The damaging effects of growing up with a parent or parents with a substance abuse problem are unique. Children of drug addicts can find support from self-help groups like Al-Anon, yet coming to terms with addiction-related childhood traumas can be scary and confusing. Learning about dealing with drug-addicted parents ... 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.
6 Coping Tools for Adult Children of Drug Users
Body Image and Social Media Questionnaire
Americans have long had complicated relationships with their body image. But in recent years, the rise of social media has added another layer of complexity. Bombarded with images of toned arms, legs, and rock-hard abs in their newsfeeds, many people struggle with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and their own body ... Read More
What Do Drug Dealers Look Like?
If you’ve seen an episode of “Narcos”, “Queen of the South”, or even “Breaking Bad”, you may already have an image in your head of what American drug dealers look like. While determining how much the illicit narcotics industry in America is worth may be difficult, experts estimate that global drug trafficking today ... Read More
Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community
Life isn’t always easy for members of the LGBTQ+ community (people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or other orientations). According to a recent report for National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the majority of ... Read More
The Dangers of Drinking and Driving
In 2019, more than 10,100 Americans died as a result of alcohol-related driving accidents. In total, these deaths accounted for nearly 1 in every 3 traffic-related fatalities across the country. While nearly 1.1 million people were arrested for driving under the influence in 2019, that number represents only one ... Read More
How to Manage Holiday Stress and Anxiety
Whether it’s the time with family, endless piles of holiday traffic, or wish lists for family and friends so long you aren’t sure how you’ll pay for it all, the most wonderful time of the year isn’t so holly or jolly for those dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression. Identifying Key Sources of Holiday Stress When ... Read More
Effects of Mental Illness: The Dangerous Mind
Any death is tragic, but losing a loved one to a potentially treatable mental health disorder can be particularly painful. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 Americans suffers from mental illness during any given year. Additionally, adults suffering from mental illness in the U.S. die ... Read More
Debunking 4 Common Excuses for Not Seeking Treatment
Deciding to go to rehab for a drug or alcohol problem is a commitment. The same is true for those who may have been struggling with their mental health and choose to enter inpatient treatment. The journey to that decisive moment can often look more like a squiggly line than a straight trajectory, because almost any ... Read More
