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
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.
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
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
5 Helpful Goals to Set After Rehab
Life after rehab is both a critical and vulnerable time in recovery. Rates of drug and alcohol relapse are highest in the first year after detox but drop significantly after one year of sobriety. That makes a plan of aftercare imperative for anyone leaving rehab. A good aftercare plan should contain key recovery ... Read More
Religion and Mental Health: Five Benefits of Religion in Rehabilitation
Faith plays an important role for millions of people, providing guidance and a greater purpose in life. Nearly 80% of Americans consider themselves followers of a particular religion, whether Christianity, Judaism, Islam or one of the other myriad of religions practiced around the world. Religion can do a lot of ... Read More
How Journaling Can Relieve Anxiety
Some of the most common advice you'll hear for managing anxiety is to keep a journal. We admit it — this self-care practice is often easier said than done. If you've never tried journaling before, it can be hard to know when to start, how often you should be doing it and what you should even be writing about. It may ... Read More
