For most people, a crisis is something that unexpectedly disrupts their lives but eventually resolves itself. A death in the family, sudden job loss or losing your home in a fire is a crisis. The way we deal with a crisis depends on many factors as well, such as how much family support and financial resources are ... Read More
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FHE Health is dedicated to educating the American public—especially individuals, families, and communities—about mental health and substance abuse topics. In our Learning Center, you'll find articles on alcoholism, substance abuse, behavioral and mental health, and other treatment-related issues. Our articles are written both for the person in need of treatment as well as loved ones seeking more information. We also provide information for those who have gone through treatment and are building a new life in recovery.
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Can Drug Seizures Kill You?
Seizures are a common topic in discussions about substance abuse. Their occurrences are common during withdrawal from several addictive substances, including alcohol and benzodiazepines. But what many people aren't so aware of are seizures caused by other drugs. These can occur as a result of short- and long-term ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Caffeine and Alcohol
Some people may think that drinking coffee after drinking alcohol will perk them up and alleviate the symptoms they're feeling as a result of the drinks they consume, but this isn't the case. The dangerous reality is that consuming caffeine after alcohol can mask alcohol's depressant side effects, making you feel you ... Read More
Why Psychoeducational Groups Are Effective at Treating Mental Health Issues
Psychoeducation is a type of group therapy for those seeking help for mental health disorders or addiction. Psychoeducation isn’t always well understood by the public or by those who seek out psychoeducational group therapy. Yet, its premise is very simple and very valuable. Psychoeducational groups work to educate ... Read More
Anxiety After COVID – What Will Life Look Like?
It's been well over a year since life first started to look a little different. In the West in late 2019, it seemed like the coronavirus was a distant problem, but by March 2020, it was here to stay. Once the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, a global pandemic, everyone ... Read More
What Is Endogenous Depression?
Everyone feels a little down occasionally, but sometimes those feelings don't go away. When feelings of sadness, hopelessness or numbness persist for more than two weeks, it may become clinical depression. Consider the exogenous and endogenous definitions of depression to be more specific about the type of illness ... Read More
The Unexpected Trauma of Infertility and How to Cope
Infertility and the mental trauma that it can cause are difficult topics. It is often discussed in terms of grieving. And it can, of course, play into pre-existing or formative mental health disorders. A woman experiencing the unexpected trauma of infertility needs validation. She needs understanding about what ... Read More
Step 5 of AA: How Admitting Your Wrongs Can Propel Your Recovery
Step 5 AA instructs individuals to admit their wrongs to themselves, a higher power and another person. Take a look at these Step 5 examples for guidance. In the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step recovery program, the first step is admitting you have a problem. The further steps help you understand the consequences of ... Read More
