Heroin is a powerful drug that has an intense impact on brain chemistry. Its side effects can be immediate and devastating, causing long-term cognitive damage that makes quitting the drug very difficult. Understanding how heroin affects the brain is the first step toward healing for individuals and families navigating ... 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.
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Gambling and Suicide: The Hidden Story
The Toll of Online Dating: Surprising New Survey Data
How Heroin Affects the Brain: A Guide to Recovery
Caring For vs. Enabling Someone with Addiction
Loving someone who has a drug or alcohol addiction can be very difficult. Whether you're a parent, sibling, spouse, child, or friend, it's natural to want to be there for that person and try to help. You may find yourself trying to ease their pain, solve all their problems, or protect them from the consequences of ... Read More
How Trauma Affects Brain Development and Function
Trauma can have serious effects on people. In fact, 6 out of 100 Americans will suffer from trauma-related PTSD during their lifetime. But how does trauma affect the brain? The answer is important for recognizing the impact of trauma on the brain and finding effective healing strategies. From altering neural pathways ... Read More
Which Drug is Your State Addicted To?
Which states struggle the most with which drugs? Drug addiction is an ever-growing problem in our country, and studies have suggested certain drugs pose a more significant threat to some states than others. Learning particular risks for certain states can help health professionals, law enforcement officers and public ... Read More
Heroin Side Effects, Signs, and Symptoms
Heroin use and withdrawal can bring on flu-like symptoms and increased irritability, and it's often misinterpreted as common illnesses. Recognizing these signs is important, as they can point to dependence or withdrawal. In this article, we look at the physical and psychological symptoms of heroin use and highlight the ... Read More
Emotional Suppression in Men
Many men grow up hearing the same messages, such as stay strong or keep it together. At the same time, emotional control is often praised while vulnerability is treated as weakness. Those lessons can eventually turn into emotional suppression, where feelings are pushed down instead of processed in healthy ways. The ... Read More
What to Expect During Heroin Detox
For those overcoming heroin addiction, a medical detox program is the first step in treatment. During this initial phase, the individual receives medically tailored support and supervision as they begin their recovery journey. At FHE Health, we recognize the courage and dedication it takes to break the cycle of ... Read More
Signs of Whippit Drug Abuse
Whippits, also known as laughing gas or whippits, are a slang term for the recreational use of nitrous oxide. People purchase a whippit canister, usually made for whipping cream, and inhale the nitrous oxide to get high. Nitrous oxide is easily accessible, and whippits drug abuse is popular among adolescents, so it's ... Read More
