If you are struggling with depression and want help relieving the pain, one of the first things professionals have begun recommending is reducing the amount of time spent looking at your computer and phone screens. Studies now show that the impact from screen time has detrimental impacts on individuals struggling with ... 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.
Is Too Much Screen Time to Blame for Your Depression?
10 Signs You May Need Mental Health Treatment
If you're like many people, you have a sticky relationship to mental illness, a stigma that isn't helped by the media. But the truth is, mental health issues are more common than you might think--nearly one in five Americans live with mental illness. In fact, over one's entire lifetime, the average American has a ... Read More
The Truth About Methadone
Methadone is a highly contested pharmaceutical medication typically prescribed for moderate to severe pain but made popular for its use in assisting with the treatment of opioid addiction. Because methadone acts on the same opioid receptors as morphine and heroin, many detox and addiction treatment centers elect to ... Read More
10 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing a Drug Rehab Center
Did you know there are almost 15,000 drug rehab centers scattered across the country right now? That's great news if you're in the process of looking for help with drug addiction. It means you shouldn't have to look too hard to locate rehab facilities in your area. But it can also present problems for you as far ... Read More
Addiction in the LGBTQ Community
Drug addiction has become a serious issue that requires an urgent solution. Overdose and addiction rates just continue to rise as time passes, leaving many at risk for no chance to recover from their substance abuse. For those that do have the opportunity to go through treatment there is the opportunity to understand ... Read More
What is a Personality Disorder?
The human brain is the only thing that creates and named itself. Isn't that a wild thought? We mention that to show how complex the structure of the brain is and to foreshadow to how many things can go "wrong." People with personality disorders aren't wrong as people - their disorder wasn't a choice. But what is ... Read More
Top 10 Tips for Staging a Successful Intervention
Do you have a loved one who has been dealing with a drug or alcohol problem for years? If you have a family member who is struggling with addiction and it must be confronted, staging an intervention may be the only hope of saving them. You may have seen a portrayal of an intervention in today's media. The event is ... Read More
All About Rehab: Comparing Addiction Treatment Methods
Addiction treatment methods are often extremely misunderstood. Many individuals genuinely believe the false rumors and the myths that surround addiction treatment methods. Did you know that out of people who need to get treated, only 10% actually do? That is an insane number when there are so many options available. So ... Read More