"Mother's Little Helper" is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones. It appeared as the opening track of the United Kingdom version of their 1966 album Aftermath. The song is about mothers addicted to tranquilizers such as Valium to help them through their daily routine.
"The song is mentioned in the context of discussing how mothers were prescribed medications like Valium (mentioned as "volume") to cope with daily life. It underscores the historical context of over-medication."