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
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.
A Short Guide to How Amphetamines Stunt Growth
Thoughts on Drug Addiction
Are you sure back alleys and parking lots are where people score cocaine? Do men or women judge people more for relapsing back into drug use? Why do you think people take Adderall, and does everyone else agree with your assessment? You may have beliefs about what you think substance use looks like across America, ... Read More
How to Get Narcan for Free
"Narcan" is the brand name for "naloxone," a medication that was first developed in 1961. If you were wondering how to get Narcan, it is now widely available to anyone 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 ... 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
How to Flush Weed Out of Your System and Why it Rarely Works
Updated June 7, 2023 If you're a marijuana user with a drug test coming up, you may be worried about testing positive for the drug. If so, you may also be looking for quick ways to flush weed of your system—and fast. You're right to be concerned: Testing positive for weed could result in repercussions at work. ... Read More
How to Quit Cocaine: 5 Tips From the Experts
Cocaine is classified as a hard drug and is illegal to possess or consume, but it's often seen in a different light. Due to the stereotype of use among wealthy individuals like investment bankers or in rave settings, coke has a different reputation — that it's safer to use than heroin or meth, and it's less damaging ... Read More