Growing up with drug-addicted parents is never ideal, but it's a reality faced by millions of families in the United States. Over 21 million Americans live with a substance use disorder, indicating a significant issue that affects far more than one's personal well-being. Addiction can impact life in many ways, from ... Read More
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What It’s Like Living With a Personality Disorder
Personality disorders are less discussed than mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression, but they still play a prominent role in society. Around 10-13% of people worldwide live with a personality disorder, most of which begins in the teen years. Borderline personality disorder isn't as common as other forms of ... Read More
Drug Profile: ProCentra
What is ProCentra? ProCentra is in a class of drugs used as central nervous system stimulants for the treatment of attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Other brand names of d-amphetamine are the aforementioned Dexedrine or "Zenzedi." ProCentra is one of the most popular short-acting ... Read More
Inpatient Mental Health Treatment: Demystifying What It’s Really Like
For many people, particularly those inexperienced with mental illness, the perception of inpatient mental health care in the United States is largely based on popular culture. The stereotypes certainly don't bring reassurances. From barbaric treatments employed in the early days of mental health issues to the depiction ... Read More
Growing Up with a Parent with Schizophrenia
Children who grow up with a parent with schizophrenia have a lack of understanding about the condition. They may ask questions like, "What is schizophrenia like? Why is my mom or my dad acting this way? Is it my fault?" This experience can have long-term impacts on healthy childhood development. In this piece, we'll ... Read More
5 Effective Self-Care Practices to Manage Stress
Stress affects every human, invariably in many different ways. Stress is the nagging static in your brain that beckons your attention. When stressors crop up, it is seemingly impossible to stay focused on the present moment. When I feel stressed, my brain feels like mush and self-care goes out the window. These ... Read More
The Lawyer’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health
Law is a profession requiring years of diligent study, the need to establish oneself after receiving university degrees and passing appropriate exams for accreditation. It is also one of the most intensely competitive occupations, one that inspires little admiration from the public. Lawyers, it seems, rank incredibly ... Read More
Growing Up With a Bipolar Parent
Growing up with a bipolar parent can have a long-term impact on how you see family relationships, including parent-child dynamics. If you had an unsteady role model growing up, you might be concerned that you have what it takes to be a good parent yourself. Or you may be concerned that you'll develop bipolar disorder ... Read More
