Seeking treatment for substance abuse can be a stressful experience; many people aren't sure where to turn. To help, facilities often hire admissions representatives to answer questions and direct callers to the appropriate services. In many cases, the representative is responsible for initiating the alcohol and drug ... Read More
FHE Health Honored as “Large Business of the Year” for Its Community Leadership and Service
FHE Health was honored to receive the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s “Large Business of the Year” Award, at a luncheon at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach, on Friday, December 9, 2022. The third annual Community Heroes Awards ceremony, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce’s Deerfield Beach Council, recognizes a ... Read More
How to Tell Your Loved Ones You have Addiction Issues
Admitting you're an alcoholic is the first step in a 12-step program, and for good reason. Doing so allows you to accept your dependence on alcohol and begin to forgive yourself. It also gives you the opportunity to reach out to friends and family whose support you will need during recovery. Even if you understand ... Read More
What Is an Addiction Specialist?
Many people at an alcohol and drug rehab facility deal with physical and mental health symptoms. During the detox phase, they may experience severe withdrawal and need medical care to minimize the effects of stopping alcohol or drug use. Approximately half of all people with alcohol and substance use disorders also ... Read More
Drug Profile: Pethidine (Meperidine/Demerol)
Pethidine is a drug that familiar to anyone who has given birth in a hospital. Also known as meperidine or by the brand name Demerol, it has been prescribed as a pain relief medication during labor since it was first licensed in 1943. The once popular synthetic opioid has fallen out of favor in the medical profession ... Read More
How Stigma Prevents People from Seeking Treatment
Updated August 2023 Substance abuse treatment is an effective way to break free from drugs or alcohol, but the stigma that surrounds seeking out treatment might prevent some people from getting the help they need. A recent research review published in the journal Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation looked at the ... Read More
The NCAA’s Plan to Address Athletes’ Mental Health
Mental health in student-athletes has long been neglected and the NCAA has come under fire for neglecting this area. In the early part of 2022, for instance, five suicides among student athletes were reported as a mental health crisis. Students and mental health professionals welcomed the announcement of the first ... Read More
Illegal Prescribing: How Celebrity Doctors Get Away With It
Many people remember President John F. Kennedy as an eloquent speaker and champion of civil rights. What they don't realize is that Kennedy had Addison's disease, a serious medical condition that causes fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and other symptoms. He also underwent spinal fusion surgery in the late 1950s, leaving ... Read More
