Cocaine is among the most addictive recreational drugs in the world. After just one hit, many individuals quickly progress to repeated use. Unfortunately, even a single dose of the drug can have life-threatening consequences, and repeated use can lead to cocaine addiction and result in physical and mental health ... Read More
Help With Substance Abuse
Substance abuse disorder is a diagnosable medical and mental health disorder. It becomes a disorder when it begins interfering with a person’s day-to-day life. It affects 21.5 million people over the age of 2012, yet many do not seek help. Here you will find articles cataloging the aspects and types of substance abuse. The experts at FHE Health identify trends and explain addiction risks for substances from Juul to inhalants.
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Replacement Addictions: Common Substitutes and Their Triggers
Drug Abuse vs. Drug Misuse: Ways They Differ
Cocaine Cravings: How to Overcome Them
When Your Child’s Other Parent Goes to Rehab
With 2.3 million people seeking alcohol treatment in 2023, many parents have faced the challenge of trying to explain addiction to a child. Young children might not understand why one parent has seemingly disappeared for weeks or why they have limited visiting hours. When explaining addiction, you'll need to approach ... Read More
Replacement Addictions: Common Substitutes and Their Triggers
Since 1999, over 760,000 people have died from a drug overdose. This statistic leads many individuals to seek help for their substance use disorder, but addiction replacement behaviors often emerge during recovery. While replacing one addiction with another may provide temporary relief, it's important to know the facts ... Read More
Drug Abuse vs. Drug Misuse: Ways They Differ
A 2023 study revealed that 59% of people aged 12 and older had used drugs in the past month. This seems like a high number, but drug abuse isn't necessarily the same as substance use and misuse. While some people use the terms interchangeably, the drug abuse definition is clear and distinct. Drug Misuse ... Read More
12 Dangers of Synthetic Drugs in Vape Pens
Emergency rooms in Florida admit roughly 40,000 people for an overdose each year, with more than 100,000 EMS dispatches for overdose in 2023. While many of these drug emergencies involve the use of commonly abused street drugs, such as cocaine, opiates and stimulants, a relatively new problem has started cropping up ... Read More
Can You Get Addicted to Advil and NSAIDs?
When most people think of drug addiction, they associate it with illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin or crystal meth or think of prescription drugs like fentanyl, OxyContin and morphine. While it's true that millions of Americans struggle with addiction to illegal or prescription drugs, Advil and other over-the-counter ... Read More
Signs of Teen Drug Use
Parenting a teenager isn't for the faint of heart. Hectic schedules, peer pressure, homework and attitudes are all part of the process. But how do you know when a sudden bout of rebellion is a cry for help or an indication of a more serious issue, such as teen drug abuse? In 2023, approximately 20% of all 10th graders ... Read More
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects mood, impulse control, and ability to interact with others. There are two types and a related disorder, cyclothymia, but they all involve the person experiencing cycles of hypomania (or mania in bipolar 1 disorder) and depression over time. In some cases, the ... Read More
