Trauma can have serious effects on people. In fact, 6 out of 100 Americans will suffer from trauma-related PTSD during their lifetime. But how does trauma affect the brain? The answer is important for recognizing the impact of trauma on the brain and finding effective healing strategies. From altering neural pathways ... Read More
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What to Expect During Heroin Detox
For those overcoming heroin addiction, a medical detox program is the first step in treatment. During this initial phase, the individual receives medically tailored support and supervision as they begin their recovery journey. At FHE Health, we recognize the courage and dedication it takes to break the cycle of ... Read More
First Responder Paws – 2024
2024 First Responder Paws Award Congratulations Officer Kora! Winner of the 2024 First Responder Paws Award A great big congratulations to Officer Kora and her handler, Senior Police Officer Debbie LeCroy, in Asheville, North Carolina, for winning the 2024 First Responder Paws Award! After roughly 8,500 people ... Read More
Healing from the Trauma of Sexual Assault
Every 68 seconds, someone in this country is sexually assaulted, according to the Department of Justice’s National Crime Victimization Survey; and nine out of 10 survivors of sexual assault are women, the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network has said. The mental health consequences of this type of trauma, as the ... Read More
No More Shame: Anica M.
Anica M. first knew something was wrong when she began having trouble driving: “Whenever I was driving, I felt like I was going to black out, and my heart was racing. I’d get headaches.” Anica’s job at the time involved driving eight hours a day, and these episodes soon began to impair her ability to get to work and ... Read More
No More Shame: James H.
“The day I developed a love for alcohol was July 8, 1984,” James H. recalled in a recent interview. “I was 13 years old, and my parents were celebrating their wedding anniversary. The night before, I went to a keg party three blocks away.” As the youngest of 12 children in an Irish Catholic family, James had always ... Read More
How Therapy for Cocaine Addiction Aids in Recovery
Recovering from cocaine addiction involves more than simply detoxing from the drug – it's a journey that requires learning new habits, coping strategies, and mindsets. While medical detox is an important first step toward healing, it only marks the beginning of long-term treatment. Therapy equips individuals with ... Read More
Ketamine Therapy for Alcoholism – Is Ketamine Therapy Safe?
Through the rise and fall of trending drugs, alcohol addiction in Florida continues to be an ongoing issue. While a lot of time and resources are dedicated to the treatment of addiction from opioids and other “hard drugs”, alcohol addiction is a constant and looming threat to the community. Luckily, there are those out ... Read More
