Meth use doesn't just have a profound impact on the user; it can have a significant and lifelong effect on the health of an unborn baby. There is a strong stigma related to pregnancy and meth, keeping many women from seeking the help they need for recovery. The good news is that stopping meth use at any point in the ... 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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Increasingly Secretive Behavior – Signs of Drug Abuse
For most people, developing an addiction to drugs or alcohol marks a low point in their lives— one they'd rather hide. By its nature, addiction is very isolating. Secretive behavior is a classic sign of addiction and is a common way many people try to avoid the social fallout that may come with admitting a substance ... Read More
What Does It Mean to Focus on Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a hot topic in the mental wellness space, but what is mindfulness? Learning to live in the moment can be difficult when you struggle with mental illness. Anxiety tends to keep the mind in the future, worrying about what's to come. On the other hand, depression tends to keep the mind in the past, with no ... Read More
Sudden Legal and Employment Issues: Signs of Drug Abuse
Trouble at work or with the law may be one of the first signs that someone you know is struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD). However, signs of an alcoholic employee may not be clearly visible. Often, people who abuse addictive substances create elaborate stories to hide their behavior. With this in mind, ... Read More
The “Napoleon Complex”— Are There Mental Health Implications?
Introduced by Charles Darwin in his 1871 work The Descent of Man, the theory of sexual selection suggests the primary reason for men being taller and stronger than women involves, as Darwin wrote, the "struggle for life." In other words, men who presented characteristics such as tallness, health and aggressiveness were ... Read More
Bloodshot Eyes or Dilated Pupils: A Sign of Drug Abuse
Our bodies are affected by drugs in more ways than we may realize. When someone uses substances, it can change how they walk, talk, and act. Still, one of the biggest "giveaways" someone is under the influence of drugs is the eyes. Drugs and dilated pupils go hand in hand. In this article, we take a look at what ... Read More
Spot Addiction in a New Relationship with These Important Red Flags
As thinking humans, we tend to enjoy better outcomes when we make informed decisions. Although the heart and mind may be at odds with one another from time to time, it's ideal when we bring both love and reason into relationships. A new relationship is a time of discovery, and it's helpful to consider it so, at ... Read More
5 Creative Ways to Get to Sleep
Getting the right amount of sleep is crucial to our physical and mental well-being. Everyone is different, but the general rule is that the average adult needs at least seven hours of sleep each night for optimal health. In the real world, however, that doesn't always happen. Maybe you stay up all night due to bouts of ... Read More
