Headwaters FL

12/29/2025

Recovery should never be out of reach.
Your donation to the Lifesaver Scholarship Program provides hope, access to care, and a second chance at life. Learn more and donate here: https://headwatersfl.org/donate/

12/26/2025

Addiction is complex, and recovery is not a simple journey. This article looks at what makes opioid addiction
so difficult to overcome and why empathy, evidence-based care, and long-term support matter.

Discover why opioid addiction is so hard to overcome, from withdrawal to brain chemistry, and explore proven paths to recovery and support.

12/25/2025

May this season bring you moments of peace, comfort, and connection with the people who matter most. Happy holidays from Headwaters 🤍

12/24/2025

We’re re-releasing one of our most meaningful conversations. 💛

In this special episode of The Hanley Effect, Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal sit down with Lance Woodley, Clinical Chaplain at Hanley Center, to explore the role of spirituality, presence, and purpose in addiction recovery.

From ritual and neuroscience to grief, healing, and rediscovering self-worth, Lance shares profound insight into what it means to treat the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

🎧 Watch the full episode of The Hanley Effect now: https://hanley.info/44AJm1b

12/22/2025

Many don’t realize how common high risk drinking is among older adults. Awareness can make a real difference!

12/19/2025

Feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Take a break and check out this article on self-care practices for executives. From meditation to exercise, many ways exist to reduce stress and improve mental health. Take care of yourself so you can continue to lead with clarity and focus.

In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of self-care and provide tips for incorporating it into your daily routine.

12/17/2025

What if you could see what’s happening in the brain during addiction, anxiety, or trauma and then train it toward recovery?

On the latest episode of The Hanley Effect, Hanley Center’s Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Angelo Asheh, M.D., and neuropsychologist Dr. Yianoula Alexakis, Psy.D., explain how neuropsych testing, QEEG “brain mapping,” and neurofeedback give clinicians objective data to personalize care, and give patients measurable hope.

In this episode, we discuss:
• How brain–behavior assessment clarifies what’s really driving symptoms
• What QEEG shows about sleep, anxiety, attention, and mood networks
• Why treating both substance use and underlying mental health is essential
• Neuroplasticity: the brain’s capacity to change

🎧 Watch now at https://hanleyfoundation.org/podcast/alexakis-and-asheh/.

12/15/2025

In our fast-paced lives, it can be challenging to focus on the present moment. We often spend more time thinking about what’s coming up in the future or dwelling on things in the past, causing us to miss out on the present. The encouraging news is that mindfulness can be seamlessly incorporated into everyday activities.

Here are some practical tips to help you begin your mindfulness journey!

12/12/2025

Discover the healing power of equine therapy. This article explores the many benefits of working with horses to improve mental and emotional well-being. From reducing stress and anxiety to building self-confidence and communication skills, equine therapy offers a unique and effective approach to healing.

Learn the benefits of equine therapy as part of a comprehensive executive treatment program at Headwaters in Florida.

12/10/2025

How do we actually build resilience? 🧠💪

On this episode of The Hanley Effect, Dr. Carol Chu-Peralta of Center for Resiliency explains resilience as capacity, a skill we can train. We dig into posttraumatic growth, breaking generational patterns, why trauma is subjective, and why family systems work accelerates healing.

🎧 Listen now to learn:
• Resilience, defined: Not a personality trait, but a capacity to respond effectively to stress, and it can be developed.
• How “life experiments” help kids (and adults) bounce back
• Ways to stop passing pain from one generation to the next

👉 Watch the episode here https://hanleyfoundation.org/podcast/carol-chu-peralta/ or listen from your favorite podcast provider.

12/08/2025

Our Family Support Group is a free virtual resource designed to help families and friends navigate the challenges of loving someone with a substance use disorder. These weekly groups take place virtually on Tuesdays at 12 pm ET and Wednesdays at 7 pm ET. Facilitated by our clinical team, these sessions provide a safe space to share experiences, gain insights, and focus on your well-being.

No registration needed—join us via Zoom. Together, we can build a network of hope, healing, and resilience. For more information, visit hanley.info/familygroup.

💚 You are not alone. We’re here to support you!

12/05/2025

Benzodiazepines are medications often prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. While they can be effective short-term solutions for specific medical conditions, long-term use, misuse, or taking higher doses than prescribed can lead to dependence and addiction. This article provides insight into how benzodiazepines affect the brain, risks of Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND), and how to seek help.

In this article learn the possible long-term effects from benzodiazepine withdrawal and why professional help is needed to stop using benzos.