For anyone struggling with depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or panic attacks, Zoloft is a common choice for doctors to prescribe. While it can be an excellent option for individuals seeking to manage their mental health and enjoy a better quality of life, abusing Zoloft can result in dangerous side ... 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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What Does Meth Do to the Brain?
Methamphetamines, better known as meth or crystal meth, don't receive attention on a national level like the opiate epidemic, but that doesn't mean meth use isn't a significant problem in many areas of the country. Around 1.6 million people in the United States use meth regularly, with use most prevalent in ... 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
Sherlock Holmes & Drug Abuse – It’s Elementary My Dear Watson
Updated November 15, 2019 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic character Sherlock Holmes was a masterful investigator. You wouldn’t want anyone else on the case. He was a genius at putting together the puzzle pieces of a mystery to find the culprit of a crime. Holmes was nothing, however, if not a drug addict. Holmes' ... Read More
Women and Drug Use: Gender Differences in Substance Abuse
Women's drug of choice – do women prefer one drug type over the other? The research done has shown that women and their drug use patterns differ from men's. Understanding gender differences in substance abuse, including differences in their drug of choice, can be a very important step in ensuring your own treatment ... Read More
Drug Profile: Lunesta
Getting enough sleep can be a challenge for many people. Up to 50 percent of American adults experience at least occasional inability to sleep, while roughly 10-15 percent of the public suffers from chronic insomnia. When sleep disorders like insomnia get in the way of your ability to function, your doctor might ... Read More
Common Warning Signs of a Relapse
No one's path in life is typically linear. There will be times when challenges occur, leading to what feels like taking a step backward. And a relapse can sometimes feel like a disheartening misstep from the progress that's been made. This is why you never want anyone you know to experience a relapse. Knowing relapse ... Read More
What Are Poppers, Are They Illegal, and How They’re Not What You Think
See more details about Poppers, or Alkyl Nitrites, in our new blog. It is widely known that huffing is really bad for you. Like really bad. Inhaling organic solvents or propellants to get high is not new, but these new products being sold as “poppers” and distributed throughout the U.S., primarily to men who have sex ... Read More
