by Anthony Myers | Jan 7, 2017 | Drug Addiction
“You know how they say that religion is the opiate of the masses? Well, I took masses of opiates religiously.” Those are the words of the witty, inimitable Carrie Fisher, who passed away on December 27th, after a massive heart attack. You can’t count...
by Anthony Myers | Jan 6, 2017 | Drug Addiction
Here’s some halfway-decent news—many teens are now reported to use drugs and alcohol less than ever. A survey conducted by the University of Michigan surveys 8th, 10th, and 12th graders annually, as granted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. They found...
by Anthony Myers | Jan 5, 2017 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
For Christians, tomorrow, January 6, marks Epiphany, also known as the Feast of the Epiphany and other names. According to some religious teachings, it’s the day that the three wise men or kings arrived to meet Jesus. The word epiphany can mean manifestation, a term...
by Anthony Myers | Jan 3, 2017 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction
Today, January 3rd, would’ve been my grandfather’s birthday. Not surprisingly, these kinds of commemorations always make me think about families and the importance of family. Families are related to alcohol abuse and drug addiction in many complex ways, ways we’re not...
by Anthony Myers | Jan 2, 2017 | Drug Addiction, Mental Health
No, not Princess Leia! That’s the reaction many of us had when we learned that Carrie Fisher had died. More than an actress, more than a writer, Fisher’s portrayal of Princess Leia was a huge part of the Star Wars world, a phenomenon that touched generations of fans...
by Anthony Myers | Jan 1, 2017 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Recovery
This is the time of year when many people resolve to do some things and not do other things. New Year’s resolutions can be a big deal. We hear different people making different resolutions for the upcoming year, including our friends and neighbors, relatives, and even...