by Anthony Myers | Feb 21, 2017 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction
It seems like there’s more than one way to do most things. That also includes seeking help to treat problems with alcohol and drugs. Harm reduction is one such approach. Unlike 12-step programs and non-12-step programs that encourage people to give up alcohol and...
by Anthony Myers | Feb 20, 2017 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Recovery, Substance Abuse
This is an encouraging fact, although a lot of people might not know it. Did you know that there are medical professionals who specialize in addiction care? There are. Many of these people belong to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), an organization of...
by Anthony Myers | Feb 18, 2017 | Alcohol Abuse
It is quite dangerous to detox on your own, depending on the drug. If you are detoxing from an alcohol addiction, this can bring on a phenomena called delirium tremens, which consists of uncontrollable shaking and other movements, as well as intense sweating, raised...
by Anthony Myers | Feb 14, 2017 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Mental Health
Valentine’s Day. For some, the holiday conjures thoughts of love, romance, and desire. For others, it evokes feelings of depression or disgust. Either way, people often feel pretty strongly about Valentine’s Day. Some people might turn to alcohol or drugs to deal with...
by Anthony Myers | Feb 10, 2017 | Alcohol Abuse
Seasonal affective disorder refers to the experience of depleted serotonin that often happens during the winter months, in states that don’t see a lot of sunlight. For some states in the Midwest, a low cloud cover means that there might not be sun for days at a...
by Anthony Myers | Feb 9, 2017 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse
At first, the topic of this post might seem shallow, but I think it will still be useful. The topic? Personal appearance. More specially, the fact that abusing drugs and alcohol can damage a person’s appearance. Yes, that is somewhat shallow. But like it or not,...
