If you are a parent or family member of someone who has experimented with drugs or is in recovery, learning to spot signs of addiction in individuals is essential. Spotting these signs, however, tends to be hard to do even if you know your loved one well. First, realize that drug use is not uncommon and that your loved ... Read More
The Role of Recovery Coaches in Early Recovery
Giving up drugs and alcohol and committing to a rehab program is hard work, and it requires bravery and commitment — but life after rehab can be even more challenging for former addicts. It can be tough to adjust to post-recovery life and avoid temptations, especially during early recovery. A recovery coach can help in ... Read More
Constant Flu-Like Symptoms, Irritability and Signs of Hidden Heroin Use
Heroin is a powerful, addictive opioid that is illegal in the United States. Heroin, especially mixed with fentanyl, has become a prevalent issue throughout America in the past few years. Over 948,000 Americans reported using heroin. In 2016, 170,000 Americans tried heroin for the first time, nearly double the number ... Read More
Improve the Mood by Detoxing the Mind? Discover How.
Not feeling your best is difficult, and some people will try many different things that are purported to help them feel their best. It's important to note that you'll have to detox your body and mind if you're going to live the life you deserve. Think about this situation: Brian hasn't been feeling like himself ... Read More
How to Plan Ahead for Potential Triggers in Early Recovery
Whether you are new to recovery or a veteran of this new lifestyle... it would be fair to say that you have most likely explored the idea of having to face triggers in sobriety. If you're anything like me, those intrusive thoughts kept me fearful that I would forever live a boring sober life once I left FHE Health. I ... Read More
Achieving Happiness While Living with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
Navigating through my unrelenting drug/alcohol addiction has been quite a daunting task, but not nearly as intimidating as facing my co-occurring PTSD, anxiety, and depression disorders. Before getting sober, I never really considered the glaring symptoms of my untreated mental health disorders. Looking back to try and ... Read More
Is There a Difference Between Medical Marijuana and Illicit Marijuana?
Continued legalization of medical and recreational marijuana has prompted millions of curious individuals to raise a number of questions: Is there any difference between medical and recreational weed? Does medical marijuana have THC? Is illicit marijuana more dangerous than the medical variety? After decades of ... Read More
How to Excel at the Work from Home Rhythm in Recovery
When the idea of working from first came about, I’d be lying if I said my inner alcoholic, single mom self wasn’t super excited. Thoughts of sleeping in late, never leaving my pajamas, and snacking all day flooded my thoughts. The truth is, I never actually thought about the reality of being isolated at home all day. ... Read More
