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
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How Perfectionism Affects Mental Health
Before we dive into the direct connection between mental health and perfectionism, I have a confession to make. I am unequivocally a perfectionist. Maybe it’s the thrill of chasing an unattainable outcome, or perhaps it dives deeper into my psyche and taps into the part of me that feels perfection is the only ... Read More
Five Reasons Amphetamines Fail as Study Meds
Anyone who has spent time in a competitive academic setting has probably heard about amphetamines and the rumor that they boost student performance. That is because hardcore, studious types and last-minute procrastinators alike often use so-called "smart" or "study" drugs like Adderall for this very purpose. But do ... Read More
CBT: 5 Thought Stopping Techniques For Anxiety or Negative Thoughts
Healthy rational thinking makes it easier to stay focused, to sleep better, to cope with stress and to stay away from drugs and alcohol. With some practice and a few thought-stopping techniques, you can learn how to stop negative thoughts the minute they come up. Five Thought-Stopping Techniques According to ... Read More
No More Shame Story: Tal Collins
Tal started drinking at the age of 12. At 13, she began using drugs. Cocaine was her drug of choice, but sedatives were also easy to acquire. Even SSRIs, a class of drugs often prescribed for anxiety and depression, could give her a high when she took them at higher doses. What Triggered Addiction to Drugs and ... Read More
What Demi Lovato Means by “California Sober”
An Early Rising Star "My dad was an addict and an alcoholic. Guess I always searched for what he found in drugs and alcohol because it fulfilled him and he chose that over a family." Demi Lovato entered the acting industry at the tender age of 10 when she first appeared in Barney & Friends from 2002 to 2004. ... Read More
Polymental Health Issues That Are Surprisingly Common
Most often, mental health disorders are talked about in isolation. For example, individuals may suspect that someone suffers from depression, or they'll recognize the signs of addiction. But sometimes, individuals may have multiple mental illnesses. In fact, it's quite common for mental health disorders to ... Read More
The College Student’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health Help
It's no secret that substance abuse is a problem on American college campuses. Each year, publications such as Princeton Review and Best Colleges post annual lists highlighting the "top party schools." Fraternity/sorority and house parties and near-campus bars with dirt-cheap drink specials accompany the typical ... Read More
