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
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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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Types of Alcohol Rehab in Florida: Know Your Options
Alcohol addiction can affect your life negatively in many ways, and seeking treatment is the first step toward recovery. You may have tried to stop on your own using the cold turkey method, and perhaps you’ve participated in recovery groups. The problem with this approach is that all the triggers that affect your ... 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
What Your Loved One Can Expect to Experience During Detox From Painkillers
Painkiller addiction continues to grow in the United States. The National Institute on Drug Abuse makes this very clear, noting that every day in the United States, 130 people die from an overdose of opioids, the most common type of over-prescribed and abused painkiller. This includes users of heroin, prescription ... Read More
5 Things to Look for in Alcohol Detox and Treatment
Perhaps you or a loved one has an alcohol addiction. In the United States, an estimated 88,000 people die every year from alcohol-related causes. It’s the third most common preventable cause of death in the country, according to the National Institutes on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. If you or a loved one feel the ... Read More
Addiction in the Family: Signs to Look for and When Not to Keep Secrets
A family member you value hasn’t acted like their normal self for some time. One day, you visit their home, find out that they are using a lot of painkillers and question them. Your loved one, perhaps someone you’ve known for years, says they’ve suffered from pain from an old accident or injury. They say they use the ... Read More
Got a Substance Abuse Trust? Learn About the Benefits
Estate planning is a complicated process, even for those with modest assets. The question of how to allocate assets, protect assets and provide for children and grandchildren is a deeply personal situation and will vary greatly from one family to another. Standard steps, like drafting wills, are recommended for ... Read More
