Benzodiazepine, often abbreviated benzos are a type of sedative with varied uses including anti-anxiety, sleep aid, and for before dental procedures. With prolonged use, users can develop dependency on them. This can result in decreased efficacy of the drug, cognitive decline, and clumsiness. They also bring with them ... 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.
Withdrawal Symptoms of Benzos
Seeing Isn’t Always Believing – Hallucinogens Explained
Hallucinogens are a broad class of drugs that share the common trait of altering perceptions and cognitive functions. They include drugs such as LSD, Peyote, Psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and Ketamine and a host of other synthetic and natural substances. There is not a great deal of therapeutic applications for ... Read More
Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse
A person who struggles with eating disorders may also be struggling with some form of substance abuse. In fact about half of those dealing with some kind of eating disorder engage in some kind of drug or alcohol abuse, leading to addiction. And of those who suffer from chemical dependency on drugs or alcohol, about ⅓ ... Read More
Depressants And The Myth of The Functioning Addict
The term depressants is used to describe the category of drugs that inhibit the functioning of the Central Nervous System. Broadly speaking these substances lower the user’s ability to experience and process their environment, diminishing sensory experiences and relaxing the body and mind. Alcohol, barbiturates, ... Read More
“I’m So Excited, I’m So Excited, I’m So…Scared” Stimulants Explained
If you’re old enough to remember the popular television show “Saved By The Bell” then you more likely than not remember the classic episode where the brainiac character, Jessica Spano gets hopped up on caffeine pills while studying for her big test. The classic moment is when Spano is paranoid and obsessively going on ... Read More
The Rise and Fall of Synthetic Marijuana, AKA Spice
Synthetic marijuana (often called K2 or Spice) is not marijuana at all. It is a lab created chemical that tries to replicate the effect of smoking marijuana on the body. It is most often infused into incense or inert herbs that could then be smoked in a joint or bong like marijuana flower. For a period of four years ... Read More
The True Agony of Ecstasy
Ecstasy is the most common name for MDMA. It is a synthetic psychoactive drug that produces both stimulant and psychedelic effects. Because of this it is known as a rave drug. It can create altered states conducive to enjoying long dance parties accompanied by live music and light shows. Ecstasy users experience ... Read More
How Does ADHD Affect Drug or Alcohol Addiction
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD is a psychiatric disorder usually diagnosed in childhood. ADHD is a chronic disorder with symptoms that ebb and flow throughout the course of a person’s life. What Are The Symptoms of ADHD? ADHD presents with an inability to be calm and still. A person can get ... Read More