Updated June 27, 2024 The drug Xanax is a depressant, and Molly is a psychoactive stimulant, so the two can seem like an odd pair. Those who use Xanax and Molly in combination have their reasons, however. They are part of a growing trend of “polydrug use,” which experts have called a serious public health threat. ... Read More
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How Did AA Begin? A Quick History
In almost every city in America, there's probably an AA meeting happening right now. It's one of the most well-known and historically successful recovery programs in the United States and beyond because of its focus on group accountability, support and following a concrete process. But, like many things we take for ... Read More
5 Tips for Using the Serenity Prayer to Improve Mental Health
The Serenity Prayer is a common tool in the fight against addiction, serving as a central resource for those in 12-step programs of all kinds. Even for those who aren't religious, this prayer can offer the guidance necessary to accept addiction and make meaningful steps toward recovery. However, the prayer isn't ... Read More
How Journaling Promotes Healing from Trauma
Journaling is a method in which we can express and release thoughts and emotions. When our brains become overwhelmed with attempting to process and store stress and other traumatic situations - it takes a toll. Journaling gives us a release, a space in which we can relieve our bodies and brains of carrying the weight ... 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
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
Can You Live a “Normal” Life with Schizophrenia?
Can you live a “normal” life with schizophrenia? In one sense, this question can be stigmatizing. Why? Because it can imply that people who live with an acute mental illness like schizophrenia are “abnormal” and that it’s questionable as to whether they can live “normal” lives. In reality, though, the word “normal” ... Read More
