″I'm gonna die young, so I gotta take a big piece out of life.″ — Steve McQueen There are few icons of mid-20th century cinema and few symbols of "cool" who were as readily identifiable in their heyday as Steve McQueen. McQueen star vehicles like The Magnificent Seven, Bullitt, Papillon, The Great Escape and The ... Read More
The Experience Blog
FHE Health is comprised of a team of professionals dedicated to improving our patients well-being. In this section our experience is used to weigh in on current events including legislation and trends as well as expert opinion articles directly contributed by our staff. The proof of our program is our Alumni, so we often feature articles from those who have completed our program. They offer real-life stories of struggle, hope and a new life. In our blog you’ll also find out about upcoming events and community impact efforts FHE Health is taking part in.
An Expose of “King of Cool” Steve McQueen: The Drugs and the Domestic Violence
Five Tips for Living with a Recovering Addict
In the realm of addiction treatment, recovery isn't a finite event. Instead, it's a lifelong journey that starts with initial sobriety and lasts for the rest of a substance abuser's life. Temptation will always be there, and sobriety will be dominated by ups and downs. For those living with a recovering addict, the ... Read More
How to Beat the Alcoholic Shakes
The term alcoholic shakes is used to describe a common symptom of alcohol withdrawal in which the person experiences tremors or shakes. These are especially common in the arms and hands. While it's true that many people who have been addicted to alcohol for years may experience tremors or shakes related to their ... Read More
3 Truths About Imodium Misuse That Are Hard to Stomach
Imodium is a drug that's not well understood, despite being commonly used to ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease and a whole host of other conditions that affect the digestive tract and cause diarrhea. People have come up with ways to use Imodium other than as directed by the drug ... Read More
How to Fess Up About an Addiction to a Spouse
How to talk about your addiction is a huge hurdle for many people as is how to tell someone about addiction. Many people living secretly with an addiction don't know how to take the first step in seeking help for it by admitting to addiction. Of the estimated 20.3 million adults in America with a substance use disorder ... Read More
How to Recognize Signs of Trauma in Children of Addicted Parents
Regardless of age, we are always influenced by our parents. These influences are not solely the genetic factors inherited from our biological parents, but also their behaviors, habits, morals, and communication skills we learn from our caregivers. Life with an alcoholic and/or drug addicts and be unpredictable, ... Read More
5 Personality Traits That Are Prone to Anxiety
Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Worrying about a bill, a mistake at work, or if your child will pass their math class is often inevitable. But persistent anxiety that is overwhelming and seemingly impossible to control is frequently a clinical condition that may not go away without treatment. According to ... Read More
What Does It Feel Like to Be Dope Sick? A Must-Read Before Quitting Heroin
Most people who suffer from substance abuse issues understand that detox and withdrawal come with some unpleasant side effects, but for heroin and opiates, it takes another form. Even those who have never tried to get sober hear the stories from friends and other users of being "dope sick," and fear of this feeling can ... Read More
