Employment is a weekly reality for most people, but it often comes with many challenges. For individuals in recovery or those struggling with other mental health disorders, it can be challenging to be transparent at work. Most individuals spend the majority of their day at work. Therefore, it’s only natural to ... Read More
The Reasons Your Loved One with PTSD is Self-Isolating
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, better known as PTSD, is a common mental disorder affecting around 8% of the population at any given time. PTSD is the result of witnessing or experiencing a stressful experience, such as fighting in a war, physical or sexual assault, surviving a natural disaster, or anything else that ... Read More
Randy Fuller Joins the FHE Health Team
Get to Know Our FHE Health Team! Randy Fuller is a National Strategic Development Liaison for FHE Health. As a former NFL player, Randy loves people and sports. He regularly serves as a motivational speaker and a resource on trauma, addiction, mental health issues and how to find help and treatment. More than a ... Read More
PTSD in the Special Forces: Everything You Need to Know
All military members play an integral role in maintaining the security of our country and the safety of its citizens at home and abroad, but when it comes to some of the most dangerous military operations, the special forces play a unique role. In the military, this is referred to as Special Operations Forces (SOF) and ... Read More
How One “Stop Drinking” Pill Can Aid in Alcohol Recovery
While the integration of "medically assisted treatment," or MAT, into inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment programs is a relatively new concept, some of the drugs used in these programs are not. Antabuse — one of the brand names for a drug called disulfiram — is regarded as one of the very first medications ... Read More
RNGs and Loot Boxes: The Gambling Addiction of Gaming
Loot boxes and pay-to-win game structures are a regular part of gaming today, and it seems as though these fixtures are just something we have to learn to live with. Right? Not so fast, say advocates such as Iowa Senator Josh Hawley, who states, "Social media and video games prey on user addiction, siphoning our ... Read More
How to Help a Loved One with a Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction is a very real problem that affects roughly 10 million Americans, and figuring out how to stop someone gambling isn't easy. Defined as compulsive behavior related to the rush that comes with betting money and winning, whether on sporting events or card games, gambling addiction can happen to anyone ... Read More
H.A.L.T.: The Relapse Prevention Tool
Recovery from addiction is an ongoing process. Whether you've been in recovery for a few months or several years, are returning to recovery after a setback or are just beginning to consider treatment, learning to recognize your personal warning signs can help you make healthier decisions. One simple strategy is HALT ... Read More
