Updated November 28, 2022 The term 'addiction' is often referred to as 'a family disease,' but what does that actually mean? Is that a generalization or are some people more genetically predisposed to becoming addicted? The reality is, there are many factors that can cause someone to be vulnerable to addiction. No ... Read More
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Your Addiction Affects More Than Just You
Addiction is a communal disease. This means that it affects not just the individual, but families, friends, and the workplace. Find out why drug addiction is more than a solo journey. Addiction Affects More Than Just the Individual Recently the nation has become enormously aware of a persistent problem. Drug ... Read More
Can Cannabis Actually Increase Anxiety and Depression
With the growing legal support and decriminalization of marijuana in the United States, it would seem there is a consensus that the there are benefits of use and exaggerations of medical concerns. However, there is a looming debate over how cannabis impacts feelings of anxiety and depression, in addition to the ... Read More
The Relationship Between Addiction and the Foster Care System
Drug addiction has plagued many lives in Florida and continues to do so on a day-to-day basis. Nationwide drug overdose rates continue to rise and too many lives are being lost to addiction. The impact of drug addiction not only causes destruction in the lives of those enduring its chaos but many other areas as well. ... 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
5 Ways to Support a Recovering Family Member
Updated August 2023 When a family member is suffering from the disease of alcoholism and addiction it’s felt by everyone. The pain from their actions can be significant monetarily, emotionally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. However, the truth of the matter is that for this member of our family to embrace ... Read More
5 Tips on Handling Anxiety Without Medication
Are you struggling with a mental illness, but do not want to take medication? Breaking the stigma around mental illness is something that FHE Health wants to accomplish, and as a result, we would love to talk today about anxiety. We have a few tips about how to cope, which is so important in a day and age where mental ... Read More
Poverty, Drugs, Violence, and Depression
Poverty, drugs, and depression are an unholy chorus that often go together. As a gold miner recognizes that quartz hints at a gold deposit, mental health professionals recognize that where there’s one of these four, the others may follow. Contrariwise, the more of these components we recognize and fix, the more we ... Read More
