An Early Rising Star "My dad was an addict and an alcoholic. Guess I always searched for what he found in drugs and alcohol because it fulfilled him and he chose that over a family." Demi Lovato entered the acting industry at the tender age of 10 when she first appeared in Barney & Friends from 2002 to 2004. ... Read More
Learning Center
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.
What Demi Lovato Means by “California Sober”
How Working Out Improves Memory and Brain Function
As science has taught us more about the network of human systems, we're beginning understand that no two function completely separately from each other. Several studies highlight a connection between exercise and memory, showing that physical and mental health are important to treat in tandem for a healthy life. In ... Read More
5 Stress Management Tips for Working from Home
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the world has embraced telecommuting, causing many companies to create remote workforces. While working from home has many benefits, including increased flexibility, it can also add stress to your life. If you have kids, it can be stressful trying to balance your work duties ... Read More
What to Know About Survivor’s Guilt After an Overdose
Losing a close friend or family member to addiction is traumatic, especially when the loss is unexpected. For addiction survivors, the pain is often compounded by overwhelming guilt, feelings of responsibility or even wondering why they should live while their loved one died. Survivor's guilt is profound and left ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Xanax and Molly
What's the point of combining a depressant like Xanax with a psychoactive stimulant like Molly? Wouldn't these two drugs cancel each other out and leave users feeling neither "up" or "down"? Taking Xanax and Molly at the same time will reduce the side effects of both drugs. But that's not typically why some people will ... Read More
How Did AA Begin? A Quick History
In almost every city in America, there's probably an AA meeting happening right now. It's one of the most well-known and historically successful recovery programs in the United States and beyond because of its focus on group accountability, support and following a concrete process. But, like many things we take for ... Read More
The Health Effects of Long-Term Cocaine Use
"Cocaine isn't like meth," they told him. "You can't get addicted to high-grade coke. Here, try it. It makes you feel great." Already a pot smoker and occasional user of Ecstasy, Brandon stared at the line of white cocaine on the table and thought the same thing many addicts think before making the worst decision of ... Read More
The Minister’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health Help
Ministers are among the most over-worked, underpaid members of the workforce, and for many in this occupation, stress and burnout lead to mental health problems and substance abuse. Few enter into ministry for the paycheck; even the bright-eyed grad student with a drive to help others grow in their faith is aware that ... Read More