Despite efforts nationwide to subdue to the ongoing opioid epidemic, many states are still fighting a losing battle. In fact, for the 12-month period ending in March 2021, overdose deaths from all drugs hit an all-time high at nearly 100,000, most of which were from opioids. Unfortunately, the unprecedented stress and ... 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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Is It Possible to Overdose on Edibles?
What Explains Addiction? Theories of Drug Abuse
The Overdose Dangers of Opioid Tapering – How to Avoid Them
The Dangers of Combining Caffeine and MDMA
MDMA (3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine), also known as "ecstasy" or "molly," is an illegal synthetic psychoactive and popular drug of abuse. Its chemical makeup is similar to that of methamphetamine (a stimulant) and mescaline (a hallucinogenic). It produces a stimulating and psychedelic effect, enhances the pleasure ... Read More
Which Drugs / Behaviors Cause the Biggest Spikes in Dopamine?
Some people feel exhilarated by driving fast, hang gliding, or bungee jumping, but it seems that what they really enjoy is the dopamine rush that these types of activities can trigger. Of course, simply eating a square of chocolate or kissing your partner can produce sensations caused by a flooding of feel-good ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Antipsychotics and Alcohol
Due to the prevalence of alcohol in American society—86 percent of American adults drink alcohol to some extent—many people feel safe mixing alcohol with just about any substance under the sun. This can mean allergy medication, OTC anti-inflammatories, antidepressants, anti-anxiety pills, and, yes, antipsychotics. ... Read More
The Psychoactive Effects of Mephedrone on the Brain
Mephedrone is capturing headlines around the world, due to raids and drug busts by various international narcotics control agencies. A case in point is the arrest in Mumbai, India, of the son of a Bollywood star and others attending a party aboard the Cordelia-Empress luxury cruise liner. Law enforcement officials ... Read More
Drug Profile: What Are Antipsychotics?
Antipsychotics are a large class of drugs used to treat mental health conditions. They're most often used for treating schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, but they have many off-label uses in the United States. Psychosis disorders affect roughly 0.4% of adults worldwide, yet nearly 1.7% of American adults ... Read More
The Surprising Effects of Antihistamines on Anxiety and Depression
Doctors sometimes prescribe a drug for use outside of its listed purposes, especially if it looks safe and they believe it will be effective. This off-label use is common with many classes of drugs. That includes antihistamines, which have emerged as a promising way to treat short-term anxiety. Anxiety disorders are ... Read More
What’s ‘Falling into a K-Hole’ Like on a High Dose of Ketamine?
LSD (acid) and magic mushrooms (psilocybin) are well known for their psychedelic properties, but they aren't the only such drugs that people use recreationally to "trip." Ketamine, also known as "Special K" or "Vitamin K," has emerged over the last few decades to become an increasingly popular drug that produces a ... Read More
