The world's largest union representing union staff, the National Staff Organization (NSO), has officially named FHE Health their "preferred and recommended provider." After a lengthy vetting process, the NSO Pension & Benefits Executive Committee determined that FHE Health offered the best addiction and mental ... Read More
What Is a Psychotic Break? The Triggers and Treatments Everyone Should Know About
Updated January 17, 2023 A psychotic break can happen suddenly but with the potential to cause lifelong issues. Learn what a psychotic break is, as well as the symptoms, triggers and treatments, so you can seek help appropriately or recognize risk factors or psychotic episodes your loved ones may be ... Read More
12-Step Supports for Smokers Who Want to Quit
The "12 Steps" may be best known for their use in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. But in actuality the steps, principles and spirituality of the 12-step program have helped many, many people with other problems. Take smoking, for example. The versatility of the AA program means that it can help people with ... Read More
These Sensitivities May Indicate a Beer Intolerance
There's a well-known phrase in Alcoholics Anonymous making light of the concept of an allergy to alcohol. It goes, "I have an allergy to alcohol — whenever I drink it, I break out in handcuffs." While it's usually used in a light, playful way, what it signifies is the importance of complete sobriety — even a single ... Read More
Cannabis-Induced Anxiety Disorders—Read Before Trying Weed
Cannabis is often pitched as a cure-all for many mental health conditions and as an alternative to "harder" drugs. What many people do not know, however, is that the drug can also exacerbate underlying mental health concerns. Anxiety disorders, in particular, can be aggravated by marijuana use, rather than improved by ... Read More
How to Beat Cocaine Addiction, Starting with These Challenges
Substance abuse recovery is fraught with challenges. With more education, treatment and the right supports, you can manage cocaine recovery challenges and permanently leave cocaine behind. Why Is Cocaine so Addictive? The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) estimated that 5.5 million people were ... Read More
How Bedwetting When Drunk Is a Real Thing
Updated September 18, 2023 Table of Contents Need Help? Is It Normal To Pee Yourself While Drunk? The Science Behind Bedwetting Preventing Bedwetting Addressing Bedwetting With Treatment Bedwetting sounds like something that only happens to small children, a trend that's largely over by the time ... Read More
Meet Tamera Miller: 2021 “Hope for Healing” Scholarship Recipient
Each year FHE Health awards two outstanding individuals with a $5000 scholarship to help further their education in the field of addiction, mental/behavioral health and/or psychiatry. In this second spotlight blog, you’ll meet Tamera Miller. She is the undergraduate recipient of the 2021 Hope for Healing Scholarship. ... Read More