Can drinking alcohol cause cancer? Does smoking marijuana increase your risk of developing cancer? There’s a well-established link between cancer and drug addiction. Though most people recognize the psychological and physical damage these substances can create, many don't think of the risk of cancer as a result of ... 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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Drug Profile: Peyote
Though used in religious ceremonies and medicine for several thousands of years among Native Indians in Mexico and North American tribes, peyote and its psychedelic abilities have always sparked controversy. The U.S. government attempted to ban its use but was met with strong resistance from native tribes. Today, the ... Read More
Life After Mental Health Treatment: Will You Have to Take Medication Forever?
Tens of millions of Americans suffer from some type of mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Of those, approximately one in six adults takes psychiatric drugs. Medications are often given to help reduce symptoms and prevent relapses of a psychiatric disorder, so they play an important ... Read More
12-Step Lingo & Types of Meetings: How to Find Your Way in the World of Recovery
Imagine you just finished an inpatient recovery program. You're transitioning to outpatient care, and you start to feel like yourself again. You're excited to get back to your life, but at the same time, you realize recovery is a lifelong battle, and on your own, it will be anything but easy. So you find a recovery ... Read More
Alcohol Abstinence Challenge: What Happens When You Go Cold Turkey
The Alcohol Abstinence Challenge seems to be a straightforward, honest way to test yourself. All you have to do is go one week without drinking alcohol of any type. It seems easy enough, but what this challenge proves is that abstaining from alcohol is not possible for an alcoholic. Doing so can even be dangerous ... Read More
When Is ADHD Medication Necessary for Your Child?
It's estimated that 13% of men and 4% of women live with an attention-deficit disorder such as ADD or ADHD. These conditions significantly impact a person's ability to focus in certain settings, which is why many adults in this population manage their condition with medication. In children, however, ... Read More
Not Sure if You Have ADHD? This Quiz Can Help
ADD is a common condition in modern culture, to the point that it has become a catch-all for anyone who has trouble focusing or is disorganized and flighty. It's not uncommon to hear someone say something like, "Sorry, it's like I have ADD," when they're not listening, or they may make a joke about having ADD after ... Read More
Drug Profile: LSD
First developed in 1938 by Albert Hofmann, LSD, or "lysergic acid diethylamide," was first discovered while Hofmann was working with a fungus. Hofmann experimented with doses and experienced the world's first intentional "acid trip." In the 1950's LSD acid was used as part of the CIA's MK-Ultra project. Today, LSD is a ... Read More
