For many, parenting is one of life's most profound joys and sources of fulfillment, filled with love and deep connection. However, for those living with alcohol use disorder, these joys can be overshadowed by the challenges of managing an addiction. It's difficult to balance the role of nurturing and raising children ... Read More
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Defining Alcohol Use Disorder (DSM)
For many people, alcohol plays a significant role in their social life and leisure time. Whether it's going to happy hour with colleagues, cocktails for date night or a glass or two of wine in the evening to unwind, many people associate alcohol with fun and relaxation. While an occasional drink isn't likely to cause ... Read More
Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorders: An Interview with Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Nelson
At FHE Health, we believe in treating the whole person, not just their symptoms. By taking a holistic approach to behavioral health treatment, we address both substance use disorders and the underlying mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders that often accompany them. Dr. Beau A. Nelson, DBH, LCSW and ... 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
Healing Your Relationship with Food: Part 5, Restricting Food Because of Busyness or a Fear of Pain
Part 1: Understanding the Mental Ties Part 2: The Physical Aspects Part 3: Emotional Eating Part 4: Restricting Food Due to Anxiety/Depression or for Weight Loss Part 5: Restricting Food Because of Busyness or a Fear of Pain Welcome to Part 5 of our journey toward healing your relationship with food. In ... Read More
The Holistic Approach to Rehab
The road to recovery for people who are struggling with addiction is rarely linear. If you've tried the standard approaches to addiction treatment, such as 12-step-based groups and talk therapy, it can be discouraging to relapse. Even the 12-step literature tells us that if something isn't working, we need to change ... Read More
High-Potency Cannabis in Greater Demand — The Mental Health Stakes
Recreational use of cannabis is popular and considered normal. The medical profession largely regards the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis as safe, and it's legal in 24 states. Around 61.9 million Americans used cannabis in 2022. Names for cannabis include weed, marijuana, ganja, and dope. But since the ... Read More
How an Asheville Therapy Dog Came to Symbolize Hope and Recovery
Life has a way of bringing us to our knees. When that happens, “Officer Kora,” a Goldendoodle rescue, is specially trained to provide “compression therapy.” If someone falls, Kora goes to them and lies on them. The warmth and the weight of her body are calming, “like a weighted blanket with paws,” according to Kora’s ... Read More
