Some medications turn out to be effective for more than one condition. Take, for example, clonazepam (also known by the brand name Klonopin). It is extremely useful as an anticonvulsant medication—including as a way to treat epilepsy. But it can also be effective for limiting or eliminating panic attacks. That is all to the good,...Read More

You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.”That particular quote is credited to Ralph Waldo Emerson, but over the years the idea has been expressed many different ways (here’s Miley Cyrus’ take, for example). The foundational idea is this: focusing too exclusively on an end goal can cause you to miss...Read More

Few things in the world are more delightful than a good night’s sleep. Going to bed content and waking up rested can keep us upbeat about life, able to meet challenges that come our way, and in better overall health. Sleep is a gift and its benefits are many. Sleeplessness & Mental Health But for...Read More

The use of methamphetamines has been a major problem in the United States for quite some time now. But recent reports suggest that the problem has been made even worse by the opioid epidemic in America. From 2015 to 2018, the number of deaths related to meth use more than doubled. Meths Triggers Meth is...Read More

Anytime you’re experiencing significant amounts of pain, you likely have only one priority: finding a way to make the pain stop. If the pain is bad enough, you probably won’t pay too much attention to exactly how the pain is alleviated. The “how” doesn’t feel nearly as important as the end result.Knowing the Difference Between...Read More

When it comes to living a happy and successful life, good mental health is every bit as important as good physical health. Just as an injury or condition in our body can prevent us from enjoying activities or pursuing goals, a mental health issue can sideline us—sometimes for an extended period. Antidepressants and Mental Health...Read More

Most of us have a picture in our mind of what therapy looks like. The most clichéd image that pops to mind is probably that of a person reclined on a couch explaining their problems or fears to a therapist who sits upright in a chair taking notes and asking leading questions.Therapy ClichésOr maybe when...Read More

It is undeniable that society’s attitudes about marijuana (also called cannabis) have been rapidly changing over the last several years.A Shift in PerceptionAs of this writing, 15 states have made cannabis legal for recreational use (we should note that Kansas is not one of these states) and many more have made it legal for medicinal...Read More

Let’s be honest.We could all use more energy and more happiness in our lives.Evidence for that statement is pretty easy to find.For example, 44 percent of adults in the United States drink two to three cups of coffee each day. Worldwide, it is estimated that 2.25 billion (billion!) cups of coffee are consumed every single...Read More

The odds are pretty good that you are familiar with the names of many “club drugs”—that is, drugs that people take in the hopes of making a good time even better.Club DrugsGenerally, the street names of these drugs give them an edgy or exciting vibe.Acid. Crystal Meth. Special K (not the cereal). Spice (not the...Read More