The proliferation of narcotic medications in the United States has created an epidemic of dependency. Whether prescribed or obtained illegally, these medications can have severe side effects and may lead to overdose. This guide covers everything you need to know about Roxicodone, including how it’s used, its potential ... 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.
Drug Profile: Roxicodone
How to Manage the Effects of Delirium Tremens
When someone with an alcohol addiction stops drinking, they may experience severe withdrawal symptoms. Some are so dangerous, like delirium tremens or DTs, that they may cause death. This is why seeking medical attention while detoxing is recommended. If you or a loved one is preparing to enter recovery, take a look at ... Read More
How to Know If You’re Experiencing Delirium Tremens
If you drink heavily, your body may become dependent on alcohol. Quitting drinking in this situation is definitely a good thing, and you're to be commended for it — it's not an easy thing to do, and it's the first step on the path to recovery. But unfortunately, in a somewhat cruel, ironic twist, quitting alcohol ... Read More
Mental Health and the Mind-Gut Connection: A Digestible Guide
Can what you eat impact a condition like depression? Can food cause it? It's true that we are made up of chemicals and that the chemicals we take in can impact the chemical processes of our body and even our mind. But to what extent? To what extent does our digestive tract influence our brain? And how does our mental ... Read More
Delirium Tremens
It's commonly believed that alcohol is less dangerous than so-called "hard" drugs like cocaine and meth. This is wrong for several reasons, not the least of which is alcohol's easy availability and frequency of use. Roughly half of American adults drink, and more than 25% reported binge drinking in the past month in a ... Read More
Anxiety Affecting Your Diet? You’re Not Alone
You're about to meet two people whose severe anxiety is affecting their diet in very different but equally harmful ways. Maria overeats. Daniel, on the other hand, can't eat. The shared theme that emerges in their stories is that they need help. Maria's Story Maria had never experienced such intense stress before, ... Read More
How Marijuana Became a Booming Market Overnight
To many of us, it doesn't seem a long time since cannabis was an illegal substance in every state, with possession of even a small amount carrying a substantial prison sentence. Now, the sale of marijuana for medical or even recreational use is big business in many states. Cannabis marketing and sales are now a booming ... Read More
Psychosis and Mania from Covid: What to Know
Although the world has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly three years, many questions remain. Among them: where the virus came from, why it causes such severe systemic inflammation, and exactly how long someone remains contagious. Yet another area of concern prompting study is the possible correlation ... Read More
