Whether watching waves crash onto the shore or listening to rustling leaves, spending time outdoors is arguably therapeutic. Nature rehab centers and treatment facilities that incorporate outdoor activities are a growing trend in mental health and addiction recovery. These holistic approaches replace fluorescent lights ... 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.
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Gambling and Suicide: The Hidden Story
The Toll of Online Dating: Surprising New Survey Data
The Importance of Nature in Mental Health/Substance Recovery
Healing Your Relationship with Food: Part 5, Restricting Food Because of Busyness or a Fear of Pain
Part 1: Understanding the Mental Ties Part 2: The Physical Aspects Part 3: Emotional Eating Part 4: Restricting Food Due to Anxiety/Depression or for Weight Loss Part 5: Restricting Food Because of Busyness or a Fear of Pain Welcome to Part 5 of our journey toward healing your relationship with food. In ... Read More
The Holistic Approach to Rehab
The road to recovery for people who are struggling with addiction is rarely linear. If you've tried the standard approaches to addiction treatment, such as 12-step-based groups and talk therapy, it can be discouraging to relapse. Even the 12-step literature tells us that if something isn't working, we need to change ... Read More
“Rock Bottom” vs. Your Low
Substance abuse in the United States is a rapidly growing phenomenon that affects each of us directly or indirectly. Habits are difficult to give up, and many people are unwilling to even acknowledge they have a substance abuse issue until they hit rock bottom. Seeking help early increases the chances of recovering ... Read More
Healing Your Relationship with Food: Part 4, Restricting Food Due to Anxiety/Depression or for Weight Loss
Healing Your Relationship With Food: Part 1: Understanding the Mental Ties Part 2: The Physical Aspects Part 3: Emotional Eating Part 4: Restricting Food Due to Anxiety/Depression or for Weight Loss Part 5: Restricting Food Because of Busyness or a Fear of Pain Welcome to “Part 4” of our journey ... Read More
6 Myths About Addiction
An estimated 48.7 million people over the age of 12 in the United States have some form of substance misuse disorder. While that's nearly a quarter of the population of adults and teenagers, many people still don't fully understand addiction. Part of this lack of understanding stems from addiction misconceptions that ... Read More
High-Potency Cannabis in Greater Demand — The Mental Health Stakes
Recreational use of cannabis is popular and considered normal. The medical profession largely regards the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis as safe, and it's legal in 24 states. Around 61.9 million Americans used cannabis in 2022. Names for cannabis include weed, marijuana, ganja, and dope. But since the ... Read More
Milestones in Recovery: Why They’re Important and What to Celebrate
Recovery from addiction can be a long, arduous process. Sometimes, it takes months to years to notice significant improvements in your physical and mental health. The good news is that approximately 72% of individuals seeking treatment recover. Whether it's been a month or a year since your last drink, celebrating ... Read More
