In the past decade, the quality, depth, and selection of video games have increased so much that we're beginning to see the effects of "gaming addiction" on people of all ages in nearly every corner of the earth. Many people may brush off the mere existence of an addiction to video games. After all, gaming 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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The Toll of Online Dating: Surprising New Survey Data
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Gaming Addiction: A New Frontier in Addictive Disorders
Kava and Recovery: Risks and Opportunities
Kava, a plant with extracts known to be used for stress relief, relaxation and a wide range of other remedies in thePacific Islands of Polynesia, is one of the latest natural remedies to make a surge into modern culture. Lately, there's been a trend of people taking Kava as a replacement for sedatives like ... Read More
Deprivation Tanks: Relaxation, Meditation and Recovery
What Is A Deprivation Tank? Imagine entering into a small, enclosed structure that's filled with just enough salt water to allow you to float freely, without touching the bottom or sides. Wearing nothing but a pair of earplugs and your birthday suit, you lie down, pull the door closed, and turn off all the lights and ... Read More
Holistic Solutions to Pain and Stress Relief
The National Institutes of Health reported in 2023 that 21% of U.S. adults suffer from chronic pain, while 8% experience high-impact chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as daily or near-daily pain that lasts 6 or more months and has a detrimental impact on daily life activities. It can also be persistent, with many ... Read More
Naloxone’s Role in Reversing Opioid Overdoses
The opioid epidemic has reached critical proportions, affecting populations across virtually all demographics in the United States. The year 2016 alone saw over 63,000 opiod overdose deaths, an increase of 21.5 percent over 2015. With an estimated 72,000 deaths in 2017, this trend is only worsening, putting more lives ... Read More
The Debate About Abstinence-Only Recovery Programs
Historically, treatment for addiction has taken a very firm stance: no more substance use, ever. This mindset operates under the assumption that addiction begets addiction and that any addictive substance is a risk for those with a history of abuse. But is this the right approach today in a world dominated by effective ... Read More
What Causes Meth Mouth? (and Other Identifying Drug Symptoms)
For those who begin experimenting with drugs in a social setting, it's easy to assume that getting high and partying with friends is all fun and games. After all, the effects are short term, and in the initial days of use, it is fully possible to balance a normal life with occasional recreational dabbling without ... Read More
Breaking the Family Cycle of Addiction
We already know that growing up with addicted family members is difficult. But, does it increase the odds of an individual developing a substance use disorder (SUD) in the future? According to a US News and World Report article published in November 2018, it does. The article cites a study suggesting that family drug ... Read More
