Recovery from addiction is a lifelong process, and whether you are a few months or a few years clean, are looking to return to recovery, or you’re just considering whether you could benefit from some assistance, FHE Health has simple tools that can help you avoid relapse while making healthy decisions with beneficial ... Read More
Molly Lauroesch
Molly Lauroesch
Molly has over 5 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She grew up just outside of Washington, D.C. and has been living in the South Florida area for the past 8 years. She completed her Associates Degree at Palm Beach State College and is currently pursuing her Bachelors in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the University of Central Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring nature trails with her dog as well as taking trips to Walt Disney World with her husband.
How to Go Out and Stay in Recovery
Early recovery from addiction will take some drastic life changes, and you'll likely still feel those familiar urges to go out with friends "just like old times." In recovery, we're told to be especially careful in social situations, especially those with friends who are still entrenched in your old lifestyle or in ... Read More
Step 12 of AA: Sharing Your Spiritual Awakening With Others
What Is the 12-Step Program? Originally described in a book called Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More than One Hundred Men Have Recovered from Alcoholism (1939), the 12-step program consists of a set of precepts guiding substance abusers towards achieving a sober life. Some of these precepts include admitting ... Read More
Helpful Parenting Tips for Dads in Early Recovery: How to Reconnect with Your Child After Rehab
Leaving behind addiction and entering the world of sobriety is a unique experience. The truth of the thoughts, feelings, justifications and activities maintained during the height of addiction become clear as the fog lifts, leaving many people with a new and often harsh perspective on life. The toxicity of habits and ... Read More
How Drug Use Impacts Your Family: An Intimate Look at the Fallout of Addiction
People who take drugs often tell themselves their addiction doesn’t affect anyone other than themselves. Consumed by alcohol or drug abuse, the user typically doesn’t see how their behavior has far-reaching impacts. According to the Chicago Tribune, drug use by family members not only affects the abuser and their ... Read More
An Essential Survival Guide for Your First Weeks Sober
Staying sober is one of the most challenging steps you’ll take on the path to long-term success. The rate of relapse is high, as much as 40 percent according to the National Institutes on Drug Abuse. Yet, with the right tool kit and resources, you may find it's possible for you to stay the course. The Seriousness of ... Read More
Step 11 of AA.: Deepening Your Connection with a Higher Power
Updated July 19, 2023 In Step 10 the 12 steps of programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, you're taught the value of looking internally and trying to react to the world with grace and humility. This makes Step 11 a natural next phase in recovery. After finding the grace to admit your wrongs, this ... Read More
Step 7 – Removing Our Defects: The Ask That Takes Guts
Step 7 of AA is about committing to a new way of living. It doesn't mean changing fundamentally who you are: you have a personality, spirit, and history that is uniquely you, and getting sober doesn't change that. In fact, working through the 12 steps and seeking a drug- or alcohol-free lifestyle helps you live a life ... Read More
