Psychedelics are inherently different than other illicit and addictive substances because of how they gain traction. While drugs like alcohol and heroin are often used to escape reality and stimulants like cocaine are used to boost the experience of a party, LSD, psilocybin mushrooms and the latest addition to the ... 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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A Short Guide to How Amphetamines Stunt Growth
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The Runaway Popularity of the “DMT Trip” and Its Dangers
Can Drug Seizures Kill You?
Seizures are a common topic in discussions about substance abuse. Their occurrences are common during withdrawal from several addictive substances, including alcohol and benzodiazepines. But what many people aren't so aware of are seizures caused by other drugs. These can occur as a result of short- and long-term ... Read More
A Short Guide to How Amphetamines Stunt Growth
In 2007, the preliminary results from a study that had begun eight years earlier were announced. A group of seven-year-olds diagnosed with ADHD were split into two groups. One half was treated with Ritalin for the next three years, and others received no treatment for their condition. The results were clear to ... Read More
Xanax Abuse Treatment
Xanax belongs to a class of medications known as benzodiazepines, which have sedating effects that make them useful in the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic disorder. This medication makes the user feel calmer and more relaxed. In some users, Xanax also produces a sense of euphoria that can lead to physical ... Read More
How to Get Narcan for Free
"Narcan" is the brand name for "naloxone," a medication that was first developed in 1961 and is now widely used to treat people who overdose on opioids. Narcan was not in fact approved by the FDA to counteract opioid overdoses until 1971. Since then, the drug has prevented millions of people from succumbing to opioid ... Read More
Can You Overdose on CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is growing in popularity, mostly due to recent legalization and its frequently touted effectiveness in treating common ailments. CBD is used as treatment for a wide range of illnesses and ailments. Unfortunately, most people are unaware of which dose is best. The responsible use of CBD oil to ... Read More
Long-Term Effects of Marijuana
Many states have fully legalized marijuana and several more are expected to. Although for decades critics of marijuana have viewed it as a "gateway drug," many consider it to be harmless. Even though public perception of marijuana has been that it is not as addictive as drugs like heroin, meth, and other prescription ... Read More
Nyquil Abuse and How It’s Addictive
What Is NyQuil? NyQuil is a popular cold and flu medication containing ingredients to reduce fever, joint aches, congestion and coughing associated with upper respiratory illnesses and allergies. Available as a liquid or gel capsule, NyQuil offers consumers the choice between "daytime" and "nighttime" NyQuil. Daytime ... Read More
