How Are PDs Diagnosed? Personality disorders (PDs) are diagnosed by professionals with time and observation. The patient needs to have a history of issues of their disorder causing problems with themselves and other people. The effects of their suspected disorder need to impact their life before someone will take the ... 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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Top 10 Tips for Staging a Successful Intervention
Do you have a loved one who has been dealing with a drug or alcohol problem for years? If you have a family member who is struggling with addiction and it must be confronted, staging an intervention may be the only hope of saving them. You may have seen a portrayal of an intervention in today's media. The event is ... Read More
All About Rehab: Comparing Addiction Treatment Methods
Addiction treatment methods are often extremely misunderstood. Many individuals genuinely believe the false rumors and the myths that surround addiction treatment methods. Did you know that out of people who need to get treated, only 10% actually do? That is an insane number when there are so many options available. So ... Read More
What You Need to Know About Gabapentin Abuse
Although it has been tested as a low potential for addiction, Gabapentin abuse is slowly becoming one of the leading overdose killers. Called “johnnies” or “gabbies” when taken for recreational use, it is usually mixed with heroin and other opioids to enhance the euphoric effect they have on an individual’s brain. It ... Read More
Is the 12 Step Program Right for You?
The 12-Step Program was originally promoted by Alcoholics Anonymous and is one of the most common forms of treatment at recovery centers. While it has worked for many people, some find issues with its construction and religious element. Many variations are available in addition to other completely different addiction ... Read More
Coping with Cravings: 5 Methods to Consider
In today’s world, many of us are either struggling with addictions ourselves or we know someone who is. Unfortunately, part of the problem with addiction is that fact that once the substance is no longer present, withdrawal sets in, causing all sorts of other issues that tend to keep the addict stuck in the addiction. ... Read More
How to Encourage Your Loved One to Get Help Today
Seeing someone you love struggle with addiction is challenging. You want to help them but also not force your opinions on them and possibly fracture the relationship. Figuring out how to do this is complicated but entirely possible and highly effective. Intervention help is a good method to make addicts aware of their ... Read More
Learning to Let Go: Facing Cravings in Treatment
Making the choice to quit using substances and start addiction treatment is one of the best possible decisions you can make for your life. It is completely natural to feel nervous about going to addiction treatment, but know that the difficulty of the process pales in comparison to taking that initial step to get ... Read More
