Substance abuse in the United States is a rapidly growing phenomenon that affects each of us directly or indirectly. Habits are difficult to give up, and many people are unwilling to even acknowledge they have a substance abuse issue until they hit rock bottom. Seeking help early increases the chances of recovering ... Read More
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Understanding Crystal Methamphetamine
Crystal methamphetamine, better known as crystal meth or simply meth, is a highly addictive drug made of a volatile mixture of household chemicals. Crystal meth affects the central nervous system, causing a powerful rush due to a flood of dopamine throughout the brain. Unlike legal forms of amphetamines, such as ... Read More
Ibuprofen and Alcohol: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Side Effects
Ibuprofen and Its Effect on the Body Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that serves as a popular, over-the-counter, non-addictive alternative to opioid painkillers. It's commonly used to relieve pain, including muscle pain, minor injuries, headaches, toothaches, fever, and in higher doses, ... Read More
The Importance of Early Intervention in Substance Abuse
There's a commonly held belief that hitting "rock bottom" is necessary for recovery from substance abuse. Addiction doesn't happen overnight. It's a process that takes a while before spiraling out of control. In the early stages of problematic use of drugs or alcohol, effective intervention treatment can help prevent a ... Read More
Drug Profile: What Is Percocet? Addiction, Withdrawal Symptoms & Treatment
The United States is currently in a third wave of an opioid overdose epidemic. Opioids are a family of manufactured drugs that are chemically similar to opiates derived from the opium poppy plant. Many opioids have medicinal uses for the relief of acute and chronic pain, including the drug Percocet. So, what's perc, ... Read More
The Zyn Pouch – Risks of Addiction and Abuse
More than 18% of adults in the United States use tobacco products, with the majority using cigarettes and e-cigarettes. As the negative benefits of smoke-based tobacco use become widely known and people seek ways to use nicotine without those risks, however, smokeless tobacco products, such as nicotine pouches, are ... Read More
How Much Do Drugs Cost?
Many factors affect the prices of illicit drugs, making it difficult to provide exact prices for them. The price can even vary regionally because they're affected by supply and demand just like other goods. The economic conditions in a given area also matter. Drugs may cost more in an affluent area simply because ... Read More
Narcan: Key Facts About the Life-Saving Drug
Narcan, one of the brand names for the generic drug naloxone, is a life-saving drug, but it's one too many people don't know enough about. Unlike many of the drugs we talk about here at FHE Health, our concern with Narcan is that more people should have access to it, not fewer. One fact about Narcan you may not know: ... Read More
