Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health Treatment
The media frenzy around synthetic or designer drugs is constant, but drug use isn't a new phenomenon. There are records of ancient cultures using plants for their psychedelic properties as early as 10,000 years ago. Cannabis, cocaine, heroin and LSD are all substances our parents and grandparents will have at least ... Read More
Finding treatment options for alcoholism does not have to be a challenge. Experts agree that recovering from alcohol addiction can be as painful and difficult as it is when recovering from drugs or other substances. The staff at FHE Health wants to make it easier for you to begin your journey to healthy living. Tips ... Read More
Active addicts live a life of secrecy and lies, which makes it difficult for the people who love them to recognize the signs of addiction. As difficult as it may be to identify a problem, there are things you can look for that are common signs of drug abuse. It is also a good idea to look for distinct behavioral ... Read More
Addiction is a disease, but its treatment is quite different from other medical conditions. Unlike many health issues, there is no cure or addiction "fix" that heals all pain brought on by addiction. Addiction is a psychological issue; a disease of the brain. If the underlying root of addiction comes from brain ... Read More
The After Detox Detox: Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome The detox process is uncomfortable and painful. But for patients who are dependent on certain drugs (like alcohol and benzodiazepines), it can be fatal if not done properly. Individuals are relieved when the process is over and the intense symptoms of withdrawal ... Read More
What Being a Parent of an Addict Taught Me I am the parent of an addict. A heroin addict, to be specific. No one can prepare a mother for this kind of lifestyle. However, as moms around the world tend to do, I stepped up to the plate and dealt with the hand I was given. Baseball games and slumber parties were traded ... Read More
Is the present moment unacceptable, unpleasant or awful? “It is as it is. Observe how the mind labels it and how this labeling process, this continuous sitting in judgment, creates pain and unhappiness. By watching the mechanics of the mind, you step out of its resistance patterns, and you can then allow the present ... Read More
Peter Marinelli on Service One of the many gifts of sobriety is the legacy of service, one alcoholic helping another. One of the many gifts of sobriety is taking these spiritual principles into our homes, occupations and affairs. One of the many gifts of sobriety is getting our spiritual wings to go fly and be of ... Read More
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