Alcohol addiction is a serious, life-threatening condition, but recovery is possible with the right tools. Rehabilitation centers help people get sober so they can reclaim their lives. Before starting rehabilitation, the first step is going through detox. Knowing what the detox process looks like can help patients set ... Read More
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How Creative Hobbies Improve Mind-Body Wellness
Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States struggles with some type of mental illness every day. Some of the most common conditions include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder. While mental health conditions are treatable, only around 50% receive help. The good news is that ... Read More
Consequences of Alcoholism: Loss of Your License
Despite alcohol being legal and the fact that most people consume it from time to time, consuming too much can have major consequences. Alcohol use disorder (AUD), more colloquially called "alcoholism," is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) as an impaired ability to control ... Read More
6 Myths About Addiction
An estimated 48.7 million people over the age of 12 in the United States have some form of substance misuse disorder. While that's nearly a quarter of the population of adults and teenagers, many people still don't fully understand addiction. Part of this lack of understanding stems from addiction misconceptions that ... Read More
The Role of Nursing in Inpatient Behavioral Health Outcomes
Nurses play a vital role in just about any setting where medical care is administered. The same is true in a mental health and addiction treatment facility, where nurses often have more contact with patients and patients’ families than other medical or clinical staff. One might think, then, that the role of nurses ... 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
Educational Opportunities
FHE Health is committed to excellent patient care and its role as a teaching institution for behavior health professions. We have educational partnerships with schools nationwide and provide students with exceptional opportunities for learning and career development. About Us FHE Health is a nationally recognized ... Read More
The Dangers of Self-Diagnosis with “Dr. Google”
Today's digital world offers unprecedented access to abundant health information at your fingertips. You've likely used the internet more than once to find information about symptoms. While quick online searches are becoming a go-to source for health advice, "Dr. Google" is far from reliable. The reality is that ... Read More
