Amy Winehouse Had Alcohol In Her System When She Died

No Illegal Drugs Found, But Pharmaceutical Meds Have Not Been Ruled Out

Amy Winehouse

Toxicology reports are in on talented, Grammy Award winning, British singer, Amy Winehouse, who died last month of a suspected drug overdose. The report stated no illegal drugs were found in her system. However, pharmaceutical drugs have not been ruled out and alcohol was found in her system.

The Mirror tabloid published stories stating, Winehouse was seen purchasing the narcotics Ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana and Ketamine, an oft abused horse tranquilizer, the night before she died in Camden, North London. This claim has been dealt a serious blow with the release of this week’s toxicology report.

Further tests are being conducted to ascertain whether a mix of alcohol and pharmaceutical meds killed the gifted young singer, who passed away at the tender age of 27. Her death is so sad. Winehouse had so much to live for, but like many in her situation, she just didn‘t realize it.

Bette Midler (left) Amy Winehouse (right)

Side Bar: Doesn't Winehouse look a bit like Bette Midler, who also sings very well. Ironically, Midler did go through a drinking and drug problem as well, but was able to beat it. Midler also played a Janis Joplin type character in the film "The Rose." Joplin famously overdosed at age 27. Many have noted similarities between Joplin and Winehouse's voices as well.

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Russell Armstrong Given Pill Before His Suicide

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The website TMZ is reporting, reality star, Russell Armstrong, who was pronounced dead in Los Angeles after hanging himself, requested a Xanax anti-anxiety pill from an actor, in the days leading up to his death. When Armstrong reportedly called to request more Xanax from the actor, he refused to supply him with any more of the pharmaceutical drug, for fear it would lead to abuse.

Xanax and certain other drugs in its class, such as anti-depressants, used to treat mood disorders or depression, can promote intense thoughts of suicide. This is an established medical fact. Furthermore, it is recommended that patients be weaned off the aforementioned type pharmaceutical drugs (gradually decreasing dosages), rather than abruptly stopping all dosages, as it can lead to worse side effects that resemble drug withdrawal and increased depression.

Once again, suicide is not the answer. It is best to be placed on a proper treatment plan by medical professionals, who can monitor your health and frame of mind, rather than resorting to self-medicating.

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Outkast rapper, Big Boi, was arrested in Miami, Florida on felony drug possession charges, as he disembarked a cruise ship. Security discovered the narcotics Ecstasy and MDMA, in addition to Viagra pills (with no prescription) in his luggage and promptly arrested him. He has since posted bail and is shifting the blame for the incident on a member of his entourage.

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On The Second Anniversary Of Michael Jackson’s Death What Has Hollywood Learned?

Will The Industry Continue To Repeat Its Mistakes

Michael Jackson

Today is the second anniversary of the death of pop singer, Michael Jackson. He was at the top of his field, but his addictions brought him down, sending him to an early grave.

In the time since his passing, there has been the indictment of his negligent doctor, Conrad Murray and a slew of lawsuits against Jackson’s estate. Some lawsuits have been legitimate, aiming to collect on debts, while others have been outlandish, implausible and without merit.

If there is one thing Hollywood and the public can take away from his death, is the impact and magnitude of unresolved personal issues and how it can spiral out of control, culminating into an untimely overdose.

Jackson needed a qualified therapist and medication in appropriate doses, to work through the problems in his life that overwhelmed him. He did not need medical doctors writing prescriptions at his request, for an abundance of potent drugs Jackson sought to mask his emotional pain.

Jackson had become an addict. Even legal documents by the prosecution in Murray’s criminal case refers to Jackson as an addict. However, most people around him were in denial and as a result, he did not get the help he terribly needed. This denial helped to foster his addiction, by denying it even existed.

Jackson was addicted to high grade pharmaceutical drugs, which can be just as powerful as some street narcotics. He engaged in doctor shopping to tune out the problems that were coming at him from all sides and ultimately Jackson and his doctor miscalculated what his body could tolerate and it cost him his life.

The moral of the story is we all have problems in life. Don’t use drugs as a crutch for emotional or mental pain. To do so is to play with your very life and sometimes that of others. Seek the help you need. There is no shame in that.

Prayer is also a powerful tool. Use it as a means of communicating with God and ask Him to help you with your pain.