Updated July 20, 2021 Maintaining a relationship with someone who has a mental illness requires a great deal of patience, understanding and a willingness to recognize that at times there may be more "give" than "take." Making the decision to leave someone with a mental illness is difficult and is likely to be ... 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.
When Is It Time to Leave Someone with Mental Illness?
Drug Profile: Morphine
Since the early 19th century, patients struggling with pain have relied on morphine as a powerful pain reliever. Named after Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams, morphine is reported to provide a euphoric experience. By the late 19th century, physicians began to recognize the addictive properties of the opioid. Today, ... Read More
The Clean, Sober Diet: Tips for Eating Well in Recovery
A healthy diet is important for everything from maintaining a normal weight to preventing elevated risks of things like stroke and heart disease. Significant scientific research goes into determining the effects of different foods on the human body, with general conclusions pointing to natural whole foods as the best ... Read More
How Addiction Can Affect Child Custody Rights
Addiction doesn't discriminate. Anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, religion or any other qualifier, can fall victim to a substance use disorder. And that, of course, includes parents. Balancing parenting and addiction isn't an easy battle, especially for those who started drinking casually or took narcotic ... Read More
The Quest to Cure Depression Without Medication
For many, seeking treatment for depression without medication is the ideal option. Medications may be necessary for some people, but not all people need them or want to use them. Many people can see improvement by learning how to naturally improve mental health and physical wellbeing. While it is always best to receive ... Read More
“Dry Drunk” vs. Healthy Sobriety: How to Know the Difference
Updated May 20, 2020 Alcoholics Anonymous has a common saying: "It works if you work it." In the rooms of AA and other 12-step groups, these words are a reminder that a recovery program is only as effective as the extent of personal buy-in. This lesson is just as true outside meeting halls and inpatient facilities, ... Read More
The Revealing Link Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Addiction
The psychological community has long understood a strong link between what happens to us as children and the way mental health disorders manifest later in life. Is this true of addiction as well? Addiction is a physical and mental disease, and while it can happen to anyone, some people seem to be more prone to drug ... Read More
How to Move from Resentment to Forgiveness in Family Therapy
Family therapy can be an effective way to connect with a strong support system during rehab. In many cases, the people who understand the person in recovery are their family members, and those connections can be invaluable in the struggle of lifelong recovery. But sometimes, relationships with family become ... Read More