Monday, April 27, 2009

BHOPB offers A Hero's Journey Codependency 5 Day Workshop

A Hero's Journey is a 5 day intensive codependency workshop program offered by Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches. Anyone effected by addiction can benefit from attending this program. Learn more about A Hero's Journey by clicking here.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Dr. Mullaney Founder CEO BHOPB

Dr. Mullaney intro at Clearwater Addictions Conference on Addiction Research & Development. Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is one of the few if the only treatment center that has it's own Research & Development Department. Learn more - click here: www.bhpalmbeach.com/research.asp .

Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches Research & Development

Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, or better known as BHOPB, is one of the few if not the only drug alcohol addiction treatment center in the country that has a fully staffed research and development department. Behavioral Health continues to set the standard that other treatment centers follow.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF THE PALM BEACHES

Assessment, Education and Research Department

Articles: Published and Pending


· Weiner, M, Mullaney, D. (2006). Are ‘the Basics’ More Important Than Innovation?, Addiction Professional, 4:2, 27.
· McIlveen, J.W., Mullaney, D., Weiner, M., Diaz, N., Horton, E. (2007). Dysthymia and Substance Abuse: A New Perspective, Counselor, 8:2, 30-34.
· Diaz, N., Horton, G., McIlveen, J., Weiner, M., Nelson, J. (2008). Dysthymia among Substance Abusers: An Exploratory Study of Individual and Mental Health Factors, International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, (accepted, available on-line at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11469-008-9158-0, pending hard copy publication).
· Horton, E. G., Diaz, N., Peluso, P., Mullaney, D., Weiner, M., & McIlveen, J. Relationships between Trauma, PTSD Symptoms, Dissociative Symptoms and Lifetime Heroin Use among Substance Abusers in Residential Treatment. (accepted, pending publication, Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling)
· Diaz, N., Horton, E.G., McIlveen, J., Weiner, M., & Mullaney, D. (Submitted for Review, November 18, 2008). Dysthymia and its comorbid relationship with other mental health disorders among flight attendants in residential substance abuse treatment. (submitted 11/18/08, under review, International Journal of Mental Health)

· Horton, E. G., Diaz, N., McIlveen, J., Weiner, M., & Mullaney, D. Mental Health and Substance Use Characteristics of Flight Attendants Enrolled in In-Patient Substance Abuse Treatment. (accepted, not published International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction.)
· Diaz, N., Horton, G., Green, D., McIlveen, J., Weiner, M. (2008). Relationship between spirituality and depressive symptoms among inpatient substance abusers, (submitted to Counseling and Values, pending review).
· Diaz, N., Green, D., & Horton, E. G. Predictors of depressive symptoms among inpatient substance abusers. (accepted, not published, International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction.)

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Christian Drug Addiction Treatment at BHOPB


The Christian Track at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches focuses on spiritual power as it relates to the recovery process. The group explores the different aspects of God’s grace which is available through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Group discussions focus on real spiritual power as it is revealed in God’s word. This is a highly interactive group process where each individual is given the opportunity to experience God’s grace applied to their own personal stage of recovery.

Overcomers - A Christian 12-Step Program
The primary goal of Overcomers is to build relationships
with God, self, and others. In small groups of five to ten people, a safe, loving environment is offered. Within this confidential setting, members work through life controlling problems. Overcomers is open to all who sincerely want help in dealing with specific issues that seem to be hindering them from living a healthy and functional life - personally, emotionally and spiritually.