Amphetamines are a group of stimulant drugs that affect the central nervous system. They cause faster communication between your brain and body, making you more alert and physically active. Some commonly prescribed amphetamines are Adderall and Dexedrine. However, methamphetamines are a more potent form of amphetamines ... 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.
Amphetamines and the Link to Psychosis
LOLZ: Laughter as a Healthy Coping Mechanism
There are not many things better in life than witnessing something so comical that it produces a guttural belly laugh. Why is it so great? Laughing naturally releases endorphins into your brain. Endorphins are the 'feel good' chemical that gets spread in our brain when we enjoy something. Think about eating that ... Read More
Lessons I Have Learned in Recovery
When describing my recovery journey, I do not say that I am recovered. This suggests that recovery ends. I think it is quite the opposite. Recovery and wellness, for me, is an ongoing journey. Recovery is a continuation of willingness to learn new things and admit the lessons learned along the way. The main lessons I ... Read More
The Benefits of Writing Poetry for Recovery
Addiction recovery poems are powerful tools that mental health professionals use when working with people recovering from an addiction. For some people, seeing how others have experienced similar things gives them hope, and writing their own poems can help them process their feelings and overcome their past. This guide ... Read More
The Modern Man’s Guide to Spiritual Wellness
I tend to cringe a little when I hear people use the word ‘spirituality.’ That’s not at all a knock against the practice, I believe I am a very spiritual person, but I found in early recovery it was a term used so much for way too many things. I include myself in that statement. I used it too much. When I got out of ... Read More
How to Help Someone with Mental Illness Who Won’t Take Their Meds
In the United States alone, approximately one in five adults are living with some type of mental illness. Of those people, about a quarter experience a serious mental illness that significantly impacts their ability to lead a healthy, productive life. Making the decision to seek treatment for a mental illness is its ... Read More
2022 “Hope for Healing” Graduate Recipient Amy Burrell Found Calling from Parolees with Mental Illness
When the call came in, it was about one of Parole Agent Amy Burrell’s clients. He had become extremely agitated and combative in an encounter with the police. Could Burrell come calm him down and de-escalate the situation? Upon arriving, Burrell could see that by now her client was “fighting the police and staff.” ... Read More
6 Practices That Empower My PTSD Recovery
As addressed in my last article, PTSD is a tricky thing. Quite frankly, it can impact all areas of life and for me, increases feelings of hopelessness. Not only did traumatic events take away my power in the moment, the lingering effects of PTSD feel like they do the same for me. The good news is that there are things ... Read More
