The 12-step treatment for drug and alcohol abuse recovery has long been considered a highly effective tool. It began as a component of Alcoholics Anonymous but has become a movement that is now used by many drug and alcohol rehab centers. A component of it is faith. Many men and women who come into a program like this ... Read More
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Disordered Love: Mental Illness in Relationships
Mental illness impacts millions of Americans each year. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately one in five adults (nearly 44 million) is currently living with depression, anxiety or another mental disorder, and one in 25 "experiences a serious mental illness in a given year that ... Read More
Off the Roller-Coaster: When to Leave a Relationship With an Alcoholic
Alcoholism, now commonly referred to as Alcohol Use Disorder or AUD, is a lot more common than you might think. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a branch of the National Institutes of Health, over 15 million American adults have AUD. AUD in America directly impacts about twice as ... Read More
Help! I’m Addicted to Shopping: Compulsive Buying and You
Can shopping become an addiction? Shopping without the ability to stop can be a form of addiction. Compulsive buying disorder is a disease. For some people, it begins as a need to have the latest item or fashion accessory. Over time, indulging in those items creates a positive feeling and compels a person to continue ... Read More
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
One of the most common and effective options for treatment is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). At FHE Health, we use this treatment option as one of several components of care for conditions such as substance abuse and mental health disorders. Each patient receives individualized treatment plans that may include ... Read More
Neurorehab for Peak Performance: An Alternative to Nootropics?
Imagine what could happen if your brain was working at its highest, most efficient level. If you were a musician, you could compose your best work and play it with confidence. If you were an executive, you could make financial decisions with clarity. While this may seem like wishful thinking, it is possible to improve ... Read More
Is Addiction a Mental Illness?
It’s a question many people have asked, and most don’t understand: Are drug and alcohol addictions a mental illness? In some cases, addiction can be considered a mental illness. However, because of the physical components of addiction, it can never just be called a mental health disorder. Nevertheless, it’s a disorder ... Read More
Seizures: Mitigating a Serious Alcohol Withdrawal Risk
If you've abused alcohol for a number of consecutive days, months, or years, the cumulative impact all that alcohol has on your body can dramatically increase the levels of dopamine within your brain — that's the neurotransmitter associated with pleasurable feelings like euphoria, relaxation, and satisfaction. Given ... Read More