A 2023 study revealed that 59% of people aged 12 and older had used drugs in the past month. This seems like a high number, but drug abuse isn't necessarily the same as substance use and misuse. While some people use the terms interchangeably, the drug abuse definition is clear and distinct. Drug Misuse ... 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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Emergency rooms in Florida admit roughly 40,000 people for an overdose each year, with more than 100,000 EMS dispatches for overdose in 2023. While many of these drug emergencies involve the use of commonly abused street drugs, such as cocaine, opiates and stimulants, a relatively new problem has started cropping up ... Read More
Can You Get Addicted to Advil and NSAIDs?
When most people think of drug addiction, they associate it with illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin or crystal meth or think of prescription drugs like fentanyl, OxyContin and morphine. While it's true that millions of Americans struggle with addiction to illegal or prescription drugs, Advil and other over-the-counter ... Read More
Signs of Teen Drug Use
Parenting a teenager isn't for the faint of heart. Hectic schedules, peer pressure, homework and attitudes are all part of the process. But how do you know when a sudden bout of rebellion is a cry for help or an indication of a more serious issue, such as teen drug abuse? In 2023, approximately 20% of all 10th graders ... Read More
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects mood, impulse control, and ability to interact with others. There are two types and a related disorder, cyclothymia, but they all involve the person experiencing cycles of hypomania (or mania in bipolar 1 disorder) and depression over time. In some cases, the ... Read More
Depression and Addiction
Depression and addiction often occur together, and people can be left wondering, does one cause the other? Which one happens first? The truth is, they're closely related and it's possible for substance abuse to exacerbate depression, while people with depression often turn to substances to self-medicate. It's a complex ... Read More
The Dangers of Synthetic Drugs
The media frenzy around synthetic or designer drugs is constant, but drug use isn't a new phenomenon. There are records of ancient cultures using plants for their psychedelic properties as early as 10,000 years ago. Cannabis, cocaine, heroin and LSD are all substances our parents and grandparents will have at least ... Read More
Intelligence and Substance Abuse
Creative and highly intelligent people tend to have a lot in common. Their unique gifts help them push the boundaries of art, music, business and science. Their work often drives strong views and even controversy. Both because of and despite their intelligence, many experiment with drugs and alcohol. Sometimes they ... Read More
