A common topic of discussion in recovery is whether someone can find a lasting romantic connection with another person in spite of their addiction or mental health disorder, and the fact is, it's not easy. There are a huge number of ways your recovery can wreak havoc on your ability to have a functioning ... Read More
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Antidepressants: A Drug Profile
Updated March 28, 2025 Antidepressants are frequently-used drugs that can address everything from bipolar disorder to depression. Of the population over 12 years of age, 13.2 percent has taken an antidepressant in the past thirty days. With the ability to help millions of people struggling with ... Read More
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
Job Protection & Behavioral Health or Dependency Issues: Expert Opinion
Understanding Job Protection and Behavioral Health or Dependency Issues Among the chief reasons individuals don't seek inpatient care when they're struggling with addiction or mental health is because they're afraid they might lose their jobs, says Janet Gerhard, the Director of Public and Community Affairs for FHE ... 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
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
Walking the Line: Prescription Drugs and Pain Relief in Recovery
During the recovery process, your goal is to abstain from any type of drug that could be a potential threat to your sobriety. It takes just one experience to open the door to relapse, no matter how hard you’ve worked to avoid it. However, pain is a part of life. You may need to manage a simple headache or prepare for a ... Read More
Genetics and Alcoholism: Is Your Body Predisposed?
The question of whether genes or environment are responsible for alcoholism has long been debated, but the answers aren't as clear-cut as popular media often makes it seem. While alcohol abuse does often run in families, specific genes for alcoholism haven't been identified, and the link between biology and alcohol ... Read More
