by Anthony Myers | Dec 25, 2016 | Health and Wellness
Did you know that it’s possible to be addicted to something that isn’t alcohol or a drug? It might seem strange, but people can really become addicted to substances or even objects other than drugs and alcohol…and it can be very disruptive. Caffeine...
by Anthony Myers | Dec 6, 2016 | Addiction, Health and Wellness, Substance Abuse
Today is St. Nicholas Day, or the Feast of St. Nicholas. This is a popular holiday in Europe. During this holiday, children set out stockings and shoes on the evening of December 5 in the hopes that St. Nicholas will leave candy, gifts, and other fun things for them....
by Anthony Myers | Dec 1, 2016 | Addiction, Health and Wellness, Substance Abuse
Today’s the first of the month, so we might as well talk about new beginnings. Since this is a site about addiction and recovery, we’re all about beginnings around here. After all, so many people think that drug addiction and alcohol abuse are endings. It’s true that...
by Anthony Myers | Nov 27, 2016 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
A few days ago, the United States celebrated Thanksgiving. I know my family, friends, and I celebrated Thanksgiving. We usually treat the holiday as an opportunity to eat A LOT. Is this healthy? Probably not, but I know that we weren’t alone. For some people, all this...
by Anthony Myers | Nov 24, 2016 | Health and Wellness, Substance Abuse
Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It’s a time to be thankful for all the good in our lives. (It’s also a time for me to eat my body weight in stuffing/dressing, but we can discuss that in another post.) For some people, holidays can be painful. They...
by Anthony Myers | Nov 14, 2016 | Health and Wellness, Substance Abuse
It’s open enrollment time again. That means U.S. health insurance companies are enrolling people in their plans. Maybe I’ve been writing this blog too long, but I wonder if any of those insurance plans cover the cost of medical marijuana. If so, I’d consider using...
