After smoking several joints with his friends and taking numerous hits off a water bong, Mike, a regular pot user, feels more stoned than he's ever felt before. Until this moment, he never thought it was possible to "overdose" on marijuana— but now, he feels strangely gripped by a growing sense of anxiety and paranoia. ... 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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Marijuana Overdose – Is There Such a Thing?
How Long Does an Overdose Last?
If you or a loved one is abusing substances, the concern of an overdose happening is constant. An overdose can be accidental or intentional. Individuals can overdose on various substances, including illicit drugs, prescription medications, alcohol and more. While the risk of an overdose can be constant, it carries many ... Read More
The Role of Genetics in Marijuana Use Disorder
Using marijuana has become a widespread practice across the United States as more and more jurisdictions decriminalize and legalize the substance. As of the 2020 election, 43 states have taken steps to legalize marijuana in some form, whether it be for medical or recreational use. It's common to see lines of cars at ... Read More
Side Effects of Marijuana Use
As of September 2017, seven states and Washington D.C. (lead by Colorado in 2012) have legalized marijuana in the U.S. for recreational use. Despite evidence of potentially adverse health risks associated with the substance, research shows popular opinion for legalizing marijuana across the country has never been ... Read More
Ecstasy Purity Across the U.S.: Red, White, and Blue Pills
Updated April 2, 2019 It may sometimes be referred to as the “love drug” or the “hug drug," but ecstasy around the world is getting stronger, deadlier, and even more popular than ever, leading many to struggle with ecstasy addiction. In reality, pure ecstasy should include only one ingredient: MDMA. Instead, ... Read More
How Marijuana Purity and Strength Have Increased Exponentially
Between 1995 and 2015, tests evaluating levels of THC in illegal pot confiscated by the U.S. DEA discovered these levels had risen from four percent (1995) to 12 percent (2015). Another study examining THC amounts in pot over the past 20 years found that THC percentages and potency had increased by nearly 215 percent. ... Read More
Paranoia, Overexcitement and Other Signs of Cocaine Use
If a person starts exhibiting strange new behaviors, those around them are likely to notice. But this doesn't always mean it's treated with the seriousness it may deserve. Sudden changes in mood, behavior or physical health may hint at an underlying mental or behavioral health condition. Here, we'll discuss what you'll ... Read More
Can You Get Addicted to PEDs? Explore the Risks
Competition in sports can be brutal, and athletes can go to extreme lengths to gain an advantage, even to the point of resorting to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). While most people have heard about anabolic steroids, many probably don't know about the health risks and dangers of these drugs. Furthermore, where do ... Read More
