Finding the right help for mental health and substance use isn't always simple, especially when you're caught in a cycle that involves more than one challenge. Dual-diagnosis rehab is a treatment approach that addresses mental health and addiction together for better outcomes. If you or someone you love is ... Read More
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The Role Medication Plays in Mental Health Rehab
The combination of therapy and medication represents one of the most effective strategies in modern mental health rehabilitation. While therapy provides you with essential coping skills and emotional tools, medication can help stabilize your brain chemistry and reduce symptoms that might otherwise interfere with your ... Read More
What Are Stimulants and Are They Addictive?
If you talk to any high school teenager or college student, there's a high chance they'll know someone taking Adderall. Or caffeine pills. Or other stimulants to help them get through the demands of the day and party at night. Stimulants are a popular choice for young people. Still, no matter how favored these drugs ... Read More
What to Expect During Heroin Detox
For those overcoming heroin addiction, a medical detox program is the first step in treatment. During this initial phase, the individual receives medically tailored support and supervision as they begin their recovery journey. At FHE Health, we recognize the courage and dedication it takes to break the cycle of ... Read More
Drug Abuse vs. Drug Misuse: Ways They Differ
A 2023 study revealed that 59% of people aged 12 and older had used drugs in the past month. This seems like a high number, but drug abuse isn't necessarily the same as substance use and misuse. While some people use the terms interchangeably, the drug abuse definition is clear and distinct. Drug Misuse ... Read More
What Is ARFID? How It’s Diagnosed
Many children are picky eaters, with specific rules about what they'll eat and how their food must be served. As they age, most children grow out of these restrictive habits. However, some hold onto restrictive food tendencies and even see them intensify with age. Sometimes these tendencies are so extreme that they ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: The Role of Genes and Lifestyle (Part 10)
It used to be that we thought we were bound by our genetics. "My father had it, his father had it — so I’m going to get it anyway. Might as well enjoy life and do whatever I want," was the mindset. However, advances in genetic research have painted a much more empowering picture. Turns out, genetics might load the ... Read More
The Importance of Nature in Mental Health/Substance Recovery
Whether watching waves crash onto the shore or listening to rustling leaves, spending time outdoors is arguably therapeutic. Nature rehab centers and treatment facilities that incorporate outdoor activities are a growing trend in mental health and addiction recovery. These holistic approaches replace fluorescent lights ... Read More
