Living with an addict is difficult at any age, but being the child of a drug-addicted parent can be downright devastating. Addiction is a disease that affects the entire family, and when you're a kid in a household that's controlled by drugs, you're often faced with situations that nobody should ever have to deal ... Read More
Learning Center
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.
Four Ways to Forgiveness: How to Forgive Drug-Addicted Parents or Caregivers
In the Aftermath: 5 Reasons You Should Go to Rehab After a DUI
Driving under the influence is a big problem in the United States. The U.S. NHTSA’s National Centers for Statistics and Analysis found that 29 people in the country die each day in an accident involving an alcohol-impaired driver. That equates to one person dying every 50 minutes. Alcohol-related crashes are also ... Read More
A Guide to Treatments for PTSD
If you've witnessed or experienced a traumatic, life-threatening event, situation, or circumstance, you could be at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Left untreated, this common disorder can impact all aspects of your life, affecting your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. According ... Read More
What Is an Overdose and What Causes Them?
Updated September 12, 2023 What does overdose mean, exactly? Learn possible outcomes from drug overdose, including heart attack, and find out if you can die from overdosing. What does an overdose mean, and can you die from overdosing? An overdose isn't always fatal, but even nonlethal overdoses can lead to ... Read More
Talking to Your Employer About Your Addiction
Drug and alcohol addiction is invasive. It impacts every area of your life, including your employment. Though the stereotype of a 'drug abuser' may be that they are unable to hold down jobs or maintain responsibilities, that’s not usually the case. A U.S. News & World Report article indicates that an estimated 76 ... Read More
Time Flies: Alcohol, Lifespan and Aging
Alcohol is a chemical that can change the physical makeup of the body. People often say that alcohol makes your body older. How can drinking a few glasses of alcohol a week prematurely age you? It may be a bit more complex than you realize. And, while you may believe that alcohol is safe to consume, it's also important ... Read More
AA, SMART, or Celebrate Recovery: Which is Best for You?
Admitting you have an addiction is the first step to the path to recovery. The next step should be a quality detox (if necessary) and residential program to set the foundation for your new life. After the formal treatment plans, you have some options about your continuing support network. There are several treatment ... Read More
Codeine: A Drug Profile
When experts and resources within the addiction treatment community talk about opiate addiction, a few culprits come to mind: fentanyl, heroin, and prescription opioid painkillers. An opiate that is rarely mentioned as a threat to the public health as much as its peers is one that we don't typically consider to be in ... Read More