Inpatient rehab provides clients with the opportunity to set their normal responsibilities and routines aside and focus solely on their recovery from substance use or mental illness. However, staying in this type of treatment indefinitely can be counterproductive as well as expensive. Transitioning back to normal life ... 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.
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Gambling and Suicide: The Hidden Story
The Toll of Online Dating: Surprising New Survey Data
How to Gauge Readiness to Return to Work After Rehab
Frequently Asked Questions About Group Therapy
Many of today’s leading rehab and mental health providers feature treatment programs that include both individual and group therapies. Both types of therapies can be advantageous and can be adapted to a wide range of treatment modalities. Even so, some individuals wonder whether group therapy is right for ... Read More
Nitazenes, Carfentanyl, and Other Dangerous Opioids
Once the most addictive and dangerous opioid,, heroin has since been eclipsed by several synthetic opioids that are 40 to 100 times more potent. Adding to the increasing number of synthetic opioid overdoses and deaths is what the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration deems "an alarming increase in the availability and ... Read More
How Common Are Drugs at Festivals?
A significant aspect of the decision to use drugs revolves around a person's environment. In many ways, a group setting where the majority of people are participating in substance abuse as a means of recreation makes it more likely the individual will also make the decision to engage. For people who struggle with ... Read More
More Uncertainty About the Future = More Stress?
For many people, the last few years have felt like a whirlwind of unpredictable and uncontrollable circumstances. An ever-changing pandemic, along with social, political, and economic unrest, has weighed on minds, contributing to a sense of uncertainty and stress concerning the future. Plus, we all have personal issues ... Read More
3 Tips for Managing Germophobia
Recognized as a pathological disorder less than a century ago, germaphobia (also known as mysophobia) differs from simply being precautious because it often overlaps with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). With the COVID-19 pandemic still infecting millions of people every day, it's justified to wear a ... Read More
Is There a Link Between Mental Health and Violence?
Incidents of public violence can leave anyone feeling vulnerable, and it's natural to try to make sense of seemingly senseless acts. Oftentimes, news stories suggest that those who commit crimes have mental illnesses. As the narrative goes, those mental illnesses are the underlying factor in acts of violence. To ... Read More
Why Ketamine’s Called a “Speedster Antidepressant”
It seems like every day, a new news report pops up describing how medical professionals are using radical new methods to treat issues like anxiety and depression. One recent breakthrough is ketamine as a treatment for various mental health issues. That's right: The drug that most people associate with raves and major ... Read More
