While being in addiction recovery may still seem taboo to some, it is becoming more and more of a norm. The public is realizing that addiction is as serious as any other mental disorder, and that only by shedding light on it can we do something about the problem. Over 23 million Americans are in recovery from addiction ... Read More
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We believe strongly in the use of emerging technology to treat addictions and disorders. In our addiction news section we cover breaking addiction and mental health related news. This includes national drug crime news to identify trends as well as measures being taken by local governments to affect change in their area. By recognizing success and failures across the country we believe that we can keep the community informed on the most important behavioral health news.
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FHE Becomes One of Florida’s Only Dually Accredited Treatment Facilities
FHE Now One of Florida's Only Dually Accredited Treatment Facilities April 26, 2016 – FHE (FHE Health) announces the awarding of the Joint Commission seal of accreditation. The Joint Commission Accreditation Health Care Certification accredits and certifies hospitals and health care facilities nationwide. Founded in ... Read More
Science Says Cocaine Causes Brain to “Eat” Itself
It’s no secret that doing drugs can be dangerous for the brain. But just how dangerous? Cocaine in particular poses a threat because of its means of ingestion. The nostrils connect directly to the brain using the olfactory nerve - the first cranial nerve - which allows us to have a sense of smell by delivering vital ... Read More
Michael Botticelli is in Recovery and Also in Charge of the Nation’s Drug Policy
Michael Botticelli, if you didn’t know already, is the Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, informally known as the drug czar. Not only is he that, he is also the first person in substance-abuse recovery to hold the position. His history is of course far removed from the alcohol fueled ... Read More
A Letter to My Former Drug Addicted Self
Chances are you are reading this letter and when I tell you where you are in life, what your thoughts are, and what kind of person you have become, you will do two totally opposite things. You wont believe me but you will hope it is true. Because as your future non drug addicted self I know the pain you are going ... Read More
UPDATE: FHE Alumni At Relay For Life
Alumni of FHE Health, a drug and alcohol rehab center in Deerfield Beach, FL, regularly dedicate themselves to helping and supporting positive causes in the South Florida community. This past weekend, FHE Alumni attended Relay For Life where they helped with clean up, take down, and promotion of the charitable ... Read More
FHE Voted Top 10 Places to Work in South Florida
April 23, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Top 10 Workplaces in South Florida Deerfield Beach, FL Today at the Top Workplaces Award Ceremony and Celebration hosted by Sun Sentinel, FHE Health was voted as one of the Top 10 places to work in the South Florida community. Some of the other South Florida companies that were ... Read More
Florida House Named As 2015 Top Workplace in South Florida
April 20, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FHE Health Named 2015 Top Workplace Deerfield Beach, Florida FHE Health, a nationally-recognized leader in the field of drug and alcohol treatment, announced that the Deerfield Beach, FL facility has been named to The Sun Sentinel’s Top Workplaces list for 2015. The Top ... Read More
