If you talk to any high school teenager or college student, there's a high chance they'll know someone taking Adderall. Or caffeine pills. Or other stimulants to help them get through the demands of the day and party at night. Stimulants are a popular choice for young people. Still, no matter how favored these drugs ... 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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Coping with Heroin Cravings – Strategies for Success
How Heroin Affects the Brain: A Guide to Recovery
What Are Stimulants and Are They Addictive?
A Molly Comedown
People use Molly for its euphoric and energizing effects. Yet the drug, also known formally as "3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine" and informally as "MDMA" or "ecstasy," can have very unpleasant aftereffects. Many users experience what's called a "Molly comedown" or "Molly hangover." This happens after the initial ... Read More
Coping with Heroin Cravings – Strategies for Success
For many people in recovery from heroin addiction, cravings are the most difficult challenge they face. The intense urges to go back to drug use can feel overwhelming, especially during the early days of treatment. However, it's important to remember that cravings aren't a sign of weakness or moral failure, but a ... Read More
How Heroin Affects the Brain: A Guide to Recovery
Heroin is a powerful drug that has an intense impact on brain chemistry. Its side effects can be immediate and devastating, causing long-term cognitive damage that makes quitting the drug very difficult. Understanding how heroin affects the brain is the first step toward healing for individuals and families navigating ... Read More
Which Drug is Your State Addicted To?
Which states struggle the most with which drugs? Drug addiction is an ever-growing problem in our country, and studies have suggested certain drugs pose a more significant threat to some states than others. Learning particular risks for certain states can help health professionals, law enforcement officers and public ... Read More
Heroin Side Effects, Signs, and Symptoms
Heroin use and withdrawal can bring on flu-like symptoms and increased irritability, and it's often misinterpreted as common illnesses. Recognizing these signs is important, as they can point to dependence or withdrawal. In this article, we look at the physical and psychological symptoms of heroin use and highlight the ... Read More
What to Expect During Heroin Detox
For those overcoming heroin addiction, a medical detox program is the first step in treatment. During this initial phase, the individual receives medically tailored support and supervision as they begin their recovery journey. At FHE Health, we recognize the courage and dedication it takes to break the cycle of ... Read More
Signs of Whippit Drug Abuse
Whippits, also known as laughing gas or whippits, are a slang term for the recreational use of nitrous oxide. People purchase a whippit canister, usually made for whipping cream, and inhale the nitrous oxide to get high. Nitrous oxide is easily accessible, and whippits drug abuse is popular among adolescents, so it's ... Read More
