Author: mcrguy

When I lived in Manchester, I met the whole spectrum of drug users — the high-flyers … All Walks of Life, One Bad WalkRead more

You know that feeling after a long night of drinking? The headache, the fatigue, the overwhelming … Beyond the Bottle: My Battle with the Anxiety HangoverRead more

Addiction takes a toll on every part of the body — not just emotionally and psychologically, … Rebuilding Mitochondrial Health After Drug Addiction: A Holistic Approach to Cellular RecoveryRead more

Earlier this year, I began taking an antipsychotic medication called Quetiapine (also known by its brand name Seroquel) to … Tapering the antipsychoticsRead more

I just spent the weekend in London, and while I was there, two different people warned … London CrimeRead more

I’m a big supporter of NA—it played a huge role in my early recovery, and there’s … “Do the step work, it will fix you” he saidRead more

I was born in the 90s — a time when being gay was just about tolerated, … Growing Up Gay in the 90s: A Reflection on Shame, Trauma, and IdentityRead more

I never actually went — it was at a budget Ibis hotel in Salford. But it … I Told Him I Had an STI. He Said, So?Read more

Due to the nature of this blog being anonymous, this extends to my identity. I do … ContactRead more

So picture this: it’s 1992, Japan. A group of very smart people at Tohoku University’s Department … Meth Psychosis: The Sequel No One Asked For (But I Got Anyway)Read more