by Anthony Myers | Dec 28, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Did you know that today is the birthday of former U.S. president Woodrow Wilson? He would’ve been 160 years old today. Does President Wilson’s birthday have anything to do with a blog about drug and alcohol abuse? Actually, it does. As you might know, towards the end...
by Anthony Myers | Dec 27, 2016 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse
Today’s National Fruitcake Day. I didn’t know that there was such a day. Did you? Fruitcake has a bad reputation. We’ve all heard the jokes about it, how heavy it can be and how people give it to others, although not too many people seem to like it. I’m one of those...
by Anthony Myers | Dec 26, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse
For people in many parts of the world, today is Boxing Day. During this day, people often gather together to exchange gifts with one another. As much as I like gifts, the older I get, the more I realize that such celebrations aren’t really about the gift giving....
by Anthony Myers | Dec 21, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Mental Health
Today marks a change in seasons. It’s the first day of winter. Winter is an interesting time. The beginning of the season features holidays, while the rest of the season can be tough for some people. For many of us, winter is a season of cold weather, snow, and days...
by Anthony Myers | Dec 20, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse
If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, you’re probably wrestling with several complicated thoughts and emotions. You might even be dealing with the opinions of others. That’s because there still seem to be stigmas surrounding drug and alcohol...
by Anthony Myers | Dec 18, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse
Recovery is all about making amends. Most importantly, you must make amends with yourself. Without self-forgiveness, recovery is impossible. Many people have co-morbid disorders that impact their lives negatively, and at times, they don’t even know it. Reaching...