According to a couple research studies, there are signs pointing to benzodiazepines being more dangerous than just being addictive. A connection has been found between taking benzos over a long-term period and a stressing of the immune system. Xanax has been found to cause more stress than others, too, which makes ... 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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With a Little Help From My Friends: The Importance of Group Work in Recovery
I used to think support groups were cheesy. I guess all I knew about them I'd learned from the movie Fight Club: a bunch of people crying and hugging it out. While these things certainly happen in some groups, the reality is that there are many different types of support groups and they are an essential component in ... Read More
No One Brings A Casserole When Your Child Is An Addict
In Natick, MA - Addiction Can Be A Lonely Place In Natick, Massachusetts, residents are slowly addressing the opioid crisis using a variety of public health approaches rather than simply stigmatizing users and their families. As reported in the Natick Wicked Local, author Peter Golden provided a clear-sighted ... Read More
Side Effects Experienced with Vicodin
Analgesic opioids — known commercially as Vicodin and Norco, among others — are a fairly common prescription. Vicodin is available as oral tablets or solutions that contain between 5 and 10 mg of hydrocodone and between 300 and 325 mg of acetaminophen (paracetamol), optimized for temporary pain relief. These drugs ... Read More
Problem Gambling Destroyed His Life
March Is Problem Gambling Awareness MonthMarch is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and one man's struggle epitomizes the losses and destruction caused by gambling addiction. As reported by KCCI 8, one central Iowa man is sharing his story of recovery after years of compulsive gambling. The Ankeny resident, who ... Read More
How to Protect Your Sobriety in Early Recovery
The Best Steps to Take in Early Recovery to Protect Your Sobriety There's only one goal in early recovery: Stay sober. While recovery should be taken one day at a time, the more days you get, the stronger you'll be in the long run. Although relapse is always a risk, there are things you can do in early recovery to ... Read More
The Necessity of Forming Empathy in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery
The Necessity of Forming Empathy in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Addiction has a way of taking control of an individual's thoughts and feelings. Things that used to be of high importance are put on the back burner and replaced with the needs that addiction brings. It's almost like addiction causes an individual ... Read More
Pets Are Affected by Drugs and Alcohol, Too
Updated April 8, 2019 Pets Are Affected by Drugs and Alcohol, Too Addiction is a selfish disease. It is also a family disease. For most people, pets are family, too, and addiction affects them also. Pets are particularly sensitive to their master's feelings and are quick to take note when something's wrong. They also ... Read More
