by Anthony Myers | Jul 24, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction
We’ve been talking a lot about famous writers and substance use disorder lately. We’d be neglecting our duty if we didn’t mention one of the most famous writers ever, a writer who has also had a pretty famous drug addiction. That author is Stephen King. We probably...
by Anthony Myers | Jul 23, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse
“I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they’ve always worked for me.” –Hunter S. Thompson So said the late journalist Hunter S. Thompson. He was a journalist best known for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, a novel first published...
by Anthony Myers | Jul 20, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse
Of course, we all know that men aren’t the only ones who grapple with drug addiction or alcohol abuse. We all probably know women who struggle or have struggled with such problems. There have been several famous women who have had such problems, including some famous...
by Anthony Myers | Jul 19, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Substance Abuse
“There are no second acts in American lives,” said the writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. This statement is both right and wrong if you apply it to Fitzgerald. The sad thing is, nowadays, he could have created his own second act. Because in addition to being a talented...
by Anthony Myers | Jul 18, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Substance Abuse
You often hear of the stereotype of the tortured genius writer. This person can write brilliantly but often battles with severe problems that can include alcohol abuse or mental illness. It sounds like Ernest Hemingway conformed to this stereotype. Maybe he’s the...
by Anthony Myers | Jul 17, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction
So many times, your relatives, friends, and overall social circle have a great impact on what you do and how you see the world. It can be the same way with substance use disorder. Friends, family, coworkers, and other people can shape our lives immensely. This is even...
