The opioid crisis is a national emergency that leads to tens of thousands of deaths each year. Despite increased efforts to limit access to both prescription and illicit opioids, the death toll has continued to climb. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2020, the United States saw nearly ... Read More
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Can You Get Addicted to PEDs? Explore the Risks
How Addiction Led to Lisa Marie Presley’s Death
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Can You Get Addicted to PEDs? Explore the Risks
Competition in sports can be brutal, and athletes can go to extreme lengths to gain an advantage, even to the point of resorting to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). While most people have heard about anabolic steroids, many probably don't know about the health risks and dangers of these drugs. Furthermore, where do ... Read More
How Addiction Led to Lisa Marie Presley’s Death
Lisa Marie Presley may be best known as the daughter of famous singer and actor Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley, but she was a well-known public figure in her own right. Born in 1968, Presley was just nine years old when her father died of a drug-related heart attack. She attended her first rock concert ... Read More
How to Cope with Guilt After Losing a Loved One to Addiction
Receiving the devastating news that a loved one has been lost to addiction or suicide is an experience that's never forgotten. Many people worry that they could have done more to help their loved one and prevent the tragedy, which can bring on mental health crisis. During this time, it's important to remember that ... Read More
How Has COVID Affected Mental Health and Alcohol Use? – New Survey Findings
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting fallout have introduced dramatic life changes for many of us. From higher anxiety and depression levels to experiences of grief and loss, few lives have been left untouched by the developments of the last few months. At FHE Health, our thoughts are with those most affected by the ... Read More
South Florida Treatment Center
Mental Health and Addiction: Seeking Treatment in South Florida With a warm year-round climate and over 800 miles of sandy beaches, Florida is known as one of the United States' top destinations for vacationers and retirees. What many Americans may not know is that South Florida is also one of the nation's capitals ... Read More
More Opioid Scripts Than People Are Only One Sign of Michigan’s Drug Problem
The drug statistics in Michigan are dire, reflecting the rising drug problem across the rest of the United States. According to mlive.com, Michigan was the 4th ranked state in the country for drug use in 2018. A major factor in the state's drug problem is the high number of opioid prescriptions. As reported by the ... Read More
Indiana Ranks in Top 5 States Worst-Off for Drug Abuse
While there’s nothing remotely humorous about the nation’s drug epidemic and the suffering it encompasses, an Indiana sheriff’s office tried its hand at brevity by taking to social media with a post that encourages area drug dealers to effectively rat each other out. The “tongue-in-cheek Facebook post” was issued by ... Read More
