Many people take one or more prescription drugs as part of their daily regimen and worry about the long-term health effects of these drugs. The commonly prescribed, anti-anxiety drug Xanax is a case in point. This blog is the first in a series that examines popularly prescribed drugs for anxiety and depression and ... Read More
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FHE Health is dedicated to educating about mental health and substance abuse topics. In our learning center you will find articles focused on alcoholism, substance abuse, behavioral & 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. For those who have gone through treatment and are building a better life, we also provide information about your new life in recovery.
5 Health Effects of Long-Term Xanax Use
These Sensitivities May Indicate a Beer Intolerance
There's a well-known phrase in Alcoholics Anonymous making light of the concept of an allergy to alcohol. It goes, "I have an allergy to alcohol — whenever I drink it, I break out in handcuffs." While it's usually used in a light, playful way, what it signifies is the importance of complete sobriety — even a single ... Read More
Cannabis-Induced Anxiety Disorders—Read Before Trying Weed
Cannabis is often pitched as a cure-all for many mental health conditions and as an alternative to "harder" drugs. What many people do not know, however, is that the drug can also exacerbate underlying mental health concerns. Anxiety disorders in particular can be aggravated by marijuana use, rather than improved by ... Read More
Can You Get High on Benadryl?
Some over-the-counter drugs such as Benadryl can mimic the types of high feelings that marijuana and other drugs produce. The active drug in Benadryl is diphenhydramine. When taken according to directions, this drug is meant to treat symptoms of colds and allergies, and it's sometimes used for motion sickness or ... Read More
How Bedwetting When Drunk Is a Real Thing
Bedwetting sounds like something that only happens to small children, a trend that's largely over by the time potty training is complete. However, there's another subset of the population that may, from time to time, wet the bed: highly intoxicated adults. After you engage in a night of blackout drinking, it's ... Read More
The Nurse’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health Help
Nursing is a challenging job on many different levels. Caring for patients can be exceptionally draining, especially in hospitals where the ratio of nurses to patients is less than ideal. In addition, nurses are often tasked with emotionally charged tasks, like working with terminal patients or speaking with family ... Read More
Five Benefits of Religion for Mental Health
Faith plays an important role for millions of people, providing guidance and a greater purpose in life. Nearly 80% of Americans consider themselves followers of a particular religion, whether Christianity, Judaism, Islam or one of the other myriad of religions practiced around the world. Religion can do a lot of ... Read More
How Journaling Can Relieve Anxiety
Some of the most common advice you'll hear for managing anxiety is to keep a journal. We admit it — this self-care practice is often easier said than done. If you've never tried journaling before, it can be hard to know when to start, how often you should be doing it and what you should even be writing about. It may ... Read More
