How Drug Abuse Damages the Heart Can drug abuse damage the heart? The answer to that is yes, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The type of impact ranges widely, from creating abnormal heart rates to putting you at risk for a heart attack. Injections themselves pose risks as they damage the veins and ... Read More
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Revealing Differences in Opioid Use Trends Across Generations
A Short History of Opioid Use As early as 5000 BCE, Sumerians living in southern Mesopotamia were consuming or smoking the leaves and flowers of opium poppy plants. Archaeologists have interpreted ideograms found in Sumerian writing examples that translate as HUL GIL, which means "joy plant" or "rejoicing". As early ... Read More
What May Be Signs of PTSD in Children?
All children experience stressful events that shape their views of themselves, others, and the world in general. In most cases, they recover quickly without ongoing mental health problems. However, sometimes, children who experience extreme stress may be affected long-term. Those who've lived through an event that ... Read More
Experiencing Mood Swings? They Could Be This.
For some people, experiencing mood swings is just part of daily life. While you may be managing these rapid mood changes, it's important to identify the root cause so you can improve your overall quality of life. Learn about the signs of mood swings and some common underlying causes you may be unaware of. Once you ... Read More
The New Mental Health Vocab of Neuroatypical, Neurodivergent, and Neurodiverse
It's not uncommon for people who have conditions like autism or ADHD to try to mask their diagnoses or even the way they normally behave or process information. In a world that seems to have clear definitions and rules for what "normal" means, there's long been a stigma associated with many mental health conditions. ... Read More
How Chronic Stress Contributes to Mental Illness
If you are reading this, I would like to first offer my congratulations. Congratulations on surviving what is considered, for many, a challenging and stressful time of year. I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Alaina. I went through the Restore (Mental Health) Program at FHE at the beginning of ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Antipsychotics and Alcohol
Due to the prevalence of alcohol in American society—86 percent of American adults drink alcohol to some extent—many people feel safe mixing alcohol with just about any substance under the sun. This can mean allergy medication, OTC anti-inflammatories, antidepressants, anti-anxiety pills, and, yes, antipsychotics. ... Read More
When to Seek Help for Severe Mood Swings – Treatment Options Available
Everyone has days when they're in a better mood than others. Sometimes, an individual may feel upbeat and optimistic, and other times, they may be feeling down or quick to become frustrated. They may even feel a full range of emotions on the same day. Mood swings are a common experience that can be brought on by ... Read More
