According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about one in 35 children in 2014 lived with at least one parent who had an illicit drug use disorder, and one in 10 children lived with at least one parent with an alcohol abuse disorder. Substance addiction is a disease that affects 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.
A Modern Family Playbook for Managing Rehab with Kids
Illinois Fights Drug Abuse on Multiple Fronts, But Marijuana May No Longer Be One of Them
The state of Illinois is currently debating a new bill that promises to legalize recreational marijuana use. While there are some conflicting arguments about the bill, the sticking point might be a surprise to all those waiting to see how Illinois votes. And just as lawmakers appear poised to greenlight marijuana, they ... Read More
The Keys to a Successful Professional Life After Rehab: Expert Opinion
People often wonder whether there’s life after addiction. This can be especially true when drugs or alcohol may have cost them their job, interrupted their education, or ruined their career prospects. The possibility that life can get better—that you can rebuild your career and find professional success—can seem dim at ... Read More
Meet Our New National Director of Strategic Development Melissa Townes
Since joining FHE Health’s business development team on May 29, our new National Director of Strategic Development Melissa Townes has hit the ground running. Her first project: recruiting a national team of “National Strategic Development Representatives,” who will be stationed in key regions of the country with the ... Read More
An Essential Survival Guide for Your First Weeks Sober
Staying sober is one of the most challenging steps you’ll take on the path to long-term success. The rate of relapse is high, as much as 40 percent according to the National Institutes on Drug Abuse. Yet, with the right tool kit and resources, you may find it's possible for you to stay the course. The Seriousness of ... Read More
“I’m Still Fun, Even Though I’m Sober”
When I was first asked to write about the topic of fun in sobriety, naturally I started scrolling through Google looking for everyone else’s “fun in sobriety” experience. My screen was flooded with “10 Ways to Have Fun in Sobriety,” “20 Fun Activities to Rediscover in Sobriety,” and many similar self-help articles. If ... Read More
Four Dangers to Mental Health from Kanye West’s Comments on Bipolar Disorder and Mental Illness
Updated February 21, 2022 Since the airing of this blog in June 2019, rapper Kanye West and his open struggles with bipolar disorder have been in the news yet again and a source of celebrity gossip and public speculation. West has been adamant that he does not need medication to manage his symptoms. He also has ... Read More
Forgetting The Last Hangover (and Other Causes of Alcohol Relapse)
After spending a few days in detox and three weeks in an inpatient treatment center, it seems that all the hard work and effort has paid off. You’re sober and seeing life through clear lenses for the first time in a long time. You have done the work, attend your AA meetings and feel confident in your ability to push a ... Read More
