Since its founding in 1935 by Bill Wilson and his friend, the physician Dr. Bob Smith, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has grown to become the most widely recognized program for drug and alcohol recovery in this country, having helped millions and millions of people achieve lasting sobriety. Today the organization boasts ... 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.
The Role of AA in Treatment
The Role of MAT in Treatment with Dr. Howeedy
As its name suggests, “MAT,” or “Medication-Assisted Treatment,” is an approach to treating addiction that uses certain medications approved by the FDA to relieve drug cravings and assist in recovery. The goal: to lower patients’ risks of relapse and improve their prospects of long-term recovery. (Patients’ rates of ... Read More
7 Reasons First Responders Need Specialized Mental Health Treatment
Whether they’re police officers responding to a distress call, fire fighters saving families from the flames, or soldiers defending our national security in hostile territory, America’s first responders are always on the frontlines of crises, dangers and disasters. That high level of job-related stress and trauma can ... Read More
What’s Mental Health First Aid? Meet Someone Certified in It
Mental health emergencies happen every day in this country, but it’s not every day that you meet someone certified to give “mental health first aid.” Both the term and what it entails are quite new. After all, in contrast to interventions for other medical health emergencies, such as CPR for heart attacks or the ... Read More
How Staying Sober Can Get Easier – SOS Tips for People in Early Recovery
Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction isn’t easy. That’s because it’s as much about successfully staying sober as it is about getting sober— and just the concept of staying sober can seem incredibly daunting for anyone fresh out of rehab. It’s no surprise, then, that many people in early recovery ask the question, ... Read More
How to Help an Employee with a Mental Health Problem – Expert Opinion
Whether you’re a manager or colleague, your prospects of encountering an employee with a mental health problem may be higher than you think, on the basis of statistics like these from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): One in five Americans experiences a mental illness in any given year. One in 25 ... Read More
Protecting Your Privacy in Rehab: Expert Opinion
Rehab confidentiality can be a concern for those considering addiction and mental health treatment. They want to know whether their privacy will be preserved— not just when they are away in rehab receiving care at our facility, but in the lead-up to their admission into our programs and upon discharge. But patients ... Read More
Boost Your Child’s Immunity to Addiction with These Proactive Parenting Tips: Expert Opinion
No parent wants to see their child develop a drug or alcohol addiction. No mom wants to learn that her son lost his job or his marriage or both, because of a drinking problem. No dad wants to get the emergency call in the middle of the night letting him know that his daughter just overdosed on heroin. Such potential ... Read More
