Many pregnant women and mothers might be familiar with the synthetic version of oxytocin, Pitocin. It may surprise you to know that this labor and delivery drug is also available in a nasal spray. Oxytocin nasal spray uses range from anxiety treatments to long-term autism support. In clinical trials, oxytocin shows ... 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.
What Is Oxytocin Spray and Is It Safe to Take?
What Is Precipitated Withdrawal? Tips for Taking Suboxone
Opioid withdrawal isn't an easy process — in fact, it can be so severe that merely hearing rehab veterans talk about it can make some users avoid treatment altogether. This is why drugs like Suboxone — the brand-name medication that combines the active ingredients buprenorphine and naloxone — are so popular. These ... Read More
Signs of Being ‘Roofied’ That Everyone Should Know
The act of being drugged without your knowledge or consent is commonly called "being roofied." Although the term originated as a nickname for the common date rape drug Rohypnol, several drugs are used for this purpose. Here's what you need to know about these drugs and how you can minimize your chances of being ... Read More
The Overdose Dangers of Opioid Tapering – How to Avoid Them
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
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
