Strips Help Addicts Avoid Fentanyl Overdose - But Are Not ApprovedCheap fentanyl test strips can help prevent overdoses, but because the strips have not been FDA approved, they must be used "off label" - preventing widespread adoption. As reported by the Bellingham Herald, a fast, cheap test to see if street drugs ... 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.
Fentanyl Test Strips Can Prevent Overdoses – But There’s A Problem
No One Brings A Casserole When Your Child Is An Addict
In Natick, MA - Addiction Can Be A Lonely PlaceIn Natick, Massachusetts, residents are slowly addressing the opioid crisis using a variety of public health approaches rather than simply stigmatizing users and their families. As reported in the Natick Wicked Local, author Peter Golden provided a clear-sighted ... Read More
Problem Gambling Destroyed His Life
March Is Problem Gambling Awareness MonthMarch is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and one man's struggle epitomizes the losses and destruction caused by gambling addiction. As reported by KCCI 8, one central Iowa man is sharing his story of recovery after years of compulsive gambling. The Ankeny resident, who ... Read More
$500 Billion Per Year – Cost of Opioid Crisis Spiraling Out of Control
New Study Captures Total Economic Impact of CrisisThe Council of Economic Advisers released a new study on the cost of the opioid crisis, and estimated a total annual impact of $500 billion on the US economy. As reported by Marketwatch, some cities are filing lawsuits against drug manufacturers to help pay for the ... Read More
Recovery Requires Time
The Long Road Ahead: What Addiction Recovery Looks LikeThe path to recovery can be a long and twisting road. It will have some ups, some downs and some level spots. Understanding that the journey can take time will help everyone involved in the recovery process learn to cope and begin acceptance. Addiction is not ... Read More
Fentanyl Test Strips May Help Prevent Overdoses
Cheap and Accurate Fentanyl Test Strips May Save LivesResearchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have been researching if inexpensive and accurate fentanyl test strips can help lower opioid overdoses. As reported by Johns Hopkins, a study to assess the feasibility of checking illicit street drugs ... Read More
An Opioid Fix? Integrated Pain and Addiction Management
New Approach Combines Pain Management with Addiction TreatmentWith millions of people across the country at risk for opioid addiction due to their pain medications, some health providers are trying new approaches for pain relief and pain management. As reported in the Washington Post, companies like Kaiser ... Read More
New Opioid Vaccine Has Great Potential
Vaccine breakthrough may help addicts in recovery Underscoring the impact of the opioid crisis, the military is concerned with how the epidemic may be affecting the combat readiness of US troops. Officials at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research have been working on a vaccine to help break the cravings that ... Read More
