The indigenous people of the Amazon basin traditionally consumed ayahuasca, a psychedelic drug, as medicine in spiritual ayahuasca ceremonies. The drug has several different names throughout Brazil and the northern part of South America, including "ayawaska," "caapi," "cipo," "natem" and "shori." The first known use ... Read More
Why Now? A Personal Relapse Account
If your loved one suffers from the disease of addiction or you personally find yourself battling this baffling disorder, then it is likely that you are familiar with the ever so stigmatized conversation of relapse. Addiction is described as a “chronic relapsing disease of the brain.” There is a relevant tone to this ... Read More
Boys Don’t Cry: Common Mental Health Stereotypes for Men
There is a crisis developing in the United States around men's mental health. Men are much less likely to seek help when they're struggling with personal and emotional issues, and the result is alarming: One study from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention found that nearly 70% percent of suicides are men, and men ... Read More
Quiz: Am I A Hoarder?
The TV show Hoarders debuted just over a decade ago, in 2009, and has had numerous iterations and spin-offs since then. As a result, there is now much more awareness of hoarding behaviors, as well as what causes people to hoard. This may have you asking, "Am I a hoarder?" Despite a raised awareness of hoarding, most ... Read More
Helping Kids Cultivate Empathy About Mental Health Conditions
Cultivating empathy? This idea can be a complex situation if you believe empathy is an innate, fixed trait that some people are born with and others lack. However, empathy is not an all-or-nothing concept. In fact, it would be fair to say that empathy isn’t a trait that unfolds automatically in every situation. More ... Read More
The Graphic Damage Cocaine Does to the Nose
Cocaine has long been visible and normalized in pop culture. Its use is often seen as a status symbol among the rich and famous. The use of cocaine in powder form has been widely accepted among successful individuals, even though overdose death is a risk with the drug. Despite its popularity, cocaine use takes a ... Read More
FHE Health Recognizes EMS First Responders on the Frontlines of COVID-19
Today is EMS Recognition Day and the culmination of National EMS Week. It’s an annual celebration of the men and women, mothers and fathers, spouses and partners who are always the first to respond to medical emergencies. From drownings and overdoses to heart attacks and car accidents, the life-harrowing moments that ... Read More
Comparing Different Therapy Approaches: What Worked for Me
Addiction is a progressive and complex disease of the mind and body, affecting many areas of an individual’s life. According to the National Institutes of Health, 10% of Americans have had substance use disorder at some point in their lives. However, despite the frequency of addiction, 75% of those people did not ... Read More
