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 | Dec 28, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Did you know that today is the birthday of former U.S. president Woodrow Wilson? He would’ve been 160 years old today. Does President Wilson’s birthday have anything to do with a blog about drug and alcohol abuse? Actually, it does. As you might know, towards the end...
by Anthony Myers | Dec 22, 2016 | Mental Health, Substance Abuse
According to those goofy online calendars, today is national regifting (or re-gifting) day. As the name indicates, regifting occurs when we receive a gift and then give this same gift to someone else. I must have done this before. I wouldn’t be surprised if I’ve...
by Anthony Myers | Dec 21, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Mental Health
Today marks a change in seasons. It’s the first day of winter. Winter is an interesting time. The beginning of the season features holidays, while the rest of the season can be tough for some people. For many of us, winter is a season of cold weather, snow, and days...
by Anthony Myers | Dec 15, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Mental Health
If you read this blog on a regular basis, thank you. I hope you’re enjoying it and getting something out of it. If you’re such a reader, you know how often I talk about my love of food. I know I’m not alone. Food is a big topic for me. For other people, it’s a big...
by Anthony Myers | Dec 7, 2016 | Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Today’s the anniversary of “a date which will live in infamy,” according to former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Seventy-five years ago today, the Japanese military attacked the military base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Following this attack, the United States...