Over 20 million people in the United States struggle with substance abuse. Addiction and relationships are often interlinked, resulting in volatile personal lives. Loved ones close to addicts typically find themselves in a codependent role. While some loved ones think they're supporting the individual, these types 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.
Breaking the Cycle of Addiction and Codependency
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: Blood Sugar’s Role (Part 9)
If you’ve made it this far in our 10-part series on nutrition and mental health — welcome back! And if you’re just joining in, don’t let the fact that this is Part 9 fool you: This topic is just as crucial as the first eight. In fact, understanding blood sugar’s impact on mental health might be the missing piece in ... Read More
Cancer Warnings on Alcohol and the Risks: A Medical Expert’s Take
Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer. Yet much of the public does not know about this danger or the full extent of it. In efforts to raise awareness, former Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, M.D., issued a public advisory in January 2025. It called for cancer warnings on all alcoholic beverages, much like labels on ... Read More
Remote Therapy: Signs That It’s Working, from an Expert
More Americans than ever before are receiving therapy, and most of them — via a working Internet connection and online meeting platform. Remote therapy soared in popularity during the pandemic and has only continued to gain ground, thanks to its convenience and other advantages. Such benefits have helped many people ... Read More
Managing Stress Without Turning to Substances
One of the most challenging hurdles for an addict is learning how to deal with stress without alcohol. In fact, studies have shown that 50% of people relapse within the first 12 weeks after leaving treatment. A fight with their partner, a stressful day at work or a bad encounter with a stranger could send a person ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: Gut Inflammation, Leaky Gut, and Stress (Part 8)
In part one of this series, we discussed how inflammation, in general, contributes to mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. In this eighth part, we will focus specifically on how gut inflammation, including a condition known as "leaky gut," has been shown to directly impact mental well-being. Research ... Read More
2025 Graduate Hope for Healing Winner: The Power of “Feeling Seen and Heard”
Kim Koger doesn’t remember much from her early years in a foster home in South Korea — and the circumstances that brought her there are still hazy. Her birth parents had reportedly abandoned her at a police telephone booth. There was no birth certificate. Those first childhood memories are hard to access and faint ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: The Gut-Brain Connection (Part 7)
Have you ever heard the saying, "You are what you eat"? Well, it turns out that your gut health plays a much bigger role in your mental well-being than you might think. The gut-brain connection has become a hot topic in science, and early research is revealing fascinating insights into how the microorganisms in our gut ... Read More
