Women tend to like men who are dependable and who can enjoy life with them. Some women also want to have a man who is successful. While these attributes usually aren't associated with men who have an alcohol use disorder, there are men who have had problems with alcohol and gone on to be very successful. There are ... Read More
Learning Center
FHE Health is dedicated to educating about mental health and substance abuse topics. In our learning center you will find articles focused on alcoholism, substance abuse, behavioral & 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. For those who have gone through treatment and are building a better life, we also provide information about your new life in recovery.
5 Ways a Sober Man Is What Women Want
How to Navigate Beer Buddies and Male Pressures to Drink
Getting together with buddies at the bar is so heavily ingrained in some male friendships that it's almost assumed to be healthy and normal. The practice is so common that—at least in some work environments and communities —it has come to embody "what everybody does" and is dismissed as "happy-go-lucky," "harmless" ... Read More
A Holiday Mental Health Toolbox
The holidays are meant to be a time to bring people together, to celebrate, and to give thanks. Yet, for someone struggling with addiction or other mental health complications, it's not that easy. Holiday mental health can be a very important component of your overall well-being. If you don't take steps now to protect ... Read More
How Marijuana Purity and Strength Have Increased Exponentially
Between 1995 and 2015, tests evaluating levels of THC in illegal pot confiscated by the U.S. DEA discovered these levels had risen from four percent (1995) to 12 percent (2015). Another study examining THC amounts in pot over the past 20 years found that THC percentages and potency had increased by nearly 215 percent. ... Read More
How Does Alcohol Impact Libido?
Eddie loves to party. He and his friends go out every weekend and drink away the time from Friday night to Monday morning. Most of his guy friends are single, so they don't mind spending their weekends this way. But Eddie met a girl recently — Leah — who's shown interest in him. They've gone on a few dates, and things ... Read More
Paranoia, Overexcitement and Other Signs of Cocaine Use
If a person starts exhibiting strange new behaviors, those around them are likely to notice. But this doesn't always mean it's treated with the seriousness it may deserve. Sudden changes in mood, behavior or physical health may hint at an underlying mental or behavioral health condition. Here, we'll discuss what you'll ... Read More
What It’s Like to Face “Daily” Depression, According to Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson has been in the spotlight for the better part of the past two decades, but there's much more to this pop star-turned-talk show host than what meets the eye. In recent years, the singer has been more open with the details of her personal life. Kelly Clarkson's wise words on mental health can resonate with ... Read More
Inside the Mind of a Person Who Has Anxiety
Annabella used to love being out around people. She was the life of the party and always had fun. But recently, she's started to avoid going out into social situations. She gets nervous and starts to sweat when she thinks about leaving the house. She knows something is wrong, but she isn't sure what. She doesn't know ... Read More
