by Anthony Myers | Jan 8, 2019 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Obesity and depression, not a great combo. A study on the relationship of genetic variants related to higher BMI and depression was published in the November 13 issue of the International Journal of Epidemiology. The said study strongly suggests that depression...
by Anthony Myers | Nov 7, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
From cocaine to OxyContin, drugs have been easy to find on just about any street corner in any country around the world. As long as there is a demand for these substances, drug suppliers will find a way to get people the drugs they crave. Why? It is because of a...
by Anthony Myers | Sep 5, 2018 | Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Cocaine is a highly addictive drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. When abused, cocaine can have serious adverse effects on your health and overall quality of life. Cocaine is a stimulant that alters the brain chemistry in users by...
by Anthony Myers | Aug 3, 2018 | Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery, Substance Abuse
On July 24, 2018, singer and actress Demi Lovato was hospitalized after an apparent drug overdose. Whatever the cause of her hospitalization, Lovato deserves compassion, not condemnation. She appears to be the visible face of a problem shared by many. Lovato has been...
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 | Jul 13, 2018 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Mental Health, Recovery
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Many of us have probably heard this quotation since childhood, but it doesn’t make it true. In fact, words can hurt quite a bit, and their impact can linger long after we hear them. Words can hurt us...