It's helped me cope over the years. IN hindsight, 27 years later, it probably help me survive. Back in the 80s parents didn't focus much on mental health IMHO. I used heavy in my late teens and early twenties but work and drug testing ended that. Now its only on occasion when I have extended time off work. Back in 2012 I had a major leg injury in which I was off work for 6 months. It was a life saver for my overall wellness. To be clear, it was not issued by prescription, my state is very picky.