Psychedelics are potent drugs with a checkered past yet recently have offered potential promise as a treatment for several mental health conditions. The use of psilocybin (magic mushrooms), LSD, and other psychedelics is often touted as a breakthrough, particularly for their ability to drastically reduce the severity ... 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.
How LSD/Psychedelics Can Change the Brain
6 Famous Writers with Mental Health Issues
Brilliant creativity often comes with turmoil, and many artists claim they do their best work when they're struggling mental health-wise. Probably the most well-known example of this is Vincent van Gogh, who cut off his left ear while arguing with fellow artist Paul Gauguin. Today, it's widely accepted that Van Gogh ... Read More
How Fears of Abandonment May Mask Borderline Personality Disorder
Updated July 2, 2023 If you or someone you love deals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you already know it's a complex disorder that brings forth many challenges. When borderline personality disorder ends a relationship, a fear of abandonment may influence the decision or affect the individual's mental ... Read More
What’s the Connection Between Addiction and Homelessness?
Homelessness and addiction have several misconceptions in common. For example, many think people become addicted to substances or become homeless as the result of the "bad choices" they made in life. They may think so-called "homeless drug addicts" are the way they are because of a moral defect or personality ... Read More
The Dangerous Appeal of Alcopops to Underage Drinkers
The manufacturers of various alcohol products and their marketers have been criticized for decades for marketing to young audiences. Messages might show beautiful young people enjoying the sun, surfing, and socializing on the beach—everyone with a delicious-looking alcoholic drink in hand. The messages might vary but ... Read More
The Health Effects of Long-Term Molly Use
For young people who love parties, clubs, and raves, molly has become a drug of choice. Also known as MDMA, molly is a psychoactive drug used to enhance recreational social events and is commonly paired with alcohol or marijuana. Molly is known for being relatively benign and non-addictive, making it a seemingly safe ... Read More
PSTD and Its Impact on Parenting
Parenting is stressful even under perfect circumstances. It becomes even more stressful to the family unit when the parent suffers from mental health issues such as PTSD. Growing up with a parent that suffers from PTSD can be equally if not more harrowing because of the negative impact it can have on the emotional ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Alcohol and LSD
Hallucinogenic drugs such as LSD have been party staples for decades. Some people take them for therapeutic or spiritual reasons, as a means for achieving higher understanding, while others are just looking for an escape. Unfortunately, alcohol is often present in settings where LSD is used, and in some cases, a ... Read More