by Anthony Myers | Jul 21, 2016 | Addiction, Substance Abuse
When Truman Capote was staying in Kansas to research his famous nonfiction novel In Cold Blood, he allegedly held cocktail parties in his hotel room. Capote was also known for throwing the famous Black and White Ball in New York in 1966. Many prominent writers,...
by Anthony Myers | Jul 19, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Substance Abuse
“There are no second acts in American lives,” said the writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. This statement is both right and wrong if you apply it to Fitzgerald. The sad thing is, nowadays, he could have created his own second act. Because in addition to being a talented...
by Anthony Myers | Jul 18, 2016 | Alcohol Abuse, Substance Abuse
You often hear of the stereotype of the tortured genius writer. This person can write brilliantly but often battles with severe problems that can include alcohol abuse or mental illness. It sounds like Ernest Hemingway conformed to this stereotype. Maybe he’s the...
by Anthony Myers | Jul 16, 2016 | Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse
Another day, another story about addiction and a popular figure in the music industry. Like some of the others, this story ends sadly. Whitney Houston had a big voice. Reared in the gospel world, she had performed in her mom’s church since she was a child. Her mother...
by Anthony Myers | Jul 14, 2016 | Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse
As many of you know, famed singer and actress Courtney Love has had highly publicized battles with drugs and alcohol. She now appears to be sober. She continues to make music and work as an actress. As you probably also know, her late husband, singer and songwriter...
by Anthony Myers | Jul 13, 2016 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Substance Abuse
Today’s subject is a little happier. That’s because the subject, Courtney Love, has struggled with substance use disorder but is still alive. Love is a successful singer, songwriter, and actress. Most people know her from her rock band Hole, a band she started in...
