Art Therapy, a visual form of expressive arts therapy, is one of the services offered through FHE Health’s Expressive Arts Therapy program. Creative arts like painting and drawing can support therapy and treatment goals in numerous ways, but not many people are familiar with how art therapy works and what it does. This ... Read More
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How Common Are Drug Dreams, Nightmares of Relapse?
It has often been said that substance addiction affects nearly every aspect of a person's life. For some, even their sleep doesn't always afford them an escape from the effects of drug addiction. Dreaming about using drugs or alcohol is not uncommon among people in recovery, especially during the early days of their ... Read More
How Chronic Illness Can Erode Mental Health
I met Santa last year. He asked what I wanted for Christmas, and I told him a sparkling unicorn. He told me to be realistic. So, I asked for a cure for just one of my chronic illnesses. Santa laughed and asked what color I wanted my unicorn. I find myself truly grateful for sarcasm when it comes to navigating ... Read More
Teen Addiction Rehab Guide for Parents
The adolescent years are a time of self-discovery, exploring boundaries and personal limitations, and establishing a sense of identity. Unfortunately, for some children, experimenting with drugs or alcohol is part of that journey. Depending on the substance an adolescent uses, drug or alcohol abuse can lead to ... Read More
Will Scientists Find the Neurons Responsible for Alcohol Withdrawal?
If you're a heavy drinker and you've ever tried to take a break from alcohol, you probably felt like your body was actively fighting your choice. When going through alcohol detox, heart palpitations, body shakes, anxiety, and headaches are just a few of the problems one might face. Alcohol withdrawal describes the ... Read More
How to Manage the Effects of Delirium Tremens
When someone with an alcohol addiction stops drinking, they may experience severe withdrawal symptoms. Some are so dangerous, like delirium tremens (DT), that they may cause death. This is why seeking medical attention while detoxing is recommended. If you or a loved one is preparing to enter recovery, take a look at ... Read More
Mental Health and the Mind-Gut Connection: A Digestible Guide
Can what you eat impact a condition like depression? Can food cause it? It's true that we are made up of chemicals and that the chemicals we take in can impact the chemical processes of our body and even our mind. But to what extent? To what extent does our digestive tract influence our brain? And how does our mental ... Read More
Delirium Tremens
It's commonly believed that alcohol is less dangerous than so-called "hard" drugs like cocaine and meth. This is wrong for several reasons, not the least of which is alcohol's easy availability and frequency of use. Roughly half of American adults drink, and more than 25% reported binge drinking in the past month in a ... Read More
