Ativan and Tramadol are two fairly common prescription medications that you may find together in your medicine cabinet at some point. While Tramadol is typically prescribed to manage symptoms of physical pain, Ativan is commonly prescribed for managing anxiety. Tramadol is an opioid, and Ativan is a benzodiazepine. ... 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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Understanding the Common Gateway Drug Paths
There's long been a theory about "gateway drugs" and how they serve as common pathways to "hard" addictions. This article will introduce readers to these most common gateway drugs, and through anecdotal stories, talk about some of the ways people have gone on to hit their "rock bottom" with harder, more addictive ... Read More
5 Uncommon Forms of Heroin
Updated August 10, 2021 Heroin is an opioid, often used as a recreational drug due to its powerful euphoric effects. It has no accepted medical uses in the United States, although it's used as a powerful painkiller in other countries. As a street drug, heroin is rarely sold in pure form since dealers routinely mix ... Read More
Five Reasons Amphetamines Fail as Study Meds
Anyone who has spent time in a competitive academic setting has probably heard about amphetamines and the rumor that they boost student performance. That is because hardcore, studious types and last-minute procrastinators alike often use so-called "smart" or "study" drugs like Adderall for this very purpose. But do ... Read More
What Are the Dangers of Combining Benzos and Alcohol?
Benzodiazepines and alcohol are both central nervous system depressants and are highly addictive. The main reason why people combine benzos and alcohol is that they have developed tolerance to either alcohol or benzos. Tolerance to an addictive substance means your brain and body demand more of the substance to get ... Read More
Is There a Vaccine for Opioid Addiction?
For the past several years, not just in the wake of COVID, the news has been filled with talk of vaccines. We debate their use on social media, follow news reports about the efficacy of certain vaccines, and eagerly await updates about new vaccines to treat a wide range of health conditions. The news, now, of course, ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Xanax and Weed
Xanax and weed are both very common substances, and with marijuana being legalized in more and more states across the country, it's possible to get both legally. Xanax (alprazolam) is a prescription medication that's often used to control panic and anxiety disorders, and even in states that don't sell marijuana ... Read More
The Health Effects of Long-Term Use of Inhalants
When you're chasing an instant high where the effects take hold in just a few seconds, you may decide to try an inhalant. You'll experience a short-term head rush and a sense of temporary relaxation. Inhalants are readily accessible, as they often come in the form of everyday household products. Sniffing or huffing an ... Read More
