You've decided that it is time to confront your addiction and detox, there are several options available. When choosing from inpatient and outpatient detox, many factors should be considered. Type and severity of one's addiction are of course key elements. Also, one's home environment should be evaluated for ... 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.
What is Outpatient Alcohol Detox?
Dating While Sober
In America, alcohol plays an enormous part in dating. People often meet in bars, and many relationships start with a drink in the hand. Even people who meet online, often choose a bar for their first face-to-face. There are many reasons why this happens, but being sober can change the tune in a way that people aren't ... Read More
What Does It Mean To Thrive?
When you are addicted to drugs and alcohol, it’s hard to live life looking for the little joys here and there. Since the decision to get clean, maybe it feels like everything is an uphill battle. It’s one of the hardest things you’ve ever done, going through medically supervised alcohol detox at FHE’s detox facilities ... Read More
Implants for Opioid Addiction – Solution or More of The Same Problem?
In the face of the present opioid addiction crisis there has been a scramble to find reliable therapeutic solutions to treat dependence on opioid painkillers. There has been a lot of controversy over MAT or Medication-Assisted Treatment. The theory behind MAT is to use a prescription drug to mitigate the withdrawal ... Read More
Seeing Isn’t Always Believing – Hallucinogens Explained
Hallucinogens are a broad class of drugs that share the common trait of altering perceptions and cognitive functions. They include drugs such as LSD, Peyote, Psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and Ketamine and a host of other synthetic and natural substances. There is not a great deal of therapeutic applications for ... Read More
Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse
A person who struggles with eating disorders may also be struggling with some form of substance abuse. In fact about half of those dealing with some kind of eating disorder engage in some kind of drug or alcohol abuse, leading to addiction. And of those who suffer from chemical dependency on drugs or alcohol, about ⅓ ... Read More
Depressants And The Myth of The Functioning Addict
The term depressants is used to describe the category of drugs that inhibit the functioning of the Central Nervous System. Broadly speaking these substances lower the user’s ability to experience and process their environment, diminishing sensory experiences and relaxing the body and mind. Alcohol, barbiturates, ... Read More
“I’m So Excited, I’m So Excited, I’m So…Scared” Stimulants Explained
If you’re old enough to remember the popular television show “Saved By The Bell” then you more likely than not remember the classic episode where the brainiac character, Jessica Spano gets hopped up on caffeine pills while studying for her big test. The classic moment is when Spano is paranoid and obsessively going on ... Read More