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 rather than for therapeutic reasons.
This is becoming a new trend with young people. We’ve beat in the “Just Say No” message so overall drug use is down, but more kids are now seeking other ways to get high. According to ABC news the Office of …read more