Updated 10/15/24 In today’s world, people face mass surveillance in more ways than ever before. A walk through cities with extensive monitoring systems can mean being captured on camera hundreds of times in a single day without being aware of it. In addition, popular social media companies expose their users’ ... Read More
Dangers of Vaping – The Shocking Number of Options That Every Parent Should Know About
The popularity of vaping is well-known. A deviation of the original electronic cigarettes, vapes are now ubiquitous— with an estimated 10.8 million Americans using electronic cigarettes of some sort, over half of them under the age of 35. Just as parents for hundreds of years have had to contend with their children ... Read More
Drug Profile: CBD (Is Cannabidiol Addictive?)
"Cannabidiol" (CBD), or "hemp oil" may seem like a new discovery, but it has actually been cultivated for thousands of years. Many cultures, including the ancient Egyptians, used the cannabis plant and its derivatives for healing, and cannabis was most likely one of the first plants cultivated for the purpose of making ... Read More
FHE Health Response to COVID-19
January 6th, 2022 FHE Health continues to exercise top-level precautions to protect our patients and staff during this pandemic. Any patient who would like a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot may receive one upon admission to our facility. Meanwhile, the state of Florida has taken proactive measures to ensure there ... Read More
Questions to Ask Residential Treatment Facilities
You've decided it's time to take control of your life and check yourself into a rehab center. Now it's time to choose the right treatment facility — one that offers the right combination of services, support and quality assurances to ensure you get the help you need. Here are the top 10 questions you need to ask when ... Read More
The Family Dynamics of Addiction Mean Each Member Plays a Role: Discover Yours
You may have heard addiction described as a "family disease." What this means, in its most basic sense, is that while the addict receives much of the attention for their sickness, their family also plays a significant role in the development and continuation of the addiction. Long-term addiction recovery is therefore ... Read More
Rx SOS: What to Do if You Lose Your Prescription on Vacation
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
How CCTPs Are Another Breakthrough in Trauma Treatment
When trauma occurs, treatment is often necessary. Reaching out to the right professional is critical. Many counseling professionals can help you with trauma treatment. However, some patients may benefit from reaching out to a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) for their treatment. What Is ... Read More