When it comes to long-term recovery, slogans commonly heard in peer-support meetings can offer much-needed encouragement. These simple yet acute phrases provide hope and inspiration to those on their journey to sobriety. The Rise of Recovery Slogans The 12-step movement started in the 1930s with the founding of ... 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.
12-Step Slogan Series: “One Day at a Time”/“Keep it Simple”/”Let It Begin with Me,” etc.
Why Mental Health Memes Resonate with Us
Mental health memes have become a popular way to share complex feelings and ideas using a clever combination of words and images. These memes can touch on inner struggles while also providing humor. These memes can make emotional burdens feel lighter and help people connect with others online. They've grown beyond ... Read More
Sleeping Pill Overdose and Addiction: The Risks of Narcotic Sleeping Aids
Sleep disorders can be incredibly impactful on a person's health. Improper sleep can cause chronic health issues and depression. Additionally, it can affect an individual's ability to make a living or nurture a healthy social life. This is part of the reason it's become common to use sleeping pills. Just like many ... Read More
Free Support Groups for Addiction and Mental Health
Having support through addiction is essential, but you need different kinds of support for different situations. Even if you have a family full of people willing to help, they aren't necessarily what you need. However, support groups for family members of alcoholics can make things easier by connecting you with others ... Read More
What It’s Like to Respond to an Overdose Emergency
Trigger Warning: This article contains language about overdose that could be triggering for some people. The overdose epidemic in this country has continued to outpace itself. Drug overdose deaths, most of which were opioid-related, hit a new high in 2022. For every one of these 109,000 deaths, there were many ... Read More
No More Shame: Jeff M.
What possesses a 16-year-old kid to join the fire service in Orangeburg, South Carolina? “I wanted to help people and was drawn to the lights, sirens, and equipment,” Jeff M. said, in an interview for our No More Shame series. He also wanted to know “what people were running away from—to go into the burning building ... Read More
How to Be an Overdose Awareness Advocate
Drug-related deaths are on the rise in the United States and have become a significant threat to public health in recent years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 107,000 people died from overdose in 2021. This number includes accidental deaths as well as suicidal overdose deaths, and ... Read More
The Science Behind the Overdose Dangers of Relapse, From an Expert
Drug overdose is now a leading cause of death in this country, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It is also a public health crisis that has left families in grief, decimated whole communities, and prompted an urgent nationwide search for solutions. Dr. Albert Castellon, M.D., has devoted much of his ... Read More