March 15 is right around the bend. That is when FHE Health will name two recipients of the second, annual “Hope for Healing Scholarship.” Tune in on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram to catch the announcement! In the meantime, FHE’s scholarship committee will have the tough job of selecting only two winners (one graduate ... Read More
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Alumni Outlook: The Importance of Counseling and Recovery
I remember the first time I was introduced to recovery and how ignorant I truly was. It was no secret that my life was unmanageable, and I was powerless over drugs and alcohol. However, I was uneducated on what the disease of alcoholism actually entailed. I assumed that alcoholics were a group of unfortunates who had ... Read More
What’s the Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Bipolar Disorder?
Updated on November 11, 2024 Physically or verbally abusive behavior is never justified, even if the perpetrator has a mental illness. (If you are a victim of domestic violence, seek help immediately—regardless of the circumstances—by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.) There is ... Read More
Popular Recovery Podcast Interviews FHE Health’s Chief Clinical Officer
Retired Instructor at FBI National Academy Hosts the Discussion Michael Van Meter is a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent agent and former instructor at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He’s also passionate about recovery, which is the main theme of his podcast “Recovery Is Possible.” Recently, ... Read More
Step 4 A.A.: Taking Your Fearless Moral Inventory
What is Step 4 in A.A.? While every step in the 12-step program presents a unique set of challenges, Step Four in Alcoholics Anonymous has gained notoriety as being the "scary" step. This is the step that requires you to take a long, hard, honest look at your character flaws. It can feel overwhelming and frightening ... Read More
Drinking Alone: It it a Sign of Alcoholism?
Does Drinking Alone Mean You're an Alcoholic? Drinking alone in moderation and only occasionally is not a symptom of alcohol abuse. Many people enjoy drinking a couple of beers, glasses of wine or mixed drinks in the evening after a particularly stressful day. The myth that drinking alone means you have an alcohol ... Read More
Drug Detox Via Medically Induced Coma? What an Experts Says
Updated October 8, 2024 University of Toronto psychologist and author Jordan Peterson, who reportedly struggled with benzodiazepine dependency, made headlines in February 2020 when he went to Russia to seek “coma detox treatment.” The procedure involved being placed in a medically induced coma that lasted for eight ... Read More
Why It’s Important to Choose a Center That Offers Specialized Treatment
The month of January is an opportune time to get help for a drug or alcohol addiction, especially on the heels of the deadliest year yet for Americans with substance use disorders. 81,000 overdose deaths occurred last year— a new record high for the United States, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease ... Read More
