It is normal to be impatient once in a while, but if you find that high-stress situations frequently leave you feeling impatient, you might want to consider some strategies to ease your anxiety. If impatience [...]
You should never ignore warnings on medication that caution against using alcohol while taking them as prescribed. In the short term, mixing even small amounts of alcohol with medications can lead to impaired coordination and [...]
Lithium is a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder and major depression. It is widely prescribed, but there are still many common misconceptions about its use. Here are three myths often perpetuated about lithium. [...]
Recent studies have shown a link between autism and schizophrenia, but understanding how these two disorders interact is still a mystery to many. However, it is imperative for individuals struggling with schizophrenia and autism to [...]
Teens may think that smoking or consuming marijuana is harmless compared to abusing “harder” drugs like cocaine or heroin. However, even casual marijuana use comes with its own risks that pose negative side effects for [...]
Everyone has bad days, but they aren’t life or death. However, bad days can hold much more significance for individuals recovering from addiction than they do for the average person. Bad days can be a [...]
The pandemic has been a very uncertain time for us all. You may be feeling anxiety not knowing how to stay safe as the Delta variant is causing new COVID-19 cases. When our anxiety makes [...]
When it comes to addiction, there are many variables that make it complicated to understand. Many often wonder if their drug or alcohol use is “bad enough” to constitute an addiction and, therefore, a need [...]
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often misunderstood by individuals struggling with it and the general population. One of the most significant pieces of the disorder that is not well known is its origins. The causes [...]
Dopamine and serotonin are neurotransmitters used by the nervous system to regulate bodily functions like sleep and memory. While dopamine and serotonin are the feel-good chemicals responsible for our moods and emotions, they both function [...]
