What Is Huffing? Inhaling, or huffing, chemicals such as gasoline, paint thinner and adhesives containing toluene and benzene produces a high similar to alcohol intoxication — loss of inhibition, slurred speech, euphoria, dizziness and disorientation. Most inhalants are central nervous system depressants that are ... 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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What Drugs/Behaviors Cause the Biggest Release of Dopamine in the Brain?
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
4 Health Effects of Long-Term Kratom Use
Picture this: You're one of the millions of people in the United States struggling with chronic pain, but you've heard about the dangers of using opioid painkillers such as Vicodin and Percocet, so you start looking online for safer alternatives. It's there that you find out about kratom, a drug derived from a plant ... Read More
What Are the Effects of Combining Marijuana with Ecstasy?
Marijuana is among the most commonly used substances in the United States, especially as legal use continues to become more widespread. Around 12 percent of the adult population smokes pot, a statistic that rises to 22 percent among those 18 to 29. Marijuana is also increasingly found in combination with other ... Read More
Drug Profile: Mydayis
What is Mydayis? Mydayis is a stimulant that is primarily used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Doctors prescribe it to patients who are 13 and older. While the drug works similarly to Adderall XR, it has the ability to last even longer— up to 16 hours. Like some other stimulants used in the ... Read More
How to Get Relief for Benzodiazepine Detox Flu
Many drug withdrawals entail flu-like symptoms. With benzodiazepine medications, these flu-like symptoms are known as the "benzo flu." In this article, we'll explore the benzo flu, including what it is and how and why it happens during benzo withdrawal. We'll also discuss options for facing it. What Is Benzo ... Read More
What’s ‘Falling into a K-Hole’ Like on a High Dose of Ketamine?
What does a K-hole feel like? This overview on ketamine breaks down everything you should know about this intense narcotic. LSD (acid) and magic mushrooms (psilocybin) are well known for their psychedelic properties, but they aren't the only drugs people use recreationally to achieve a trip-like state. Ketamine, ... Read More
Can Suboxone® Make Me Fail a Drug Test?
While it has been lauded as somewhat of a medication wonder for opioid and heroin addiction, Suboxone® also includes an addictive narcotic and must be taken only under close medical supervision. This reality can raise concerns if you're about to take an employer or prospective employer's drug test and are taking ... Read More
