Addiction is often viewed as a personal battle. However, drugs and alcohol don't affect only the person consuming them. Watching a family member struggle with substance abuse can impact spouses, parents, children and siblings. This explains why many treatment centers offer family addiction counseling. They understand ... 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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Gambling and Suicide: The Hidden Story
The Toll of Online Dating: Surprising New Survey Data
The Role of Family in Preventing Substance Abuse
Is It Possible to Overdose on Edibles?
For many people, especially regular users, the notion that you can overdose on marijuana seems far-fetched. The THC found in marijuana doesn't typically present the same level of physical harm as drugs such as heroin, methamphetamines, and cocaine do. But what about gummies, brownies, capsules, and other types of ... Read More
The “Florida Model” of Rehab – A Closer Look
When you think of Florida, you probably think of sunny beaches and beautiful sands. However, those familiar with rehabilitation programs may have a more sour view of Florida. The Sunshine State has pioneered a new type of rehabilitation program known as "the Florida model." This model, which was supposed to be a new ... Read More
Can Technology and Apps Prevent an Addiction Relapse?
Today, there are apps available to assist with every aspect of life, including your mental health. Mobile apps make it possible to track symptoms and get support for many issues, including depression and bipolar disorder. Habit-building and addiction recovery applications are becoming increasingly popular. Using ... Read More
A 10-Step Plan for Relapse Prevention
Relapse is one of the most common complications for people in recovery. Approximately 40%-60% of people in recovery relapse at some point, with 85% of relapses happening in the first year of sobriety. Fully 50% of relapses occur in the first 12 weeks. That's why having a relapse prevention plan in place is part of a ... Read More
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention: How It Works
Relapse is a challenge for many people in recovery. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 40% to 60% of people with substance abuse disorders experience a relapse at some point. Just hearing statistics like that can be disheartening for people in recovery. Fortunately, a tactic called mindfulness-based ... Read More
Grieving in Recovery: When Someone Close Dies
Recovery from addiction, no matter what shape it takes or the stage it's in, is an emotionally taxing time for most people. Being able to resist the strongest temptations and make sweeping changes to your life isn't easily done. When grief and recovery are combined, the difficulty of recovery is amplified. Losing a ... Read More
Marijuana Overdose – Is There Such a Thing?
After smoking several joints with his friends and taking numerous hits off a water bong, Mike, a regular pot user, feels more stoned than he's ever felt before. Until this moment, he never thought it was possible to "overdose" on marijuana— but now, he feels strangely gripped by a growing sense of anxiety and paranoia. ... Read More
