Recovering Addict Uses Art to Stay SoberTallahassee resident Kollet Probst uses art therapy to help her remain drug free after suffering from years of addiction.As reported by the Tallahassee Democrat, the 36-year-old artist has grappled with addiction for two decades. Growing up with a father who struggled with ... 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.
Artist Fights Addiction With Art Therapy
Welcome to the United States of Fentanyl Overdose
Fentanyl Is Impacting All 50 States With Deadly IntensityNew CDC data released this week shows that fentanyl and other synthetic opioids have been cutting a swath of death across every state in the union, impacting every demographic and ethnic group imaginable.As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazzette, at a time when ... Read More
Rehabs In Rural Communities Generate Hope and Concern
Port Jarvis, NY Struggles Where to Open Additional RehabsWhere to put rehabs in rural communities? In Port Jarvis NY, as rehab centers look to increase their presence in this rural community, residents have mixed feeling about where these centers should operate.As reported by Spectrum Local News, in Port Jervis, a town ... Read More
America’s Next Drug Problem Is Looming
Officials Warn On Xanax and Other BenzodiazepinesAmerica's next drug crisis is already in the early stages. While the opioid crisis is claiming lives all across the country, another class of drugs - Xanax, Valium and Klonopin, are starting to be widely abused. As reported by the Daily Chronicle, imagine it were ... Read More
The Crushing Costs of Addiction Rehab
Families Overwhelmed By Cost of Addiction RehabMany families dealing with the overwhelming challenges of taking care of addicted family members also face crushing bills for rehab. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the addiction crisis that is killing tens of thousands of Americans every year is also creating a ... Read More
I Didn’t Understand What Addiction Does to a Person
Beloved Bronx Teacher Lost His Long Battle With AddictionMatt Azimi, a teacher, was found overdosed in a Bronx Public School last fall. Now, his widow Rachel is speaking out about Matt's life and his struggle with addiction. As reported by PIX 11, Rachel Azimi can't forget the strange car that showed up outside her ... Read More
Human Face of Opioid Epidemic
Interactive Map Humanizes Massive EpidemicAt times, the sheer statistics of the opioid crisis can be overwhelming as tens of thousands have died from every state in the country. Now, as reported by Fast Company, the National Safety Council is adopting an interactive map that brings a face to many of these statistics. ... Read More
AA Versus Going to a Florida Recovery Center
How to Choose Between Rehab vs AA Finding one’s path on the road to recovery can be a difficult and frustrating task. Whether they are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, finding treatment is the only way to take back control of their lives. Whether they decide to seek help at a rehab facility vs AA, this decision ... Read More
