You've decided it's time to take control of your life and check yourself into a rehab center. Now it's time to choose the right treatment facility — one that offers the right combination of services, support and quality assurances to ensure you get the help you need. Here are the top 10 questions you need to ask when ... Read More
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Substance Abuse Stigma – The State of the Debate
Updated August 2023 Substance abuse in America is a steadily growing problem. As of 2021, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 46.3 million people aged 12 and older met the DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorders of some kind, with 64% of those having alcohol use disorders and 52% ... Read More
How to Break a Bad Habit: Advice to Achieve Your Goals
When the world seems uncertain, setting new goals can be a way to feel a sense of empowerment. However, it may be difficult to know where to begin. Whether you're looking to break bad habits or start good ones, it's crucial to invest some time in making a game plan to be successful. This is the Time of Year For ... Read More
Metallica Star James Hetfield Seeks Help for Alcoholism and Addiction
Updated April 7, 2020 Co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Metallica, James Hetfield has long had a reputation for hard living-- and hard drinking. In the band's early days, its members all drank heavily, prompting many to refer to the band as "Alcoholica." As Metallica's members aged, they all began to ... Read More
Can Drug Addicts Change?
It’s happened again. Your loved one has promised to change, not to use drugs or drink alcohol, and yet, here you are, facing their broken promise. You’ve tried time and time again to forgive, forget and have hope. Now, you're wondering, does addiction last a lifetime? Is there any real hope of not having to deal ... Read More
Building Your Resume in Recovery
You’re working through recovery and feeling empowered by all that you’ve learned about substance abuse and mental health. Now, you’re working towards getting back into the workforce, a logical step in the progression of your treatment. How do you complete a resume for returning to work if there are big gaps in it from ... Read More
Opioid Addiction Treatment & Detox
As powerful drugs, opioids are very likely to cause chemical dependency and are highly addictive. Because of this, it's not common for a user to be able to simply stop taking them. That’s why treatment for opioid addiction is so important. Often, that starts with opioid detox, a process in which the body works through ... Read More
Treatment for Heroin Addiction & Detox
Treatments for heroin involve a detox process along with residential or intensive outpatient programming. Clients benefit from holistic care that includes 24-hour monitoring and support, one-on-one and group therapy, and medications that help manage withdrawal symptoms. At FHE Health, we administer Suboxone® and ... Read More
