Leave it to a recovered junkie to say what everyone is actually thinking about the holidays but is afraid to say. They’re an emotional minefield that can kill you if you’re not careful.
Is getting high on Klonopin or abusing other benzodiazpeines a big problem? The opioid epidemic, driven primarily by highly addictive prescription painkillers, takes up most of the drug-related media coverage. However, benzodiazepines like
There are now over 200 classifications of mental illness, the most recent being “Burnout.” Mental illness comes in many forms. One in five adults in the United States (43.8 million per year) experience
Trauma or PTSD can be debilitating for many people, but fortunately a form of Somatic Therapy known as Somatic Experiencing Therapy has shown to be an effective way of overcoming the pain and
The worrying trend toward both prescribed and illegal opioid use in the United States requires serious action. As many as 130 people die every day in the U.S. due to overdosing on opioids,
There seems to be a never-ending list of street drug names. The Dab Drug, Wax, Shatter, or Butane Hash Oil (BHO) are the names of relatively new forms of smoking marijuana, and they
Neurotic behavior or neurosis is a term often used casually to describe a person who is overly vigilant or anxious. Like other words, for example “gay” (which was previously used to mean happy)
Alcohol withdrawal is just as dangerous as alcoholism. Alcoholics and their loved ones often mistake it for a simple side effect associated with recovery. Withdrawal is life-threatening for many alcoholics, and the immediate
It’s no secret that people use marijuana to cope with stress or depression, but unlike antidepressants, it can make matters worse over time. So many wonder after receiving a prescription medication, is it
Mental health issues are prevalent so it’s always an appropriate time to discover movies about mental illness that are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or streaming services. Many films are inherently moving. They