Robbie Williams, an icon in the UK, is also famous globally, with more than 70 million records sold. His career shot off to an amazing start at only 16 years old when he became the singer for the boy band Take That. After five years and six chart-topping singles, Williams went on to pursue a highly successful solo ... Read More
6 Mental Health Benefits of Gym Life
When you picture a healthy, well-rounded person who has their life together, you probably imagine someone who works out regularly and sticks to a healthy diet. Common advice when facing depression or a significant life change is to "hit the gym" to improve your mood. But is the culture around gym life healthy? And, is ... Read More
How to Face Re-Homing a Pet
In most cases, a pet can be one of the best daily boosts to mental health. In fact, 87% of pet owners reported mental health improvements from their pets, and can even be a good way to stave off depression, lower blood pressure and elevate levels of serotonin. However, sometimes circumstances don't allow us to get as ... Read More
How One’s Social Circle Can Impact Their Recovery
Focusing on social circles in recovery is a common exercise, especially in the treatment space. The complex nature of substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health conditions makes recovery extremely delicate. Therefore, we have to consider every factor that may impact sobriety — including our friends, families, and ... Read More
Marianne Faithfull: Behind the Scenes of Rock and Roll Drug Use
The limelight has led many musicians, actors, and singers down a path to self-medication. This is a less-than-ideal method of coping with the challenges that accompany fame. Marianne Faithfull may not be a household name with today's generation, but her incredible music career is one for the history books. And her ... Read More
5 Uncommon Forms of Heroin
Updated August 10, 2021 Heroin is an opioid, often used as a recreational drug due to its powerful euphoric effects. It has no accepted medical uses in the United States, although it's used as a powerful painkiller in other countries. As a street drug, heroin is rarely sold in pure form since dealers routinely mix ... Read More
How Does Exposure Therapy Work for PTSD?
When we hear the words “exposure therapy,” some extreme images might come to mind. We might think of people being forced to watch unsettling imagery or sit in a room with something they fear. The reality of exposure therapy treatment for PTSD is quite different and, as a result, significantly less intimidating. How ... Read More
How Emma Stone Dealt with Anxiety and Panic Attacks
"Everyone experiences a version of anxiety or worry in their lives, and maybe we go through it in a different or more intense way for longer periods of time, but there's nothing wrong with you." - Emma Stone Emma Stone is known for her award-winning acting skills, but she's also had a lot to say about dealing with ... Read More
