We live in a world that emphasizes logic over emotion. As a result, you may view emotions as a sign of weakness and ignore signs that your emotional well-being is compromised. However, emotions exist and affect different areas of your life, whether you acknowledge them or not. The American Psychological Association ... Read More
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Acute Stress Disorder
For many people, stress is a normal part of life. Anything from a busy workday to familial obligations makes stress levels rise. While it's normal to experience occasional stress, there are times when stress overwhelms us, causing debilitating symptoms that interfere with our day-to-day lives. If you experience ... Read More
10 More Accurate Depictions of Schizophrenia in Hollywood
Schizophrenia is a condition that's widely misunderstood. First, schizophrenia itself is an umbrella term and there are many types of the disorder, including disorganized, residual and undifferentiated. Additionally, schizophrenia presents differently in men versus women and children versus adults. Of course, these ... Read More
What’s ‘Falling into a K-Hole’ Like on a High Dose of Ketamine?
What does a K-hole feel like? This overview on ketamine breaks down everything you should know about this intense narcotic. LSD (acid) and magic mushrooms (psilocybin) are well known for their psychedelic properties, but they aren't the only drugs people use recreationally to achieve a trip-like state. Ketamine, ... Read More
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Mental Health
It's no secret that sleep plays an important role in maintaining good health. If you've ever spent one of those dreaded nights tossing and turning, you're probably familiar with the grogginess and irritability a lack of sleep can cause the next day. However, sleep deprivation can also impact your mental health, causing ... Read More
How the Drug Prazosin Is Used To Treat Alcoholism
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIH), a 2019 study found that almost 15 million people aged 12 and older in the U.S. have alcohol use disorder. If left untreated, this disease can lead to serious physical and mental health problems and even the risk of death. One of the greatest ... Read More
How LSD/Psychedelics Can Change the Brain
Psychedelics are potent drugs with a checkered past yet recently have offered potential promise as a treatment for several mental health conditions. The use of psilocybin (magic mushrooms), LSD, and other psychedelics is often touted as a breakthrough, particularly for their ability to drastically reduce the severity ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Zoloft and Weed
Medical professionals urge caution when combining Zoloft (sertraline) with marijuana because both substances affect the central nervous system. Drug interaction references note that using multiple psychoactive or sedating substances can increase impairment in attention, judgment, and coordination , leading to ... Read More
