For many people, alcohol plays a significant role in their social life and leisure time. Whether it's going to happy hour with colleagues, cocktails for date night or a glass or two of wine in the evening to unwind, many people associate alcohol with fun and relaxation. While an occasional drink isn't likely to cause ... Read More
Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorders: An Interview with Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Nelson
At FHE Health, we believe in treating the whole person, not just their symptoms. By taking a holistic approach to behavioral health treatment, we address both substance use disorders and the underlying mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders that often accompany them. Dr. Beau A. Nelson, DBH, LCSW and ... Read More
6 Myths About Addiction
An estimated 48.7 million people over the age of 12 in the United States have some form of substance misuse disorder. While that's nearly a quarter of the population of adults and teenagers, many people still don't fully understand addiction. Part of this lack of understanding stems from addiction misconceptions that ... Read More
The Role of Nursing in Inpatient Behavioral Health Outcomes
Nurses play a vital role in just about any setting where medical care is administered. The same is true in a mental health and addiction treatment facility, where nurses often have more contact with patients and patients’ families than other medical or clinical staff. One might think, then, that the role of nurses ... Read More
How an Asheville Therapy Dog Came to Symbolize Hope and Recovery
Last year, a Goldendoodle rescue named "Officer Kora" won the 2024 First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award. Kora serves the Asheville Police Department, and below you can catch her touching story, including how she and her handler, Senior Police Officer Debbie LeCroy, were part of the relief and recovery efforts after ... Read More
Ibuprofen and Alcohol: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Side Effects
Ibuprofen and Its Effect on the Body Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that serves as a popular, over-the-counter, non-addictive alternative to opioid painkillers. It's commonly used to relieve pain, including muscle pain, minor injuries, headaches, toothaches, fever, and in higher doses, ... Read More
Meet Our 10 Finalists for the 2024 First Responder Paws Award!
Roughly 8,500 people voted for their favorite dog in this year’s contest for the First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award. Now that the votes have been tallied, we wanted to give you an opportunity to meet the 10 dogs that received the most votes and are now finalists for the 2024 award. ... Read More
How to Clean Pot Out of Your System and Why it Rarely Works
If you've used marijuana and have a drug test coming up, you may be worried about testing positive for THC, the primary psychoactive compound in weed. You're right to be concerned: Testing positive for weed could result in repercussions at work or court related issues. Beware, however, of the quick fixes that turn up ... Read More














