Family therapy can be an effective way to connect with a strong support system during rehab. In many cases, the people who understand the person in recovery are their family members, and those connections can be invaluable in the struggle of lifelong recovery. But sometimes, relationships with family become ... Read More
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Alumni Outlook: Why Spirituality is an Essential Part of Recovery
Science and Spirituality: If addiction is a disease of the brain, why is spirituality vital to recovery? I was your average child growing up: full of hope, purity, and love. As we all do, I had a fundamental yearning for a connection to a spiritual power greater than myself. Life eventually dealt me a handful of ... Read More
The Mental Health Dangers of a Concussion, and How to Address Them
Imagine a healthy young athlete in the prime of his life. He’s a football star, well known in the community for his enthusiasm and ability to dominate on the field. He’s had a concussion before, but what football player hasn’t? In the weeks after the season wraps up, family and friends note he’s a bit depressed and ... Read More
10 Ways a Therapist Can Support Your Personal Growth
Counseling is often an underrated resource for anyone, but especially for demographics like those at risk for substance abuse, addiction and mental health conditions. But when you're working through adversity, it can be hard to recognize the good a therapist can do for you and your health. The number of Americans ... Read More
Mental Health Schizophrenia Treatment
Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, and as such, it is often stigmatized more than other mental illnesses. There are a variety of causes for this. It's a disease that's not well understood, even by the medical and mental health community. It's not completely clear how the illness ... Read More
How FHE Health Is Tackling Local Opiate Epidemic
This month FHE Health participated in a community conversation with state and local elected officials about how the national opiate epidemic has affected Broward County and how best to address the crisis. In recent years, the organization “Broward Days” has hosted an annual gathering for elected officials, ... Read More
5 Tips for Coping with Painful Emotions Without Drugs or Alcohol
Do you find yourself reaching for a drink or taking drugs when uncomfortable emotions hit? If so, you're not alone. Having a glass of wine, a few beers or even a couple of tokes off a joint aren't just common ways to deal with stress, anxiety, and depression; they're widely viewed as being both safe and socially ... Read More
How a Dangerous New Trend in Binge Drinking Could Be Impacting Your Child’s Health
Research from the University of Minnesota is challenging historical trends in binge drinking and bringing to light new concerns about the long-lasting impact binge drinking can have on young adults. The study seems to indicate that, like many other cultural and social activities, binge drinking participation is peaking ... Read More
