I Thought I Was Tough Enough to Go Off My Psych Meds
This post was originally published on October 12, 2016. Like your garden-variety bipolar patient, I…
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Tracy Chabala is a freelance writer for many publications including the LA Times, LA Weekly, Smashd, VICE and Salon. She writes mostly about food, technology and culture, in addition to addiction and mental health. She holds a Master's in Professional Writing from USC and is finishing up her novel.
FDA Just Approved Ketamine to Curb Depression
This post was originally published on October 6, 2016. Whether you call it Special K,…
Can a Machine Cure Insomnia?
This post was originally published on October 11, 2016. There’s really no “cure” for insomnia—you…
I Went to Bartending School Just So I Could Get Drunk on the Job
This post was originally published on July 29, 2016. During my mid-20s, my professional life…
Yes, I Decided to Quit Cigarettes, Caffeine and Sugar All At Once
This post was originally published on August 30, 2016. Recently I did the stupidest thing…
Confessions of a Hoarder: I Can’t Let Go of My Stuffed Animals
This post was originally published on August 12, 2016. Stashed inside my closet are five stuffed…
How an Oxy Ring Wreaked Havoc on a Small Washington Town
This post was originally published on August 31, 2016. We’ve been hearing for a while…
I’m Addicted to Compassion
This post was originally published on July 26, 2016. I’ve certainly matured in my sobriety.…
I Left AA, But I Can Still Learn From It
This post was originally published on July 1, 2016 Yes, I’ve left Alcoholics Anonymous. It…
Who Knew Making Amends Could Make the News?
This post was originally published on July 22, 2016. We all do stupid things in…