Drug addiction takes away who you are before you are even aware that it is occurring. Piece by piece, each aspect of a person’s life is neglected as the substance becomes a priority, often leading to relational issues between the user and their family members and friends. Users may begin to sneak around, lie often, and ... 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.
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Are They Hiding Drugs? Where to Search
Are you worried that a friend, family member, or loved one is using drugs? Do you have a son or daughter who is hiding drugs in their bedroom, the backyard, or even in their school locker? With drug overdoses claiming over 60,000 lives across America in 2016, you have every reason to be concerned if you have a teen ... Read More
Living with an Addict: What To Do
Are you living with someone who is actively abusing and addicted to drugs? If so, you're not alone. According to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health, "an estimated 24.6 million Americans aged 12 or older -- 9.4 percent of the population -- had used an illicit drug in the past month". That means that ... Read More
Is Mental Illness Genetic?
While many factors are known to contribute to the cause of mental illness, one of the biggest questions that remain is whether or not mental illness is caused by genetic factors. A mental illness can be defined as any psychiatric disorder that involves a recurring mental pattern which impairs a person’s behavior and ... Read More
The History of Heroin Treatment in the U.S.
Although alarming amounts of heroin addicts have been present in the United States for over 150 years, the first adequate opioid addiction treatment facilities did not open up until the 1960’s. The slow regulation of opioid distribution after heroin was synthesized opened up a wide doorway for underground markets to ... Read More
Inpatient vs Outpatient Drug Treatment: Which is Right for You?
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that a staggering 20.2 million American adults have a substance use disorder. That's over 8% of the entire population. Substance use disorders are devastating for both the struggling individual and their families and loved ones. Typically speaking, ... Read More
5 Reasons to Get Sober Now
A life absorbed by alcoholism and addiction can only lead to one of three places over time – jail, institutions, or death. Every day an individual remains active in alcoholism, addiction continues to win. If you’re considering a new way of life and want to know why getting sober might be your best option, this article ... Read More
Addicted to Perfection: Learning to Live Imperfectly
Perfectionism is defined as the consistent attempt to be faultless and involves a set of compulsive behaviors and attitudes employed to achieve this. Perfectionists establish very high parameters within which they live and are immensely critical of themselves when those standards are not maintained. The downfall of ... Read More
