Whether big or small, the achievements you make every day deserve to be celebrated. But if you struggle to recognize your actions for the worthy pursuits they are, you aren't alone. Honoring daily efforts can be a challenge for many people, though doing so is crucial for keeping yourself on the path toward even greater ... 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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Healing Your Relationship with Food: Part 3, Emotional Eating
Healing Your Relationship With Food: Part 1: Understanding the Mental Ties Part 2: The Physical Aspects Part 3: Emotional Eating Part 4: Restricting Food Due to Anxiety/Depression or for Weight Loss Part 5: Restricting Food Because of Busyness or a Fear of Pain Our relationship with food is deeply ... Read More
How to Clean Pot Out of Your System and Why it Rarely Works
If you've used marijuana and have a drug test coming up, you may be worried about testing positive for THC, the primary psychoactive compound in weed. You're right to be concerned: Testing positive for weed could result in repercussions at work or court related issues. Beware, however, of the quick fixes that turn up ... Read More
Healing Your Relationship with Food: Pt. 2, The Physical Aspects
Healing Your Relationship With Food: Part 1: Understanding the Mental Ties Part 2: The Physical Aspects Part 3: Emotional Eating Part 4: Restricting Food Due to Anxiety/Depression or for Weight Loss Part 5: Restricting Food Because of Busyness or a Fear of Pain If you've ever felt disconnected from ... Read More
Naughty or Nice? An Objective “Year in Review”
With the year wrapping up, it's only natural to look back on what you've done and accomplished over the last 12 months. One way you can do this is by creating a "year in review" document highlighting all the big moments from your year in one place. Taking the time for reflection with a personal annual review can ... Read More
Weight Loss in the New Year: Eliminate One Thing From Your Diet
It's the time of the year again to set New Year's goals. This year, you may once again try to lose weight. While that may be beneficial, it's important to think about why you might not have succeeded in the past. For some people, alcohol and weight loss go hand in hand. Read on to learn about the benefits of a ... Read More
Drug Profile: What Is Percocet? Addiction, Withdrawal Symptoms & Treatment
The United States is currently in a third wave of an opioid overdose epidemic. Opioids are a family of manufactured drugs that are chemically similar to opiates derived from the opium poppy plant. Many opioids have medicinal uses for the relief of acute and chronic pain, including the drug Percocet. So, what's perc, ... Read More
Rehab After a DUI: Some Things to Consider
Driving under the influence is a big problem in the United States. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's National Centers for Statistics and Analysis found that alcohol-impaired driving caused 13,524 deaths in 2022. This equates to one person dying every 39 minutes. Alcohol-related crashes are also ... Read More
