There is much debate going on about the question of having choice or not when it comes to chemical addiction. At the time of this writing, there is a heroin pandemic that has hit the country. Treatment centers, drug courts and jails are packed. Overdoses have increased four and five fold. And yet, sadly, those seeking ... Read More
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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.
Enough Already: When Will This Country Treat Addiction? By Peter Marinelli
Neuroscientist Finds Direct Link Between Stimulus-Response Learning and Addiction
Could Stimulus Response Learning and Addiction be Connected? We don't have to be told that we engage in activities that bring us pleasure because naturally we all do that. In addiction, the pleasure seeking activities involve alcohol and/or a drug that gets us high. When you ask a cocaine or heroin user about their ... Read More
You Are Not An Accident by Peter Marinelli
You are who you are for a reason. You’re part of an intricate plan. You’re a precious and perfect unique design, Called God’s special woman or man. You look like you look for a reason. Our God made no mistake. ... Read More
Just Another Day by Peter Marinelli
I remember when I was first getting sober and the Holidays were approaching. I can remember to clearly how frantic I became. I later found out most folks are frantic. Visiting people we don’t want to and spending money on people we don’t like to impress others we don’t care about. So there I was wondering where I ... Read More
I’m blessed by Peter Marinelli
Every so often a teacher appears on our lives to teach us great lessons about not only recovery but also about life. That person for me was a man from Texas. I recently got to speak at his treatment enter. I could remember out phone talk when he would share his vision with me and how he hoped it would come to ... Read More
Are You Talking To Me? by Peter Marinelli
What voices are talking to you throughout the day? We all have them and these voices all have their own distinct sound. Can you identify them as they perform their dance and try to persuade you that they represent the truth and have your best interest in mind? ... Read More
A Prayer and Thought by Peter Marinelli
Thoughts from Peter Marinelli Purpose to seek Him- He will always be your reward Purpose to know Him- He will always reveal Himself to you Purpose to follow Him-He will always lead the way Purpose to enjoy Him-He will always be your dearest friend Purpose to praise Him- He will always be the worthy One Purpose to trust ... Read More
Emmet Fox and AA by Peter Marinelli
Thoughts by Peter Marinelli It’s interesting that when the AA movement began how recovery was approached with such a great sense of urgency and the solution –God- had to be found or else. Our founding members had no issues with discussing God and any means possible to experience God was encouraged. Although when it ... Read More
