We already know that growing up with addicted family members is difficult. But, does it increase the odds of an individual developing a substance use disorder (SUD) in the future? According to a US News and World Report article published in November 2018, it does. The article cites a study suggesting that family drug ... 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.
Breaking the Family Cycle of Addiction
Chronic Pain: The Start of Many Addictions
Learn more about what chronic pain does to a person, and how it can lead to mental health disorders and addiction to painkillers. Beginning in the late 1990s, drug manufacturers assured health care professionals that people would not get addicted to pain relievers containing opioid analgesics. Consequently, doctors ... Read More
Stay on Top of Your Work/Life Balance in 2019
Long-term stress is often overlooked as an explanatory factor for poor mental health. People seek counseling and medication for anxiety and depression without realizing that their condition could be simpler than it seems. Sometimes, mental health disorders can be prevented, or at least lessened, by simply taking a step ... Read More
IV Lounges: A New Wellness Trend?
IV therapy, or IV drip therapy, is a term used frequently to describe the process of pushing fluids into the body to enhance the health and well-being of a client. This isn’t a new service or treatment. Up to 80 percent of people who are hospitalized receive some type of intravenous therapy during their admission, ... Read More
Curing a Hangover With an IV Drip
Almost everyone who drinks from time to time has been there: after a night out, you wake up with those telltale signs of a little too much fun. Your tongue is heavy, your head is spinning and in pain and a rush of nausea that threatens to send you to the bathroom on a moment's notice. In short — all of the symptoms of ... Read More
Practicing Better Communication in Recovery
Communication is the foundation for success in any household. Yet, people struggling with substance abuse often feel they cannot talk to their loved ones. In some cases, they even turn to drugs or alcohol because they can't express their feelings and thoughts. On the other hand, many loved ones don’t know how to ... Read More
The Most Common Medical Complications Alongside Addiction
Addiction is a chronic disease affecting your psychological and physical self. An alcohol, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine or prescription pill addiction detrimentally impacts all physiological systems and may even exact permanent damage to your health. Specifically, certain brain areas and neurotransmitters ... Read More
What You Should Know About Suboxone
Suboxone is the brand name of a prescription medication containing buprenorphine (an opioid) and naloxone (an opiate blocker). It is frequently prescribed during detoxification from opiates and sometimes as long-term maintenance. Suboxone is prescribed by a doctor and comes in the form of a thin dissolvable strip or ... Read More