If you've witnessed or experienced a traumatic, life-threatening event, situation, or circumstance, you could be at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Left untreated, this common disorder can impact all aspects of your life, affecting your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. According ... Read More
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Will Insurance Cover Behavioral Treatment?
People struggling with substance abuse or a mental health disorder need treatment from a skilled, licensed facility. Yet the thought of entering such a program may seem financially impossible. How can you pay for this type of care? Most often, there is insurance for rehab and supportive services available to help ... Read More
Talking to Your Employer About Your Addiction
Drug and alcohol addiction is invasive. It impacts every area of your life, including your employment. Though the stereotype of a 'drug abuser' may be that they are unable to hold down jobs or maintain responsibilities, that’s not usually the case. A U.S. News & World Report article indicates that an estimated 76 ... Read More
A Brief Guide to Drug & Alcohol Interactions
Often when we talk about abusing drugs, we discuss the drug itself: the effects of taking it, the potential for addiction, and the physical danger that comes about over a long period of abuse, whether addiction sets in or not. We talk less often about mixing drugs with other addictive substances. Sure, there are ... Read More
Understanding How Men and Women Handle Gambling Addiction Differently
At FHE Health, we get prospective patients asking about more than just addiction to drugs or alcohol. Many patients are addicted to food, sex or gambling, addictions that are considered behavioral rather than physical. You might think that suffering from an addiction that doesn't affect the brain like opiates or ... Read More
Taking Stock: As a New Year Approaches, Reflect on the Year’s Accomplishments
Drug and alcohol addiction recovery is a process filled with numerous ups and downs. Throughout the process, many people will struggle with what’s happened and what’s to come. It’s important to reflect on this, especially heading into the New Year. Where have you been? Where are you going? Taking Stock Is a Valuable ... Read More
Barriers to Long-Term Recovery: An Interview with Molly Lauroesch, Alumni Director of FHE
As if just getting to the first step of recovery doesn't have enough barriers, individuals are likely to face challenges as they navigate paths into long-term recovery. This is true whether you're dealing with a mental health disorder, substance abuse issue or both. Molly Lauroesch, the Alumni Director here at FHE ... Read More
Inspirational Tips for Keeping Your Resolutions in the New Year
Resolutions can be some of the most difficult demands we place on ourselves every year. For those recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, these resolutions come with additional risks. If you're in recovery, there are several things you should consider about resolutions, including the right type to make. As the new ... Read More