Gambling can become an addiction just as substances such as cocaine or heroin can, says Susan Naversen, MS, AP-DOM and compulsive gambling specialist at FHE Health. "Gambling addiction is the first non-substance to be included as an addiction in the DSM-5," says Naversen. That's the 5th edition of the Diagnostic 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.
Tricks of the Trade: How Casinos Enable Gambling Addiction… And How to Stop – With Gambling Specialist Sue Naversen
Barriers to Long-Term Recovery: An Interview with Molly Lauroesch, Alumni Director of FHE
As if just getting to the first step of recovery doesn't have enough barriers, individuals are likely to face challenges as they navigate paths into long-term recovery. This is true whether you're dealing with a mental health disorder, substance abuse issue or both. Molly Lauroesch, the Alumni Director here at FHE ... Read More
Coping with Common Holiday Triggers for Relapse: An Interview with Dr. Rachael Bishop at FHE
From the critical aunt who can't stop asking you questions to the stress of attending holiday parties or finding the right gift for each person, the holidays can be difficult. According to Dr. Rachael Bishop, one or our Licensed Clinical Psychologists, the days and weeks around the holidays can be difficult for a ... Read More
Family Therapist: How To Help A Family Member In Recovery
An interview with Family Program Director, Ivona Bhadha and Women's Program Director, Mindy Appel Maybe it was the night your husband didn’t come home, or the day that you realized your daughter had been stealing from you. At some point, most family members of people who are addicted realize that their loved ones ... Read More
I’m blessed by Peter Marinelli
Every so often a teacher appears on our lives to teach us great lessons about not only recovery but also about life. That person for me was a man from Texas. I recently got to speak at his treatment enter. I could remember out phone talk when he would share his vision with me and how he hoped it would come to ... Read More
What happened? by Peter Marinelli
I often wonder what happened to tradition and respect as I observe our world today. Maybe I’m just getting old and grumpy (I hope not) but I have to wonder what happened. I remember when families sat down together for a family dinner and you left the table by asking if you could be excused not just get up and walk ... Read More
Are You Talking To Me? by Peter Marinelli
What voices are talking to you throughout the day? We all have them and these voices all have their own distinct sound. Can you identify them as they perform their dance and try to persuade you that they represent the truth and have your best interest in mind? ... Read More
What’s Going on here?! Medication for Addiction – by Peter Marinelli
Once again I address the issue of medication that is being prescribed for the patients who suffer from addiction. Too often I have clients showing up with a bag full of different medications that have been prescribed by doctors, who have obviously not taken into account that the patient suffers from addiction. In fact ... Read More
