For my 21st birthday I went out to the bar like many young adults do for that big birthday. I went with some friends and my boyfriend (now husband). I drank way too much beer and way too many shots. We stayed in a hotel that night and the next morning I walked out in […]
You probably heard about Heath Ledger’s death last month “as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Diazepam, Temazepam, Alprazolam, and Doxylamine,” a combination of painkillers, anxiety medication and sleeping aids. The medical examiner stated Heath Ledger abused these drugs which means he used them to feel intoxicated or high […]
Do you remember the Cocaine Energy Drink that came out a few years ago? There were many complaints about the product name and last summer FDA finally pulled the drink from the shelves stating Redux, the makers of the drink, were “illegally marketing the drink as a street drug alternative.” Apparently the can labeling said […]
Do you allow your underage child to sip from your alcoholic beverage? Do you buy her wine coolers for an “innocent” get together at your house? Or how about beer for him to take back to college?
I know a couple who allows their sixteen-year-old to drink with them. Apparently it is legal for a minor […]
Recently there have been a few incidents in the news and in my local community that have really upset me. In all three incidents a child was harmed or killed as a result of a family member’s use of drugs and/or alcohol. Now, I know tragedies like these happen every day all over the world, […]
“Why is Rohypnol called the “date rape drug”?
Rohypnol has been associated with date rape, and has also been called the “Forget Pill,” “Trip-and-Fall,” and “Mind-Erasers.” In combination with alcohol, it can induce a blackout with memory loss and a decrease in resistance. Girls and women around the country have reported being raped after being involuntarily […]
When Jamie lived at home, he was invited to an incredible number of parties. The kid was almost too popular for his own good, but he did something that I thought was really clever. But let me back up a minute. After getting into trouble for drinking and waking up his dad for a […]
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