Updated November 28, 2022 The term 'addiction' is often referred to as 'a family disease,' but what does that actually mean? Is that a generalization or are some people more genetically predisposed to becoming addicted? The reality is, there are many factors that can cause someone to be vulnerable to addiction. No ... 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.
Is Addiction Hereditary?
How Drugs Affect Your Cognitive Functioning
How Drugs Affect Your Cognitive Functioning Drug addictions affect our livelihood. An insidious function of the drug tells us 'we can conceal it', 'it is your secret', yet it begins to affect everything. Our family, our friends, our children, our careers, it seems like nothing we can do can help. This downward cycle ... Read More
How to Handle Heroin Withdrawal (plus 5 helpful tips)
Heroin withdrawal can be challenging, but these tips can help you manage symptoms. Get help with opioid withdrawal symptoms so you can beat your addiction. Heroin is a highly addictive drug that poses multiple health risks. More than 68,000 people died in 2020 from overdosing on opioid drugs like heroin. It's ... Read More
The Difference Between a Behavioral Addiction and a Drug Addiction
Imagine you're on a trip with friends to Las Vegas to visit a casino or two. You enter one and hit the tables casually, with a predetermined sum of money you've set aside to play with. Once you run out, you're done, and you and the group leave to get something to eat. This is an example of healthy gambling habits, but ... Read More
Can Cannabis Actually Increase Anxiety and Depression
With the growing legal support and decriminalization of marijuana in the United States, it would seem there is a consensus that the there are benefits of use and exaggerations of medical concerns. However, there is a looming debate over how cannabis impacts feelings of anxiety and depression, in addition to the ... Read More
The Relationship Between Addiction and the Foster Care System
Drug addiction has plagued many lives in Florida and continues to do so on a day-to-day basis. Nationwide drug overdose rates continue to rise and too many lives are being lost to addiction. The impact of drug addiction not only causes destruction in the lives of those enduring its chaos but many other areas as well. ... Read More
Substance Abuse and People with ADHD
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, isn't easy to deal with. People with this disease have an extremely hard time concentrating. Depending on the severity of their ADHD, they may have trouble staying focused and following directions. Some people with ADHD also have a tendency to frequently daydream and ... 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
