A few days ago, I had to have a tough conversation with the kids. I had to explain that most likely Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the usual festive gathering, filled with the laughter of our huge Italian family. Their reluctance and immediate imaginative solutions warmed my heart but also ignited the reality of this ... 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.
Adapting to a Change of Plans this Holiday Season Without Sacrificing Sobriety
Substance Abuse in College Students
Updated February 4, 2021 College is often a time when young people experiment with new and sometimes risky behaviors. Among them: binge drinking and the use of recreational drugs. But just how prevalent really is substance abuse on college campuses, and how much should prospective students and their families be ... Read More
Alumni Outlook: Surviving the Holidays 2020
Entering recovery means you are setting yourself up for a lot of ‘firsts’. Some are amazing and fill you with gratitude, others are difficult and cause a lot of fear. Your first winter holiday season in recovery will usually gear towards the difficult side. Throw in the monkey wrench that is Covid-19 and we have a set ... Read More
How Outpatient Drug Rehab Can Improve Recovery Outcomes
Risks of relapse are much higher during the first year of recovery from drugs and alcohol. Yet there are also supports that help many people successfully stay sober (and are in fact critical to successful, long-term sobriety). Outpatient drug rehab is one of them. It’s actually the gold standard for treatment, ideally ... Read More
What Are the Most Common Struggles in Early Recovery?
Rates of relapse in early recovery from drug and alcohol addiction are quite high nationwide: 40-60 percent, the National Institute on Drug Abuse has said. (That percentage is similar to those for other chronic diseases.) But why? For answers, we turned to Art Jacob, who is the director of our Sober Skills program. ... Read More
My Girlfriend Parties All the Time — What Do I Do?
When two people enter into a relationship, it's normal for them to experience some conflicts. Each partner has their own set of values, goals and priorities that guide how they spend their time and money. Most people hope to find a partner whose lifestyle habits and philosophies align with their own, but often, couples ... Read More
The Newest Florida Street Drugs
A look back on 2019 drug trends in Florida reveals patterns of substance use across the state as well as some new drugs emerging on the scene. Although there continue to be statewide declines in cigarette smoking and alcohol abuse, vaping rates have risen and new designer drugs have emerged. 2019 Overview Florida ... Read More
How to Plan Ahead for Potential Triggers in Early Recovery
Whether you are new to recovery or a veteran of this new lifestyle... it would be fair to say that you have most likely explored the idea of having to face triggers in sobriety. If you're anything like me, those intrusive thoughts kept me fearful that I would forever live a boring sober life once I left FHE Health. I ... Read More
