The Addiction Crisis Dr. Docekal On Prevention, Recovery, & The Future Of Behavioral Health

In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Pappert Docekal to explore the neuroscience, social influences, and behavioral patterns driving addiction in today's world. As the CEO of Hanley Foundation, Dr. Docekal is leading efforts to prevent substance misuse through education, advocacy, treatment access, and recovery support.

Join us as Dr. Docekal shares her vision for addressing addiction at its roots and explains why prevention may be one of the most powerful tools we have in combating substance use disorders…

Hit play to find out:

• How addiction affects the brain and influences human behavior.

• Why prevention and early intervention are critical in reducing substance abuse.

• The ways that social media can contribute to addiction trends today.

• How loneliness, technology, and modern lifestyles may increase vulnerability to addiction.

Dr. Docekal holds a Bachelor of Arts from Chatham College, a Master of Business Administration from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh, and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. In addition to her role at Hanley Foundation, she founded the Lyrae Group, a consulting firm focused on philanthropy, where she served as Managing Director until 2023.

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