With the rush of everything, there is to do before you leave for your vacation, you may forget medication for your holiday. You remembered to pack the extra batteries for the camera and plenty of shoes, but your medications, which you rely on, are still sitting on the bathroom counter. You didn’t even realize it until ... Read More
Life in Recovery
After treatment, many of the guards that were in place are gone and you may find the old factors contributing to your mental state or substance use creeping back. Along with our clinical services and alumni program, we’re dedicated to equipping our patients with the tools to maintain long-term health. In this section, we provide further tips and advice on living your best life in your best health.
Rx SOS: What to Do if You Lose Your Prescription on Vacation
Setting Realistic Goals After Rehab
After rehab, it's easy to feel like the world is your oyster. However, getting sober and staying sober isn't as easy as it sounds. It's easy to imagine all of the things you will accomplish — landing a dream job at a prestigious company, getting married to the partner of your dreams or starting a family — now that ... Read More
Rob Lowe’s Secret to 25 Years of Sobriety and Counting
It seems like Rob Lowe has been acting forever. The fact that he seemingly never ages and is still so good-looking certainly adds to this illusion. If you don't know who he is, you've possibly not been to the movies or watched a television show since the 1980s. Rob Lowe starred in multiple films in that decade, most ... Read More
What Are the Differences Between Religion and Spirituality in Recovery?
A component of the 12-step program is relying on a higher power for support and guidance. This fact of the 12-steps creates the perception it's dependent on 'becoming religious', that's an instant turnoff for many. Not does it imply judgment and self-criticism, many people have negative past experiences with religion. ... Read More
What’s “Rigorous Honesty” and How Can It Benefit My Recovery?
Updated April 5th, 2023 "It's okay if I have a drink now and then. I beat my addiction and I don't have to worry about it any longer." This statement is an example of a lie people with alcohol addiction tell themselves. It's a form of denial, often to themselves and family. A key component of getting sober is ... Read More
Chester Bennington: His Substance Abuse and Mental Health Struggles
Born March 20, 1978, Chester Bennington was the frontman for the popular band Linkin Park. He was also the lead singer for Dead by Sunrise and the Stone Temple Pilots replacing Scott Weiland in 2013. Bennington and Linkin Park sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of ... Read More
H.A.L.T.: The Relapse Prevention Tool
Recovery from addiction is a lifelong process, and whether you are a few months or a few years clean, are looking to return to recovery, or you’re just considering whether you could benefit from some assistance, FHE Health has simple tools that can help you avoid relapse while making healthy decisions with beneficial ... Read More
Step 12 of AA: Sharing Your Spiritual Awakening With Others
What Is the 12-Step Program? Originally described in a book called Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More than One Hundred Men Have Recovered from Alcoholism (1939), the 12-step program consists of a set of precepts guiding substance abusers towards achieving a sober life. Some of these precepts include admitting ... Read More
