Every year, Americans become victims of a drugging, and some of them lose their lives. The exact number of these crimes is hard to obtain, mainly due to factors like the underreporting on the part of the victims and the highly anecdotal nature of druggings linked to robbery. (These crimes may make headlines in ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Can You Get Addicted to PEDs? Explore the Risks
Competition in sports can be brutal, and athletes can go to extreme lengths to gain an advantage, even to the point of resorting to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). While most people have heard about anabolic steroids, many probably don't know about the health risks and dangers of these drugs. Furthermore, where do ... Read More
What Is Angel Dust?
Angel dust, also known as PCP (phencyclidine), is commonly found as a white powder. This powder may be smoked, eaten, snorted or injected. The drug was first developed as an anesthesia for use during surgery and other medical procedures. When its toxic effects became known, it was quickly removed from use in ... Read More
What Makes a Good Therapy Dog for First Responders? An Expert’s Take
Next month, FHE Health will announce the winner of the first annual “First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award” from a pack of more than 40 canine applicants nationwide. Dean Moreno will be leading the selection process. He is the founder of First Responders Pack Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to improve ... Read More
No More Shame: Marlee B.
Marlee was 18 when her mom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. “My mom was my best friend,” Marlee said in an interview. “We did everything together.” Not long after her diagnosis, Marlee’s mother moved in with Marlee’s grandparents and Marlee left for college. Journeying Through Grief and Anxiety as a ... Read More
The Benefits of EMDR for First Responders, from an Expert
FHE Health has begun providing intensive EMDR (“Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing”) as part of its specialized inpatient treatment program for first responders. The Shatterproof Intensive EMDR Program includes one EMDR resourcing group session, an intensive EMDR workbook for customizing individual goals, and ... Read More
Overcoming Mental and Physical Disabilities: War Hero Shilo A. Harris
October is Disability Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to educate the public about the accomplishments of those who live with disabilities. One of those people is Shilo A. Harris, whose heroism in the face of extreme adversity is an inspirational way to celebrate the theme of this month. (You can find more of ... Read More
Going “No Contact” with a Loved One: A Therapist’s Advice
Sometimes going “no contact” with a loved one is necessary for the sake of a person’s mental health, yet discerning when and how to do that can be difficult. For some people, cutting off ties with a close friend or family member seems extreme, even though circumstances may call for it. For others, the challenge has ... Read More
