...Shame & Self Loathing Feed Addiction feeds Shame & Self Loathing feed... Many of the mental health disorders that lead to substance abuse and addiction can be, at least in part, the result of great trauma such as abandonment, neglect, physical, mental or sexual abuse. As a result of that kind of deep ... Read More
FHE Commentary
As behavioral health news breaks it is often covered by organizations that may not understand the issue thoroughly or the consequences it will bring. In this section, the industry leading addiction and behavioral health treatment center, FHE Health tackles the current cultural phenomenons and happenings. Behavioral health is complex, and when you need it explained, it helps to have an expert to help you understand.
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Male Friendship and Mental Health
John Mulaney: What to Learn from Addiction Struggles
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Jenny and The Inevitability of Her Addiction
It doesn’t matter what kind of abuse it is, abusive relationships and addiction to drugs or alcohol often go hand in hand, both for the abused and the abuser. It’s a cultural caricature - the alcoholic father who is also physically, sexually, or emotionally abusive. Like Jenny’s dad in the film, Forrest Gump, a ... Read More
The Heartbreaking Loss of Tom Petty
Tom Petty was the best. He and his band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers defined Rock and Roll and created more classics than should be possible for just one band. Unfortunately, his October 2, 2017 opioid-related death was all too common in the rock world. Last Dance At the age of 66, the famed rock star's life was ... Read More
Turning Failure into Success
Maybe you've made a mistake and became addicted to something. Maybe you've relapsed. Or perhaps you've found yourself in a difficult life situation where you aren't getting the support you feel you need. You are not alone, and there are many people who have been able to turn a failure into a success. If we persevere, ... Read More
Marilyn Monroe’s Terminal Struggle with Addiction Part 2
Read Part 1 Here Monroe escaped the cruelty of a harsh upbringing and scored a gig as a contract actor at Fox in the 1950’s. She soon skyrocketed to fame as a sex symbol and movie star. However Monroe suffered from insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Her complicated and painful experiences as a child stayed with her ... Read More
Marilyn Monroe’s Terminal Struggle with Addiction Part 1
Marilyn Monroe has become more than just a legend. She’s a beauty icon, a movie star myth, almost a religious symbol to men and women alike. Monroe’s fan base is vast and enduring. They look to her life and art for inspiration: her struggles with poverty, her misfortunate start in the system where she moved in and ... Read More
Some Very Creative Places To Hide Drugs
Louisville Officials Help Parents Find Hidden Drugs StashesPolice share some tips on where to look for hidden drugs inside your house, including electric outlets, bottom of cereal boxes and behind electric switches.As reported by the Courier-Journal, a Pringles can, ChapStick tube, hairbrush handle and the Bible. ... Read More
Broken Homes Linked to Opioid Crisis
Kids from Broken Homes Are More Likely to OverdoseNew research has found that broken homes are contributing to the opioid crisis as counties with high divorce rates and a large proportion of single-parent homes are plagued with drug overdose deaths.As reported by The Trumpet, counties with high divorce rates and a ... Read More
