Addiction can take a real toll on your career and finances, leaving you without the health insurance or money you need to pay for rehab. This can leave you feeling frustrated, hurt and hopeless — feelings that only isolate you and make you want to keep using. That isolation is dangerous, and substance abuse isn't ... 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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Doomscrolling? Discover Why We Do It
Doomscrolling: It happens to the best of us. While the occasional scroll through social media or news feeds isn't a problem, it can become an issue if you do it constantly. This behavior can be difficult to quit, even when it starts having a negative impact on mental health. Keep reading to learn more about the meaning ... Read More
Cocaine Recovery: Essential Tips for Preventing Relapse
Cocaine addiction recovery is a long-term effort that extends beyond any initial detox or treatment effort. Individuals in recovery can face powerful cravings, life's emotional ups and downs and environmental situations that can trigger a relapse. For example, if you're early in recovery and find yourself in a ... Read More
What Is Cocaine Cut With
In the United States alone, around 2.2 million people report cocaine use. However, most of the drug that's sold on the street isn't pure cocaine hydrochloride. It's cut with a variety of substances, from harmless fillers such as lactose to dangerous synthetic opioids like fentanyl. In some cases, dealers even use ... Read More
How Therapy for Cocaine Addiction Aids in Recovery
Recovering from cocaine addiction involves more than simply detoxing from the drug – it's a journey that requires learning new habits, coping strategies, and mindsets. While medical detox is an important first step toward healing, it only marks the beginning of long-term treatment. Therapy equips individuals with ... Read More
“Natural” vs. Medical Detox: Key Considerations
When facing addiction, the decision to seek treatment begins with the method of detoxification. As you explore recovery options, you may encounter information about natural drug detox methods that promise a gentler alternative to medical approaches. But what constitutes a natural detox, and how does it compare to ... Read More
Cocaine Cravings: How to Overcome Them
Cocaine is among the most addictive recreational drugs in the world. After just one hit, many individuals quickly progress to repeated use. Unfortunately, even a single dose of the drug can have life-threatening consequences, and repeated use can lead to cocaine addiction and result in physical and mental health ... Read More
“Excoriation”: When Is It Self-Harm?
We've all popped a pimple or picked at a scab. It can be a satisfying feeling, as shown by the fact that YouTube channels are devoted to these topics with hundreds of thousands of followers. But what happens when picking at your skin becomes a compulsion — or even worse, a way to self-harm? Compulsive skin picking, or ... Read More
