If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you might be familiar with a drug called Adderall. Belonging to a class of medications known as stimulants, Adderall is often used to treat ADHD and improve concentration and attention abilities. Because Adderall is ... Read More
Learning Center
FHE Health is dedicated to educating the American public—especially individuals, families, and communities—about mental health and substance abuse topics. In our Learning Center, you'll find articles on alcoholism, substance abuse, behavioral and mental health, and other treatment-related issues. Our articles are written both for the person in need of treatment as well as loved ones seeking more information. We also provide information for those who have gone through treatment and are building a new life in recovery.
Can You Go to Rehab for Adderall Use?
Can You Be Addicted to Adderall?
Adderall is a drug made up of two central nervous stimulants, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. People take this drug to improve their focus, reduce impulsivity and control behavior problems. Today, Adderall is one of the most commonly used prescription drugs in the United States. Still, that doesn't mean it doesn't ... Read More
4 Athletes, 4 Different Mental Health Struggles
In the world of sports, it is not uncommon for one coach or another to tell a competitor, “Get your head in the game.” A strong mental focus is essential, after all, to virtually any type of athletic performance. But what if you can’t get your head in the game? What do you do when your mental game is off? Athletes ... Read More
How to Get the Correct Diagnosis for Depression
Depression is among the most common mental health disorders, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that about five percent of U.S. adults are living with this condition. Fortunately, depression is a treatable condition, and most people are able to enjoy a better quality of life with professional ... Read More
What Is a Mental Health Screening?
After an ongoing cascade of global crises that began with the pandemic, millions worldwide are grappling with societal upheaval and disruption to daily living. Questions about how they live, what "normal" means, and whether life will be the same are common. Meanwhile, psychiatric and mental health screenings are ... Read More
How Do Top Athletes Manage Negative Thoughts?
High performance athletes spend countless hours in the gym and on the field, but competing and succeeding at the top level of sports requires your mind to be just as fit. Getting stuck in negative thoughts and self-talk in sports can paralyze you with anxiety and doubt, but overcoming negativity can help unlock your ... Read More
7 Strategies for Making an Athletic Comeback
Failure in sports is par for the course, but why is something so commonplace and, some might say, inevitable, so tough to deal with? Dealing with failure, whether on the court, field, or even the trail, requires a dual focus that involves both the body and mind. To bounce back successfully after a setback, the most ... Read More
The City … or the Country? Moving for Mental Health
With greater mental health awareness comes a better understanding of the urban effect on mental health. This understanding has resulted in the idea of the "anxious city" — meaning metro areas are thought to make inhabitants prone to conditions like anxiety and depression. For many, a change of environment is the key ... Read More
