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 | Jun 25, 2018 | Addiction, Substance Abuse
What are Whippets? Whippets refer to empty canisters of whipped cream that can be used to inhale nitrous oxide (i.e. laughing gas). Nitrous oxide is a colorless gas with a somewhat sweet odor that is used as a pain reliever, an anxiety-reducer, and an anesthetic....
by Anthony Myers | Jun 6, 2018 | Substance Abuse
The world was shocked when EDM superstar Avicii was found dead in Muscat, Oman on April 20th, 2018. His music was immensely popular with the world and his work regularly charted on the Billboard 200. Yet, for all of his fame, his wealth and his popularity, he...
by Anthony Myers | May 18, 2018 | Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse
Every day, we’re learning more about drugs, drug users, and addiction. This knowledge has helped assist people who have struggled with substance use disorder. It also seems like every day, we’re learning more terms for drugs, ways to use drugs, and the side effects of...
by Anthony Myers | May 3, 2018 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Recovery, Substance Abuse
It’s the elephant in the room. You might know that your loved one is struggling with drug addiction or alcohol abuse and see that this substance use disorder is hurting him or her. But, as much as this person is struggling, you don’t know how to talk with the person....
