Thoughts on our Women's Sober Living Program by Peter Marinelli As we approach the month of May, our Women’s Sober Living Program at FHE Health is about to become six months old. During this time we have watched miracles happen and the experiences have been uplifting. Women have come to this program with “untreated ... Read More
Addiction News
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.
What Are You Waiting For? by Peter Marinelli
Thousands of Americans will be Eligible for Addiction Treatment in January
Under Barrack Obamas Affordable Health Care Act, passed in 2009, nearly 100,000 people will become eligible for drug addiction treatment covered by their insurance, starting in 2014. If Legislature approves the expansion of Medicaid eligibility that number is likely to nearly double. Many states officials were ... Read More
Being by Peter Marinelli
Being is the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death. However, Being is not only beyond but also deep won within every form as its innermost invisible and indestructible essence. This means that it is accessible to you now as your own deepest self, your true ... Read More
What’s Your Problem! by Peter Marinelli
So often I speak with new folks who those who have been in multiple treatment centers about what they think they suffer from and sadly many have no idea. It seems the most informative answer they can offer is they can’t stop once they start. That’s all they know, but they don’t know why this is and worse why they ... Read More
Green Day Front Man, Billie Joe Armstrong, Speaks Openly About His Addiction Problems
Billie Joe Armstrong and Addiction After last September’s public breakdown at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, Billie Joe Armstrong checked into rehab following his managers’ advice. Armstrong was upset when his set time got cut short and responded with an outburst on stage that included smashing his guitar, yelling, ... Read More
Come Out Come Out, Wherever You Are! by Peter Marinelli
I recently attended a conference and had the pleasure of being around some of our “good old-timers”. There were many. Forty years sober forty five, fifty and fifty three years sober. There was a women who was sober 48 years standing there wither sponsor who had 49 years. It was so refreshing to hear these folks talk ... Read More
Five Years Later: Heath Ledger Remembered
It’s still hard to believe that we lost Heath Ledger five years ago today. He was 28 years old when he was found dead, having overdosed on prescription drugs in Manhattan. This came as a shock to the nation because of his roles in movies such as “A Knight’s Tale”, “Monster’s Ball”, “The Brothers Grimm”, and most ... Read More
You Are Not An Accident by Peter Marinelli
You are who you are for a reason. You’re part of an intricate plan. You’re a precious and perfect unique design, Called God’s special woman or man. You look like you look for a reason. Our God made no mistake. ... Read More