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
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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
Rehab During the Holidays: What It’s Like, and Why It Can Be Good Idea
Going to treatment isn't the kind of thing you schedule; to ensure a successful attempt at recovery, putting off going to rehabilitation until a more convenient time isn't generally advised. As such, this can result in many individuals with substance use disorders spending time in treatment over the holidays. As ... Read More
The Risks of Dating After Rehab
Rehabilitation has the ability to change many things about the ways in which you go about your life, from daily routines to recreational activities. In just a matter of weeks or months, everything about the way you live turns upside down. The process of rehab is designed to provide a clearer focus, healthier habits ... Read More
How School-Based Counselors Help Kids Cope with Drug Addiction
Addiction in America is an exceptionally complex issue, especially in the ways that it affects the families wrapped up in the chaos. It's true that no one is more impacted by drug-related trauma at home than children, and nowhere is this more obvious than in America's schools. According to NPR, schools have become ... Read More