by Anthony Myers | Sep 14, 2018 | Addiction, Drug Addiction, Health and Wellness
The heroin epidemic that has been sweeping the world is traumatizing to friends and family. In 2014 alone, about 435,000 people used heroin, in one form or another. Many people believe that an addict is an addict purely out of choice. While this may be how the...
by Anthony Myers | Sep 7, 2018 | Drug Addiction, Health and Wellness
You know that using methamphetamine (meth) or any illegal drug during pregnancy can be dangerous. But why, exactly? Methamphetamine (meth) is a stimulant. That means that it stimulates systems and processes in the body. In the short term, using it can cause: •...
by Anthony Myers | Jul 27, 2018 | Health and Wellness
There have been many developments relating to marijuana laws in the last few years. There have been so many that it seems hard to keep track of all of them. For example, did you know that Texas politicians are considering decriminalizing marijuana in certain...
by Anthony Myers | Jul 20, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Recovery
Just take a deep breath. Breathe in, breathe out. Give yourself a chance to breathe. We even stress the importance of focusing on our breathing while practicing meditation and yoga. We use so many breath-related phrases to make ourselves feel better and calm ourselves...
by Anthony Myers | Jun 30, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Recovery
For many, the Fourth of July brings fireworks, visits with friends and family, and outdoor activities. Sometimes, these outdoor activities include cookouts with food and drinks. Sometimes, these drinks include alcohol. This can make holiday-related cookouts a...
by Anthony Myers | May 23, 2018 | Addiction, Drug Addiction, Health and Wellness, Resources
She came into the emergency department with a fever and pain in her head and abdomen. Track marks lined her arms from injecting heroin. Following a series of tests, doctors diagnosed her as having a collection of pus within her spine. She was given antibiotics and...
