The act of being drugged without your knowledge or consent is commonly called "being roofied." The term originated as a way to describe the drug Rohypnol and its role in date rapes. Since then, the concept has come to refer to several drugs used for this same purpose. In the sections that follow, you'll find ... Read More
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Dean and Oscar: The Inspirational Story of a Man and His Dog
Dean Moreno was not a dog owner until a yellow Labrador puppy named “Oscar” entered his life less than two years ago. Oscar is a therapy dog. He is trained to respond to people with mental health needs and to intervene in crisis situations like the Surfside collapse in Miami Beach earlier this year. Today, Oscar ... Read More
5 Traits of Adult Children of Alcoholics
Did you grow up in a home with an alcoholic? You may have faced days of stepping on eggshells and avoiding that parent because you knew that it only took a very little problem to create a scary situation. You may have experienced being made fun of at school, or you had to work to hide the evidence of a parent’s use so ... Read More
The Surprising Effects of Taking Antihistamines for Anxiety and Depression
Updated September 22, 2023 Doctors sometimes prescribe a drug for use outside of its listed purposes, especially if it looks safe and they believe it will be effective. This off-label use is common with many classes of drugs. That includes antihistamines, which have emerged as a promising way to treat short-term ... Read More
A Guide to Nurse Burnout and How to Get Help for It
Burnout in nursing is a growing problem in the medical profession in America and worldwide. Among healthcare professionals, nurses have a unique set of stressors. Often, however, they may be more reticent to ask for help. Since a steady workforce of nurses providing for the healthcare needs of patients is so critical ... 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
5 Most Unrealistic Depictions of Anxiety in Hollywood
Hollywood is riddled with inaccurate depictions of the human experience, and mental health disorders are no exception. Characters with anxiety frequently come across as over-the-top, odd, or unrelatable when portrayed in the Hollywood stereotype. Why is this so damaging? Because it teaches audiences to look for ... Read More
Stigmas Around Chronic Pain That Hurt Mental Health
Updated August 7, 2023 An estimated 50 million Americans, or one in five adults, live with chronic pain, according to 2021 data published in the journal Pain. It is a serious medical condition that like other medical issues requires treatment. Sometimes, though, stigmas around chronic pain can make life worse for ... Read More