Over 20 million people in the United States struggle with a substance use disorder, a health condition that can also significantly impact relationships. Loved ones close to people with use disorders may find themselves responding to the chaos and stress of the resulting behaviors with their own unhealthy patterns of ... Read More
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9 Great Reasons to Get Sober Now
When addiction takes over, it destroys almost every aspect of an individual's life. It doesn't take long before the need to drink or use becomes your main priority, affecting your performance at work, being present for your loved ones, or keeping up with your routines. For those feeling stuck in an endless cycle of ... Read More
Ibogaine and Hallucinogens in Addiction Treatment: A Colorful Guide
Treating substance addiction with hallucinogens is a hot topic within the evolving field of addiction treatment modalities. Many people believe that using ibogaine treatment, ketamine or psilocybin can help people struggling with PTSD, depression or addiction. Hallucinogens are drugs that cause audio, visual, ... Read More
Alcohol-Induced Dementia
Dementia describes several diseases that affect memory, thoughts and the ability to carry out everyday tasks. In the United States, approximately 10.9% of people are affected by Alzheimer's disease and other memory-related illnesses. While dementia is often linked with aging, it can also be caused by alcoholism. ... Read More
Can You Get Addicted to Advil and NSAIDs?
When most people think of drug addiction, they associate it with illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin or crystal meth or think of prescription drugs like fentanyl, OxyContin and morphine. While it's true that millions of Americans struggle with addiction to illegal or prescription drugs, Advil and other over-the-counter ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: The Role of Genes and Lifestyle (Part 10)
It used to be that we thought we were bound by our genetics. "My father had it, his father had it — so I’m going to get it anyway. Might as well enjoy life and do whatever I want," was the mindset. However, advances in genetic research have painted a much more empowering picture. Turns out, genetics might load the ... Read More
When Is Lack of Empathy a Mental Health Concern?
Empathy has become something of a buzzword in today's increasingly polarized society. Years ago, the only time most people heard about empathy issues was when psychologists talked about sociopathic serial murderers like Jeffrey Dahmer or Ted Bundy on TV crime shows. But what do psychologists mean when they make ... Read More
Helping Loved Ones: Communication with CRAFT Model
Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in FHE Health’s First Responder Families Podcast. The conversation was about self-care for families affected by substance abuse and how to improve communication with a loved one diagnosed with a substance use disorder. Much of this discussion about healthy ... Read More
