
Overcoming 'the Motley Crew'
Who are the 'the motley crew'? I'm referring to the trio of mental health, alcohol and other drugs who often hang out together. Understanding the motley crew can be tricky because they are similar and strong together. For example, illicit drugs can make us feel happy and allow us to escape from reality. Mental illness serves a purpose as one unknowingly escapes into other, sometimes better worlds. Alcohol offers relaxation and escape from the stressors of life, temporarily at