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
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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
Movement and Mental Health
Recently, I celebrated 13 years of being a licensed Zumba fitness ® instructor. I never would’ve imagined it, but here I am dancing my way through life and helping others do the same. I did not start out as an instructor. I started out as a participant in dance fitness classes and fell in love. But my fitness journey ... Read More
Male Friendship and Mental Health
Article overview: With male loneliness becoming increasingly common, here's a look at the statistics and advice on building positive male friendships. Some men may ask, "Why is friendship important? I don't need friends." And yet, these men may struggle with feelings of loss, depression and isolation that make it ... Read More
Healing from the Trauma of Sexual Assault
Every 68 seconds, someone in this country is sexually assaulted, according to the Department of Justice’s National Crime Victimization Survey; and nine out of 10 survivors of sexual assault are women, the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network has said. The mental health consequences of this type of trauma, as the ... Read More
The Power of Practicing Mindfulness
Mindfulness and mindfulness meditation can be especially beneficial for those affected by chronic or post-traumatic stress. In this episode of the First Responder Families Podcast, you’ll get an introduction to mindfulness meditation and related practices. Show host Ivona Bhadha, a trauma therapist who works with first ... Read More
Doomscrolling? Discover Why We Do It
Doomscrolling: It happens to the best of us. While the occasional scroll through social media or news feeds isn't a problem, it can become an issue if you do it constantly. This behavior can be difficult to quit, even when it starts having a negative impact on mental health. Keep reading to learn more about the meaning ... Read More
