Whether you’re currently struggling with an addiction, care about an addict or simply want to know more about what’s being done to deal with the opioid crisis, chances are good you’ve heard about methadone clinics. How Do Methadone Clinics Work? In the United States, an estimated 350,000 people receive daily ... 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.
Featured in Learning Center
The Toll of Online Dating: Surprising New Survey Data
Can You Have PTSD from a Home Fire or Burglary?
The Fundamentals of Methadone Clinics
5 Options to Consider for Depression Treatment
Depression can be a paralyzing mental health condition that saps your energy and enthusiasm for life. However, contrary to popular belief, the condition is not at all rare and affects more than 10% of women and 5% of men at some point in their lives. A number of depression treatment options are available to address the ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Opiates
Opiates are legal or illegal drugs made from opium, a highly addictive, natural narcotic extracted from the papaver somniferum (poppy) plant. Opium is the primary ingredient in heroin, codeine, morphine, fentanyl, and other powerful pain relievers. Taking multiple opiates simultaneously to get high is one of the ... Read More
Different Types of Depression Disorders
In past years, before real research was done on the different depression types, people sometimes believed depression was simply a feeling of unhappiness or self-pity. It was common to think depression was a choice someone could make to be sad, depressed or negative. Many believed that if you only "smile though your ... Read More
How Gig Jobs Can Wear on Mental Health
Advances in technology have been a major influence on the way we work today. They allow people to connect and coordinate effectively across distances. One of the major work-life shifts we've seen is the rise of the "gig economy." The gig economy is a labor market that consists of part-time and freelance jobs rather ... Read More
What to Look for in an Alcohol Rehab Program
Deciding to seek addiction treatment is one of the most important decisions an individual will make. Once they are ready to get sober, it is important for them to connect with a rehab program that will help them achieve their short- and long-term goals. A program with inadequate certifications, untrained staff and ... Read More
Alcohol Trends and Statistics (2022)
Alcohol plays a major role in the fabric of American society. From college parties to work happy hours and bar hopping with friends, many aspects of modern social life and recreation revolve around alcohol. While drinking in moderation is not necessarily a bad thing—no alcohol is always the healthier choice—trends in ... Read More
How to Cope with COVID Anxieties in the Workplace
We've all lived and worked in a different world in the last two years. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed numerous aspects of life. In efforts to protect their employees' health, many businesses have instructed employees not to work in their offices but to work from home using the internet and technologies such as the ... Read More
