During treatment for opiate addiction, Megan talked a lot with her counselor about her family of origin, childhood, and, in particular, her father's aloofness. As a child, Megan always blamed herself for her inability to "connect" with her father Sam. Megan's mother lavished affection and attention on her but Sam ... Read More
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Why Now? A Personal Relapse Account
If your loved one suffers from the disease of addiction or you personally find yourself battling this baffling disorder, then it is likely that you are familiar with the ever so stigmatized conversation of relapse. Addiction is described as a “chronic relapsing disease of the brain.” There is a relevant tone to this ... Read More
Mental Health After COVID-19 – An Expert Interview with Dr. Beau Nelson
The number of lives lost to COVID-19 continues to rise, having now surpassed 100,000. Meanwhile, as an increasing number of states ease lockdown restrictions, the worst of the pandemic seems to be over. But is it? If the overall impact of a pandemic is measured not just in terms of lives lost to the disease itself, but ... Read More
Teenage Addiction – How to Help Your Teen Battling Drug Use
A Guide For Families Looking To Help Their Addicted Teenagers Life can be so beautiful and amazing in many ways, but it also has a tendency to throw out a lot of hardship, grief, and immense challenges to overcome. Existence on Earth isn’t exactly perfect, and there are times when things are so tough that they can’t ... Read More
Beacon Health Options/Value Insurance
At FHE Health, we are proud to accept Beacon Health/Value Options insurance. To verify what services are covered in your Beacon plan, just give us a call. We'll provide a confidential and free verification of Beacon Health Care benefits. Beacon Health Options, formerly known as Value Options, Inc., is the largest ... Read More
How to Dispose of Drugs Safely
Once someone has decided to get clean and start down the road towards recovery, one of the most important things they need to do right away is ditch any drugs they're still holding. This step is critical because there's simply nothing good that can come from holding on to the stash in your medicine cabinet. Along with ... Read More
Teaching Mental Health in Schools Is Now Mandatory in These States.
In most states, health education is a school requirement for middle and high-school students. Now, some states are requiring schools to teach about mental health as well. The state of Virginia is now requiring mental health be taught in ninth and tenth grades, and the state of New York is including mental health as ... Read More
South Florida Treatment Center
Mental Health and Addiction: Seeking Treatment in South Florida With a warm year-round climate and over 800 miles of sandy beaches, Florida is known as one of the United States' top destinations for vacationers and retirees. What many Americans may not know is that South Florida is also one of the nation's capitals ... Read More
