In an effort to explore Americans' most common fears and how these relate to phobias, we recently conducted a large-scale survey of a broad sample of the U.S. population and asked respondents to tell us what they were most afraid of. The goal was to better understand the relationship between fears and phobias (two ... Read More
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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
Teaching Mental Health in Schools Is Now Mandatory in These States.
In most states, health education is a school requirement for middle and high-school students. Now, some states are requiring schools to teach about mental health as well. The state of Virginia is now requiring mental health be taught in ninth and tenth grades, and the state of New York is including mental health as ... Read More
Can I Smoke in Rehab? And Other Concerns
“Can I smoke cigarettes in rehab?” It’s a question many people ask when considering inpatient drug or alcohol treatment for the first time. The answer is a qualified “yes”: Quality behavioral health providers like FHE Health honor patients’ freedom and preferences to smoke in rehab; at the same time, patients can avail ... Read More
Nope, “Anhedonia” Isn’t Science Fiction. Discover What It Is.
Anhedonia may not be a term you've heard before, but there's a high probability that you've experienced it. Periods of acute inability to derive pleasure from taking part in "pleasurable" activities are common. Chronic (prolonged) anhedonia is less common. In this piece, we'll discuss what anhedonia is, its causes, its ... Read More
Thoughts on Drug Addiction
Are you sure back alleys and parking lots are where people score cocaine? Do men or women judge people more for relapsing back into drug use? Why do you think people take Adderall, and does everyone else agree with your assessment? You may have beliefs about what you think substance use looks like across America, ... Read More
Sedative Abuse
Sedative addiction is a serious issue that requires professional treatment. There are significant risks to abusing sedatives and other types of prescription drugs. Find out what types of drugs are classified as sedatives and what support is available for overcoming this type of addiction. Sedatives are a class of ... Read More
A Brief History of PTSD and How it Was Discovered
We generally think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a modern affliction, but why is this? Despite changes in technology, science and our understanding of certain medical issues, the human condition has been largely the same since the beginning of time. Presumably, we can find out some information about the ... Read More
