Best known for her role as the little girl Gertie in the Spielberg classic E.T the Extraterrestrial, Drew Barrymore later endured a childhood and adolescence scarred by alcohol and drug abuse, depression and suicidal ideation. Today, she is a successful and sober author, actress and businesswoman who talks openly about ... Read More
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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.
How Celebrity Drew Barrymore Overcame Teen Substance Abuse
The Skinny on Lily Allen’s Adderall Addiction
There are plenty of tactics out there to lose weight quickly. And while some of them may even work, they often come with some potentially dangerous side effects. One particularly hazardous weight loss approach is abusing Adderall. This prescription drug can suppress your appetite, resulting in weight loss, but it's ... Read More
Nurse Mental Health: Why It’s Important to Recognize
Nursing is a demanding job mentally, physically and emotionally. Often, people deal with nurses during the most challenging times in their lives, sometimes making them mean, aggressive and uncaring to the nurse trying to help. Nursing and mental health are frequent topics among nurses who understand the dangers of ... Read More
LGBTQ+ Mental Healthcare: Addressing the Disparities
Even though lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people have gained legal rights in recent decades, LGBTQ mental health statistics still paint a concerning picture. The mental health disparities LGBTQ people face exist for complicated reasons and require targeted attention to fix. Despite an increase in ... Read More
The Signs of Being ‘Roofied’ That Everyone Should Know
The act of being drugged without your knowledge or consent is commonly called "being roofied." The term originated as a way to describe the drug Rohypnol and its role in date rapes. Since then, the concept has come to refer to several drugs used for this same purpose. In the sections that follow, you'll find ... Read More
The Relationship Between Marijuana and Seizures
A seizure is "a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain" that leads to "changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness," according to the Mayo Clinic. Seizures can have different causes. Sometimes a medical condition like epilepsy can be the reason. So can certain ... Read More
Bedwetting When Drunk: Causes and Solutions
Updated May 3, 2024 Bedwetting sounds like something that only happens to small children, a trend that's largely over by the time potty training is complete. However, there's another subset of the population that may, from time to time, wet the bed: highly intoxicated adults. After you engage in a night of ... Read More
Failure to Launch Syndrome: Coping Tools for Parents
Everyone finds adulting difficult at times, but for some young people, getting started with adult life seems impossible. This condition is sometimes called failure to launch syndrome. It may be characterized by young people showing no interest in leaving their parents' home or moving back in with their parents after ... Read More