Memory allows us to recall past experiences, learn new information and make decisions, and it's essential to our everyday lives. But memory is also vulnerable to the effects of stress. Understanding the connection between stress and memory loss can help you mitigate the negatives. When under stress, our bodies release ... 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
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The Revealing Link Between Stress and Memory
Magnesium for Depression? What to Know
When people are struggling with their mental health, they're often advised to look at lifestyle changes that may help improve their mental well-being before turning to prescription medications. A healthy diet and regular exercise can often help alleviate depression. Vitamin deficiencies can cause many subtle symptoms, ... Read More
Why Are Women Less Likely to Seek Help for Alcoholism?
Alcohol use is common among adults in the United States, and around a quarter of adults say they have engaged in an activity such as binge-drinking within the past month. According to statistics from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), more than 5% of individuals age 12 or older in the ... Read More
Prednisone Withdrawal Syndrome – How to Avoid It
Prednisone is a corticosteroid, commonly called a steroid, that closely resembles the natural steroid hormone cortisol. It suppresses the body's natural immune response to reduce inflammation, arthritis pain and the effects of a range of conditions. It's prescribed to treat or lessen the discomfort associated with ... Read More
5 Tips to Quit Using Sleeping Pills
Up to 50 percent of adults in the U.S. experience insomnia. Many people go through acute insomnia or sleeplessness associated with life events such as severe illness, grief, or other stressors. Research also indicates that 15 percent of adults struggle with chronic insomnia, resulting from anxiety, depression, chronic ... Read More
How Is Cocaine Made?
Almost all cocaine comes from just four South American countries. The White House recently published a report on the amount of cocaine coming from South America, and the numbers are staggering: In Columbia, estimated coca cultivation and cocaine manufacturing in 2020 was a record 1010 metric tons (nearly 2,300,000 ... Read More
5 Health Effects of Long-Term Xanax Use
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
The Dangers of Mixing Antidepressants and Alcohol
Most people are unfamiliar with the side effects of drinking while taking antidepressants. Many misguidedly believe that the depressant effects of alcohol simply counteract the antidepressant effects of SSRIs, SNRIs, and MAOIs. Nothing could be further from the truth. Understanding why the combination of ... Read More
