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
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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
Holistic Solutions to Pain and Stress Relief
The National Institutes of Health reported in 2023 that 21% of U.S. adults suffer from chronic pain, while 8% experience high-impact chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as daily or near-daily pain that lasts 6 or more months and has a detrimental impact on daily life activities. It can also be persistent, with many ... Read More
The Debate About Abstinence-Only Recovery Programs
Historically, treatment for addiction has taken a very firm stance: no more substance use, ever. This mindset operates under the assumption that addiction begets addiction and that any addictive substance is a risk for those with a history of abuse. But is this the right approach today in a world dominated by effective ... Read More
Top Drug Trends of 2018
As the year comes to a close, it’s important to pause and take stock. For many men and women, this will be a year of taking those first steps towards recovery. For others, it may be the time of simple realization that they need help. As we look back, it's important to learn from past experiences. One way to do this is ... Read More
