The following fact may come as a surprise: “75 percent of people with addiction survive and go on to live full lives, especially if they get good treatment.” That’s according to NPR, in a January 2022 report on research from the CDC and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.) In other words, like other mental and ... Read More
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Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center In Deerfield Beach, FL
Mental illness and addiction can often overlap, with more than 21 million American adults living with both conditions, according to national survey data. Clinicians call this a dual diagnosis, and treating co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders together supports the best outcomes. At FHE Health, our ... Read More
How Inpatient Therapy Can Help Insomnia
If you’re having trouble sleeping regularly, you may feel the need to turn to sleep medications or other substances to get a better night’s rest. The problem with this is that it often results in dependency on the medications or substances you use to lull yourself to sleep at night. Getting insomnia treatments at an ... Read More
How to Prioritize Your Kids’ Mental Health in a Divorce
While divorce rates have been trending down in recent years, many children are still impacted by divorce. Even when it's truly for the best, divorce can have a devastating effect on everyone involved, including the children. From dealing with sweeping lifestyle changes to having to split holidays, there's virtually no ... Read More
FHE Health Hosts Therapy Dog Fundraiser Luncheon for Local First Responders
Reserve Seat Now to Prevent Suicide and Provide Hope for Healing In celebration of “Take Your Dog to Work Day” (June 24), we’re remembering the therapy dogs that go to work every day in this country and highlighting the need for more of these dogs in communities across America. Therapy dogs provide critical emotional ... Read More
Mental Health After Retirement – Common Issues for First Responders
Updated 10/30/24 Retirement can be a challenging transition for many people, especially for those who draw a great deal of purpose and identity from their work. First responders often fall into this category. Most of them choose careers as police officers, firefighters or EMS professionals, because they want to help ... Read More
How Unions Support First Responders’ Substance Abuse Needs
When it comes to first responders and substance abuse, a few things are generally accepted. Primarily, first responders — a category that includes EMS workers, firefighters, police officers, military, ER doctors and more — are at higher risk for emergent mental health conditions and substance use disorders due to ... Read More
What’s an “Out-of-Body Experience” from Hallucinogens Like?
Psychedelic experiences have long been a source of inspiration for filmmakers and are woven into countless movies. One common go-to element of psychedelic experiences is visual alterations. This may include anything from vibrant, shifting colors and geometric patterns to hallucinations of objects, places, and ... Read More
