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 19, 2017 | Drug Addiction
When you’re deep in the dark world of addiction, it’s hard to feel patient. After all, why did you get this way? How did you get here? And why do you feel irritable inside? These feelings bleed into other parts of your life—for one thing, it can make it...
by Anthony Myers | Feb 17, 2017 | Drug Addiction
When you’re hooked on cocaine, you’re hooked on the high speeds of life. You feel great—everything moves at a lightning pace, and all of the best answers land in your mind. Many people become addicted to stimulants like cocaine when they’re depressed...
by Anthony Myers | Feb 16, 2017 | Drug Addiction
Yesterday, we talked a lot about what ecstasy does to your body physically. Like most drugs, ecstasy can also have a profound on your mind and emotions. In fact, many people use the drug to change their emotions, but they encounter side effects they never anticipated....
by Anthony Myers | Feb 15, 2017 | Drug Addiction
Since we celebrated Valentine’s Day this week, we might as well talk about ecstasy. No, not that kind of ecstasy. The drug ecstasy. After all, this is a blog for Willow Springs. We’re not that kind of website. Anyway, many people use ecstasy (MDMA) to feel good, but...
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...
