When your loved one is among the 23.5 million Americans addicted to drugs or alcohol, it's only natural to want to help them. However, promoting treatment is rarely as easy as telling someone they need help. In the depths of addiction, denial is very strong, and it's not uncommon for those in the midst to become ... Read More
Learning Center
FHE Health is dedicated to educating the American public—especially individuals, families, and communities—about mental health and substance abuse topics. In our Learning Center, you'll find articles on alcoholism, substance abuse, behavioral and mental health, and other treatment-related issues. Our articles are written both for the person in need of treatment as well as loved ones seeking more information. We also provide information for those who have gone through treatment and are building a new life in recovery.
Overcoming Denial: When an Addicted Loved One Doesn’t Want Help
A.A. Explained: The Third Step & “God As You Understand Him”
Making a decision to turn life over to a higher power is the third step in the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (or Narcotics Anonymous). Specifically, the step calls for participants to "make a decision to turn their will and lives over to the care of God as they understood Him." But you don't have to be Christian or ... Read More
Baby Blues: Supporting a Spouse Through Post-Partum Depression
Postpartum depression, or the 'baby blues', is a condition that can impact the way a mother feels and handles stress in the months after giving birth. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 1 in every 10 women experience the signs of depression overall, but 1 in 9 women experience postpartum ... Read More
Getting By: The Trap of Coping With Alcoholism… And How to Escape
Alcoholism is a crippling disease, impacting every facet of daily life. For those battling alcoholism, the day-to-day struggles often lead to poor decision-making and coping mechanisms. Instead of reaching out for help, many people look for ways to manage physical and emotional problem caused by the disease instead. ... Read More
The Effects of Alcohol Addiction: What Type of Drunk Are You?
What happens to you when you consume a few drinks? Do you find yourself ready for a nap or do you let loose and have fun? While it may seem like no big deal, the way alcohol reacts within your body is an important part of understanding your condition. For those with alcoholism, it’s essential to learn more about ... Read More
After the Fall: Helping a Loved One Through Relapse
Rehab has helped millions and millions of people across the United States and abroad, and statistically, it's likely that everyone has someone close to them who is currently in recovery. That makes it important to know what to do if a friend, family member or someone else close to you suffers a setback in their ... Read More
At Sixes and Sevens: The Overlap of Alcoholism & Gambling
One of the issues that makes addiction more complex than some other chronic diseases is the potential for addiction to more than one substance or behavior at one time or for two addictions to play off of each other in dangerous ways. Such connections are common with addictions to gambling and alcohol. These ... Read More
Making the Most of Grief: Coping With Loss of a Loved One in Recovery
Recovery from addiction, no matter what shape it takes or the stage that it's in, is an emotionally taxing time for anyone. Being able to resist the strongest temptations and make sweeping changes to your life isn't easily done. The difficulty of recovery is amplified, however, when grief is added. Losing a loved ... Read More