by Anthony Myers | Nov 28, 2016 | Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Today, the Monday after Thanksgiving Day in the United States is becoming known as Cyber Monday. That’s because many people use the Internet to shop for holiday presents on this day. Since this is a blog that discusses substance use disorder and addiction, Cyber...
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 25, 2016 | Substance Abuse
Happy Belated Thanksgiving to the United States! It’s a day where we take a look at the things we do have, and feel grateful for what we’ve got. While you are in recovery from substance use disorder, it’s important to remember that expressing...
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 21, 2016 | Substance Abuse
The title of this post sounds like a bad made-for-television movie from the 1970s, but it’s based on some fascinating developments in the news. On Election Day (November 8, 2016), Massachusetts voters went to the polls to help elect a new U.S. president and vote for...
by Anthony Myers | Nov 19, 2016 | Substance Abuse
If you’ve been in any major city, you’ve noticed people who are homeless. Maybe you’ve ignored them, given money, or listened to what they had to say. Most people, however, don’t think too critically about why the homeless are present, and...
