The following fact may come as a surprise: “75 percent of people with addiction survive and go on to live full lives, especially if they get good treatment.” That’s according to NPR, in a January 2022 report on research from the CDC and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.) In other words, like other mental and ... Read More
Expert Columns
FHE Health recognizes that our strength comes from the amazing team members that comprise us. Our team of experts range from administrative to neurological doctors. Our experienced team is not only leading the industry in client care, but also informing our articles and regularly contributing articles to this section. When it comes to explaining Neuro Rehab or HIPPA compliance, there is no better place to go than our experts in these fields.
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How “Neuroplasticity” Works in Addiction Recovery
The term “neuroplasticity” is often used to describe the brain’s remarkable ability to learn, heal, and recover in the aftermath of traumatic injuries like drug addiction. Today, thanks to innovations in brain health, this natural and innate capacity for regeneration can be optimized to achieve a faster, more ... Read More
Couples Therapy: What Makes a Good Marriage Counselor?
If you and your partner seem to be having the same arguments day after day or sense a strange sense of distance or lack of romantic interest, it may be time to seek out professional help. A great marriage counselor can be the difference between overcoming struggles and forging a stronger bond or splitting up over ... Read More
What Sets Shatterproof Apart
Shatterproof at FHE Health is a specialized addiction and mental health treatment program for first responders. What sets it apart has a lot to do with the unique work-related stressors and traumas that these men and women face—as well as the treatments and supports that can best address their particular needs. In ... Read More
Why Peer Support Is Key in First Responder Rehab
While it can be rewarding, being a first responder is also one of the hardest, loneliest, and most stressful jobs around. What many people don’t know is that substance abuse and suicide occur at dramatically higher rates within first responder professions—and, because they are used to helping rather than being helped, ... Read More
Making the Most of Union Membership to Get Therapy
Therapy has helped countless people cope with stress, face life challenges, and manage mental health issues. At a time when the demand for therapy is greater than ever, though, it can be very expensive and hard to access. This is one area where union membership can confer benefits—but what are they, and how might they ... Read More
How to De-Escalate Conflict in an Emotionally Charged Situation
Conflict is bound to happen, especially when Americans are more divided than ever, according to some sources. In families, schools, communities, and the workplace, the lines that divide can seem more worth fighting for than the ties that bind—and strong feelings can erupt in violence. From airline ticket counters and ... Read More
The Role of Humor in Recovery, From an Expert’s View
If “laughter is medicine,” what might that mean for people in recovery? For example, research has revealed numerous mental health benefits of humor, such as reduced stress, pain relief, and less inflammation; and these are good for anyone’s health, whether or not you’re in recovery. There are still other more specific ... Read More