For many people in recovery from heroin addiction, cravings are the most difficult challenge they face. The intense urges to go back to drug use can feel overwhelming, especially during the early days of treatment. However, it's important to remember that cravings aren't a sign of weakness or moral failure, but a ... Read More
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How to Get Prescribed Antidepressants
Depression is a common mental health condition that negatively affects how you think, feel, act and respond to certain situations. In 2021, approximately 8% of adults in the United States reported having at least one major depressive episode. Of those individuals, only three-fourths received treatment due to lack of ... Read More
Employee “Boreout”: How to Manage Boredom and Disengagement in a Job
Burnout often takes center stage in workplace wellness discussions. However, its counterpart — known as boreout — can be equally detrimental to your mental health and professional development. Boreout occurs when you experience chronic boredom and disengagement at work, leading to feelings of emptiness, frustration and ... Read More
How Heroin Affects the Brain: A Guide to Recovery
Heroin is a powerful drug that has an intense impact on brain chemistry. Its side effects can be immediate and devastating, causing long-term cognitive damage that makes quitting the drug very difficult. Understanding how heroin affects the brain is the first step toward healing for individuals and families navigating ... Read More
Emotional Suppression in Men
Being able to express emotions is a vital aspect of mental health, healthy relationships, and overall well-being. Unfortunately, this valuable skill isn't nurtured in everyone. Boys and men in particular are often denied the tools and support they need to understand, express, and manage their emotions in a healthy, ... 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
Signs of Whippit Drug Abuse
Whippits, also known as laughing gas or whippits, are a slang term for the recreational use of nitrous oxide. People purchase a whippit canister, usually made for whipping cream, and inhale the nitrous oxide to get high. Nitrous oxide is easily accessible, and whippits drug abuse is popular among adolescents, so it's ... Read More
First Responder Paws – 2024
2024 First Responder Paws Award Congratulations Officer Kora! Winner of the 2024 First Responder Paws Award A great big congratulations to Officer Kora and her handler, Senior Police Officer Debbie LeCroy, in Asheville, North Carolina, for winning the 2024 First Responder Paws Award! After roughly 8,500 people ... Read More
