There is a scene in the popular Fox Network show American Dad where Haley Smith, a casual drug user on the show, says that she has “a pot problem”. Haley’s mother Francine shrugs it off and coldly says, “Just stop it Haley” - though she’s not saying just stop using cannabis, but that she should stop making that claim. ... 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.
Cannabis Addiction is More than a Punchline
Is Your Loved One Struggling with a Drug or Alcohol Addiction?
When you fall in love and get married, or you gain a new friend, you never look down the timeline of your future and think “you know, I bet we will be a great team when one of us struggles with alcohol addiction or drug abuse”. So when the time does come, and your significant other or good friend is struggling with it ... Read More
Warning Signs of an Overdose
Tom Petty, Prince, Scott Weiland, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Whitney Houston are just a few in a large list of celebrities who died in the last decade with drugs or alcohol as contributing factors. Many people, both stars and laypeople alike, die from overdose. Here's how to recognize a drug overdose. Signs Overdoses ... Read More
Treatment for Sedative Addiction
Sedatives are drugs designed to depress or slow down the central nervous system. These can include medicine for treating anxiety, seizures, insomnia, or epilepsy. Drugs include Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, and in some people's opinion even alcohol. Use of these drugs has the potential for dependency and serious ... Read More
Opioids Fighting Opioids: Naloxone and Methadone
There's a saying in drug rehab circles: "A dead person can't recover." While not for everyone, or for every recovery, two drugs have saved many lives. Both are included in the World Health Organization's list of Essential Medicines. Naloxone Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, was recently used to save pop ... Read More
Suggesting Drug and Alcohol Rehab to Your Friend
So your friend seems to be struggling. They’re not meeting their responsibilities. They’ve skipped out on events you know they needed to attend, or are getting behind on their bills. Maybe you’ve seen that their impulse control is compromised, maybe their anger has been unchecked lately. But whether they are struggling ... Read More
Discussing Codeine and its Effects
Codeine is an opiate that doctors often prescribe for mild or medium amounts of pain. It is usually consumed as a cough suppressant or to treat diarrhea. Sometimes codeine is combined with Acetaminophen, Aspirin or Ibuprofen to increase its effectiveness for treatment. You may recall a doctor prescribing you actual ... Read More
A Look at Fentanyl Side Effects and More
Fentanyl is an opioid narcotic used as a pain relieving mediation and is often used by medical professionals in conjunction with other drugs as an anesthesia. Fentanyl is also used as a recreational drug. It is a popular drug to mix with cocaine or heroin. Fentanyl is a fast acting and short lasting opioid ... Read More
