If you find yourself convinced you must clean your home or organize your work surroundings to a point where your actions become an obsession and your compulsion is taking over, it may be nothing— or you may have a problem that requires professional help. If you're wondering when to seek help for OCD, get the answers ... Read More
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What a Typical Admissions Call Is Like
This article featured Donny Martinelli, our former Director of Admissions. Meet Zack Traynor, our new Director of Admissions here! Treatment for a mental health issue like anxiety, depression, or addiction typically begins with a phone call. Whether it is made by the individual seeking treatment or a concerned ... Read More
Process Addiction Treatment
At FHE Health, we work closely with each patient to understand exactly what they're facing. In some situations, the mental health and substance abuse disorders we treat are also co-occurring with other forms of addiction. Called process addictions or behavioral addictions, these conditions may not demonstrate a ... Read More
Severity of Alcohol Withdrawal Depends on This Scale
More than 18% of American adults are living with alcohol use disorder, which may be moderate, severe or in remission. If you drink heavily, your body can become dependent on regular doses of alcohol in order to function. While stopping problem drinking is generally a good idea, suddenly stopping can cause serious ... Read More
What Is Happening When Someone Blacks Out From Drinking Alcohol?
Maybe you've heard stories of people blacking out after drinking alcohol, or perhaps you've blacked out yourself in the past. But what causes people to black out? If you drink or know someone who does, this is an important question to ask. Understanding the actual physiological event that occurs when someone blacks out ... Read More
5 Signs It’s Time to End a Relationship With an Alcoholic
Let's state the obvious right away, romantic relationships are complicated, very hard. It's a fantastic feeling to meet someone and have them mutually feel the same way as you do. I would even label a relationship's 'honeymoon phase' as a narcotic. You can get drunk on the feeling, and it's great! Love is a ... Read More
What Explains Addiction? Theories of Addiction and Drug Abuse
Addiction is a multifaceted issue that about one in 10 U.S. adults experience. It can stem from a range of factors, from environment and personality to genetics and neurological causes. Addressing the root causes of an individual's substance use is an essential part of addiction treatment. By understanding the ... Read More
Benzos: Basic Facts and Famous Cases of Abuse
What Are Benzos? Benzodiazepines, also known as "benzos," are a class of synthetic prescription drugs that are commonly used to treat both acute and chronic anxiety. First developed in the 1950s, these drugs work by binding to gamma-aminobutyric acid-A, or GABA-A, neurotransmitters within the brain, which helps to ... Read More
