The late Whitney Houston is a pop culture icon, so much so that even without using her last name, people know who you're referring to. Her legendary vocals have left a lasting mark on the music industry, even in the wake of her tragic death in 2012. While her life looked glamorous to an outsider, Whitney struggled with ... Read More
Learning Center
FHE Health is dedicated to educating the American public—especially individuals, families, and communities—about mental health and substance abuse topics. In our Learning Center, you'll find articles on alcoholism, substance abuse, behavioral and mental health, and other treatment-related issues. Our articles are written both for the person in need of treatment as well as loved ones seeking more information. We also provide information for those who have gone through treatment and are building a new life in recovery.
Whitney Houston’s Drug Use: The Tragic Story
Women’s Drug of Choice: Gender Differences in Substance Abuse
Women's drug of choice – do women prefer one drug type over the other? The research done has shown that women and men have different preferences when it comes to their drug of choice. Understanding gender differences in substance abuse, including differences in their drug of choice, can be a very important step in ... Read More
Can You Be Addicted to Stress?
The dangers of chronic stress are widely stated, with researchers tying stress to everything from poor nutrition and sleep habits to heart disease and high blood pressure. Many people take steps to reduce stressors in their lives, including cutting down on their work hours, rethinking some of their interpersonal ... Read More
What Led to Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins’ Fatal Overdose
On March 25, 2022, the world mourned the tragic death of Taylor Hawkins, the drummer from the band Foo Fighters. According to a toxicology report, the cause of death for Taylor Hawkins was revealed to be an overdose. There were multiple drugs in his system at the time of death in Bogota, Colombia. He was only 50 ... Read More
How Anne Heche’s Death Revived Old Addiction Debate
On August 5, 2022, a car driven by Anne Heche crashed into a home in Los Angeles and caught on fire. Six days later, Heche died of burns and other injuries sustained in the crash. Throughout a successful acting and directing career, Heche suffered from mental illness and substance abuse problems. Her role as a ... Read More
How Acne Can Affect Mental Health
Chances are, you've had acne at some point in your life. Every year, approximately 50 million Americans develop some type of acne, whether it's pimples, blackheads or another type of blemish. Although acne can affect anyone, it most commonly occurs during adolescence. And for many young adults, it's more than just a ... Read More
Questions to Ask When Vetting Online Therapists
Online mental health therapy is growing in popularity in the United States. Unlike traditional counseling, where you must travel to a practitioner's office, teletherapy allows you to receive treatment from your home. While online therapy is a new approach to mental health treatment, studies suggest it can be just as ... Read More
What Therapy Is Best for Managing Work Stress?
People with full-time jobs spend, on average, 40 hours per week at their workplace, not counting the commute time or work they might bring home. According to Gettysburg College, that roughly translates, to the average person, about 90,000 hours during their lifetime. In other words, that's about one-third of their ... Read More