Neuro breakthrough uncovers potential pathway for curbing addiction Most neurologic research in the addiction field focuses on neurons and how their receptors are blocked or activated by drug use. However, researchers at University of Buffalo noticed some interesting data which suggested that glial cells may play a ... Read More
FHE Commentary
As behavioral health news breaks it is often covered by organizations that may not understand the issue thoroughly or the consequences it will bring. In this section, the industry leading addiction and behavioral health treatment center, FHE Health tackles the current cultural phenomenons and happenings. Behavioral health is complex, and when you need it explained, it helps to have an expert to help you understand.
Neuro Breakthrough Sheds Light on Curbing Addiction
Virtual Reality Could Help Fight Addiction
Virtual tech could help train the brain to fight addictionVirtual reality is gaining in power, with each generation of gear unleashing new levels of engagement impact. Now, health educators and psychologists are exploring whether or not this new power could be used not only for entertainment, but also for helping to ... Read More
“This Might Hurt” – Hospitals Brace Patients for Pain
As opioid crisis grows, hospitals rethink pain management strategiesAs healthcare providers face relentless cost pressures, and fight for high patient satisfaction scores - one of the key mantras has been to make sure patients are as comfortable as possible. While obviously a worthy goal, what this mindset has meant in ... Read More
Will Big Pharma Be Held Accountable for Opioid Crisis?
Communities target companies who profited from fanning addictionCombine corporate deceit and greed with medical neglect and lack of oversight with a highly addictive and potentially deadly product, and what do you get? 50,000 deaths per year in the "Land of the Free". Now, as the overdose carnage continues to gain ... Read More
Soccer Helping to Kick Addiction
Sacramento woman helps kick addiction through soccerSoccer is the most popular sport in the world, and now sixteen cities across the United States have programs affiliated with the nonprofit Street Soccer USA to help players learn life skills. But only a handful of Street Soccer cities have women-only teams. Street ... Read More
Suicide: The Hidden Tragedy Behind The Scenes of Casino Gambling
Updated on October 31, 2019 Beneath the glamour and excitement of casino gambling lies a little-known truth. While the vast majority of recreational gamblers find gambling entertaining and leave at the end of the day or night with their wallets and spirits intact, for some 3.5 percent of the population (some 10 ... Read More
Loving a Heroin Addict Isn’t for the Fainthearted
Updated April 2, 2019 Loving a Heroin Addict Isn’t for the Fainthearted Loving a person who is in active addiction or in recovery from heroin isn't easy. Heroin is a drug that takes over the user's mind, body, and spirit, leaving the rest of the people who love them to grieve them even while they're still here. And ... Read More
Enough is Enough: Setting Limits with an Addict
Parents can Set Boundaries with a Substance Abuser Setting the kind of boundaries needed to help your child learn on their own, make mistakes, learn, and become independent is hard without adding addiction and alcoholism to the mix. But when you have a child who is an addict or alcoholic it can seem nearly impossible ... Read More
