemic in Sarasota County, especially among high school students. The forum will be held twice: from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at School District Offices on US 41 in the Landings (brown awning building), and on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at the Venice Community Center.
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Hanley Center's Prevention Department Receives Award

Hanley Center's Prevention Department has been presented the Silver Medalist Award for Healthcare Partners in Education by the School District of Palm Beach County. Hanley Center Prevention was selected out of 100 nominees for all of the prevention services it provides in the school system.

Carol Colleran honored with William F. "Bill" Callahan Award

The Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) has named Carol Colleran, Hanley Center, the recipient of the annual William F. "Bill" Callahan Award. Colleran, a leading advocate for older adults and recovery, is executive vice president of national affairs and public policy for Hanley Center, West Palm Beach.
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Illegal steroid use dangerous and often concurrent with opiate abuse

The recent suicide of WWE wrestler, Chris Benoit, and apparent murder of his wife and seven-year old son in suburban Atlanta has prompted discussion about the emotional and mental risks of non-medical anabolic steroid use. Dr. Barbara Krantz, chief medical officer of Hanley Center, says that these steroids are not only illegal without a doctor’Äôs prescription, they are dangerous drugs, with serious psychological and medical side effects.
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Hanley Center & Foundations Associates Present Landmark Conference

Hanley Center, West Palm Beach, and Foundations Associates present a landmark conference, A Healthy Spirit, Healing the Bodies and Minds of Men. The conference, April 22-25 at the PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, will feature such headline presenters as Andrew Weil, M.D.; the poet Robert Bly; Christopher Kennedy Lawford; Sam Keen and John Lee. Read entire article.
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Hanley and Alumni Roll with Nolen

Addiction and recovery experts from Hanley Center and alumni in successful recovery will join Charles Nolen, host of the weekly radio show "Rolling with Nolen: On the Road to Recovery" on WBZT 12:30 AM every Monday from 3 - 4 p.m. as part of The Hanley Center Series.
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Carol Colleran Receives Fairclough Recognition Award

Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs (CARP), Inc. honored Carol Colleran at its 21st Annual Gala, "Celebrating Life in Recovery." held in West Palm Beach, Florida on December 10. Colleran, a recipient of the Peter Fairclough Memorial Recognition Award, is a leading advocate for older adults and recovery, and EVP of National Affairs and Public Policy for Hanley Center...
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Hanley Alumni Authors Children's Book

Several months ago much to my delight and surprise an alumnus mailed a self-penned manuscript to me and asked that I review it saying, "Tell me what you think and give me some feedback..."
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Hanley's Monsignor Beshara Pens Inspirational Guide

An inspirational guide to finding deeper spirituality and meaning in life, by Ronald N. Beshara, STL, JCL. While grounded in the author's Christian experience, this is a book for everyone who wants to explore a relationship with God, self and others...
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The Aging Work Force is Growing

"I quit my job. I just can't juggle job and family anymore. I'm stressed to the max all of the time. I don't have enough hours in my day. I just can't do this any more." Carla was only 45 years old! "After age 35, it's hard to find a job," her mother advised. "And you're well past that age."
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Two top Hanley Center execs honored with committee appointments.

Dr. Barbara A. Krantz, chief medical officer for Hanley Center, has been appointed to The Palm Beach County Medical Society's (PBCMS) newly formed Physician Wellness Committee. In addition, Terry Allen, chief executive officer for Hanley Center, was appointed to the Heroes in Medicine Award Selection Committee for the PBCMS.
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Head of Hanley rehab center steering facility through growth

If there's one thing Terry Allen has learned in his more than 30-year career, it's to choose his words carefully. So when he describes why he decided in 2001 to leave his job as executive director of the 45th Street Mental Health Center after serving 20 years there, it's obvious that he's put some thought into his answer.
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First "Art of Recovery" Show features works by current and former patients of Hanley Center's art therapy programs

West Palm Beach, Florida, May 24, 2006 - More than 100 people made their way to the Marriott Hotel in West Palm Beach for the debut of the "Art of Recovery" Show. this first-time art show billed as a celebration of recovery featured works of all kinds (painting, pottery, sculpture and jewelry) by current and former patients of the Hanley Center's art therapy programs.
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America's elderly face growing drug addiction problem

BOSTON (Reuters) - When Patrick Gallagher first began nodding off at dinner, his family thought it was a symptom of old age. Their fears grew as it worsened. Withdrawing from the world at age 64, Gallagher was addicted to a cocktail of alcohol and prescription painkillers. "My whole life was centered around making sure I had an adequate supply of drugs and alcohol," said the former instructor at the University of Miami.
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Sports Illustrated selects Florida to participate in program on young athletes and drug prevention

The Florida High School Athletic Association and Hanley Center, in partnership with Sports Illustrated and the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), are pleased to announce that Florida has been selected as one of only four states to host the first Sports Illustrated ATLAS & ATHENA Conference on Drug Prevention and Health Promotion in Sports.
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Illegal steroid use dangerous and often concurrent with opiate abuse

The country is taking a closer look at non-medical anabolic steroid use. Dr. Barbara Krantz, Hanley Center Chief Medical Officer, says that these steroids are easy to get without a doctor's prescription.
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Former NFL Great to Help Hanley Center Patients Tackle Addiction

Hanley Center welcomes former NFL great, author and lecturer Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson as the newest member of Team Hanley.
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Florida, Michigan, Oregon and Virginia High School Athletic Associations Selected to Receive ATLAS & ATHENA Grants

The high school athletic associations in Florida, Michigan, Oregon and Virginia have been chosen to receive grants from SPORTS ILLUSTRATED and the Center for Health Promotion Research at the Oregon Health and Science University to inform educators about the problem of youngsters, drugs and sports and implement the landmark ATLAS and ATHENA steroid and drug prevent promotion programs.
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