Sold under brand names "Noofen" and "Fenibut," Phenibut is a medication prescribed by physicians in Russia, Latvia and Ukraine to treat insomnia, depression and anxiety disorders. Phenibut is not available or approved for medical use in the U.S. or European Union countries. However, Phenibut can be purchased online ... 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.
Drug Profile: Phenibut
Drug Profile: Trazodone
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that “17.3 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode” in their lives. According to its report, “an estimated 65 percent received combined care by a health professional and medication treatment.” Treatment for depression now includes a ... Read More
Drug Profile: Concerta
Concerta is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Once-a-day-Concerta is often prescribed to treat ADHD. The drug helps control the chemicals in the brain that are associated with hyperactivity and impulse control. Concerta is a relatively new drug; it’s been on the market since 2000 and is prescribed to ... Read More
Drug Profile: Librium
Librium, also known as "chlordiazepoxide," is a hypnotic benzodiazepine medication used for treating issues like insomnia, anxiety, and withdrawal symptoms from drug and alcohol abuse. The drug has anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, amnesic and sedative properties. Patented in 1958 and approved for use in the medical industry ... Read More
Drug Profile: Medical Marijuana
More than 37 million people report using marijuana in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), making it the most commonly used illegal drug in the US (and the world). As even more perspective— roughly half of the American population (51%) has used marijuana at least once in their ... Read More
The Dangers of a So-Called “Good Trip”
Have you ever wondered what a person means when they say they had a "good trip"? As it turns out, this may not be as abstract a concept as it seems. In digital communities where recreational drug use is common, there are rules, guidelines and defined ways to make sure you have a "good trip" when you use a psychedelic ... Read More
Drug Profile: Codeine Syrup
Codeine syrup is a narcotic that doctors prescribe to treat mild pain and respiratory complaints. It acts as a cough suppressant, so it has been featured in various prescription cough syrup brands for decades. Because this drug has been a prominent ingredient in cough syrups like Promethazine for so long and is a ... Read More
Do You Have an Addictive Personality? Find Out!
Have you heard the term highly addictive personality and wondered what it means? It’s not a clinical term, but this type of personality may indicate that you are at a higher risk for developing a chemical dependency and addiction. Do You Think You Have an Addictive Personality? To find out, take a quick quiz. Read ... Read More