Substance Abuse

Name: Substance Abuse

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Description: Almost half of the people who have bipolar disorder struggle with substance abuse, and I am one of them. I have struggled with depending on a substance to stabilize my mood—when in reality, it makes my moods more imbalanced—sometimes. Personally, I have quit vaping, which is a step in the right direction. Learning the difference between enjoying alcohol and using it as a crutch is another thing the mental hospital made me aware of. I don’t think all substances are bad, it is the intention of why we want “it”.