Best known as the lead singers and songwriters for the band Heart, Ann and Nancy Wilson have left an indelible mark on the music world. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, the band is known for its hard rock, heavy metal and occasional folk sensibility and has even been described by some as the ... 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.
The Wilson Sisters of the Band “Heart” Open Up About Drugs
Sober Curious: Exploring the Benefits of an Alcohol-Free Life
It's another Friday night and the ritual of going to the bar to drink and hang out with friends or co-workers may not be as fun as it used to be. More and more Americans are foregoing their relationship with alcohol to join the "sober curious" movement and find out how sobriety became cool. Keep reading to discover why ... Read More
How to Repair Relationships Broken by Addiction
When you have a close friend or family member fighting addiction, it can feel like they're fighting you and their other loved ones at the same time. Addiction changes the way people act, controlling their minds and often motivating them to do anything necessary to continue using. This is why rebuilding relationships in ... Read More
What Is a Speedball?
What's a Speedball? Various drugs are sometimes taken together when users are seeking a different kind of high than the individual substances provide. So what is it? It's a combination of heroin and cocaine, which are both illegal drugs. Heroin and cocaine commonly come in powdered forms and can be dissolved into a ... Read More
Bob Marley: His Drug Use and Reggae Music
Bob Marley is known as the face and symbol of reggae. His name and music are familiar worldwide. Rolling Stone put him 11th on its list of the 100 greatest musical artists of all time. Bob Marley and the Wailers have three albums on Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums, and he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in ... Read More
Understanding the A.A. Preamble
Alcoholics Anonymous has had a large presence in recovery communities since it was founded in 1935. One of the main reasons is that group meetings are standardized and consistent. No matter where you go, every meeting is run using the same guidelines, and every meeting starts the same way: a moment of silence, the ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Mentioning Recovery in a Dating Profile
Online dating is a key part of building relationships in modern America. Over 30 percent of adults have used an online dating app, and nearly 50 percent of those ages 18 to 29. As one of the best ways to meet people in today's digitally driven world, mobile dating apps are almost essential, especially among young ... Read More
Non-Opiate Painkiller Options for People in Recovery
Abstinence is key to recovery. But for many people with an opiate addiction, issues with chronic pain can be a real challenge to long-term sobriety. That makes finding effective non-opiate painkiller options a driving concern in recovery. Fortunately, there are safe and effective solutions for chronic pain that won't ... Read More