Tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman - 1967 - 2014

The song "Angel" was inspired by articles that Sarah McLachlan read in Rolling Stone about musicians turning to heroin to cope with the pressures of the music industry and subsequently overdosing. She said that she identified with the feelings that might lead someone to use heroin:  McLachlan says; "I've been in that place where you've messed up and you're so lost that you don't know who you are anymore, and you're miserable—and here's this escape route. I've never done heroin, but I've done plenty of other things to escape." She said that the song is about "trying not to take responsibility for other people's problems and trying to love yourself at the same time."

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TBAC - Roger Morgan: Obama/Holder Serving Soros, Republic Enemy Number One

By Roger Morgan, Take Back America Campaign

Obama, faced with his “redline” declaration, is about to bomb Syria to avenge the 1500 people who were heinously gassed to death in Syria. 

How about, Mr. President, we Americans “redline” you for turning your back on America’s drug problem, even perpetuating the problem by ignoring your obligation to enforce federal CSA laws.  Almost all of the 1500 Americans who die every two weeks started their drug journey with marijuana.  While you punish Assad, maybe America should punish you.

The reality is America has been hijacked by Republic enemy number one, master of subversion, billionaire, sociopath Drug Lord George Soros.  Soros hates America, and is the principle financier behind the pro-legalization movement, and Obama’s campaign.  Soros’ purpose is designed to destroy a significant percentage of our population to help fulfill his messianic vision of a new world order. Unfortunately, due to the corruptive powers of his money, he controls the President, the press and the Democratic Party. 

Obama’s first act was to downgrade the Drug Czar position from cabinet level to reporting to the Vice President, a nice buffer so he wouldn’t have to face America’s biggest problem directly.  The result was we ended up with two national drug policies: 1) Drug Czar Kerlikowske’s official national drug policy, for political cover, and 2) Holder’s “do nothing” policy in terms of enforcing federal law. The result is a 15 to 20% increase in marijuana use, and an unenlightened nation being led down the path of destruction by legalization efforts for a drug that causes permanent damage to adolescent brains, and myriad other adverse outcomes.

Marijuana doesn’t kill by overdose, but overdose isn’t the only cause of death.  Marijuana is a causal factor in psychosis, including schizophrenia, paranoia and suicidal depression.  It is a major factor in armed robberies, violent crime, traffic deaths, testicular cancer, respiratory problems including cancer of the head, neck, throat and lungs, just to mention a few.

The mass shootings of late, like Tucson, Aurora, the Pentagon and more are a result of marijuana induced psychosis.  Even the Boston Bombers were both pot heads.  Marijuana isn’t the only cause of psychosis, but it is a major cause.  And rather than find resources to treat it and shovel up the damage, we should be preventing it to begin with.

Nationally 53% to 87% of arrestees test positive for drugs.  The average addict commits 100 crimes a year.  America has declined to 26^th in the world academically, with a one-third drop out rate.  Each drop out carries a life time cost of $392,000 … which equates to $470 billion per annum considering we have 1.2 million dropouts. 

In August 2012 research at U of Texas San Antonio revealed that today’s high potency pot can kill a baby in the womb within two weeks of conception, before the mother even knows she is pregnant.  Research from 40 or 50 years ago showed marijuana caused still births to ruse from 12% normal to 44%.  Babies that survived child birth often had physical deformities and brain damage.  What’s worse, because of mutations to sperm the problem could result from the male partner, and because it led to chromosomal abnormalities, it was mutagenic, which meant the problem could leap one generation and effect the next. 

Obama’s administration REFUSED to issue a health alert.  Of course that was pre election. How many babies have died, and/or will die, because Obama is serving Soros instead of the American people? 

By doing nothing, Obama has intentionally allowed the proliferation of “medical hoax marijuana,” to spread to 21 states, and marijuana use to grow by 15 to 20%.   Now he and Holder have arrogantly condoned recreational use of marijuana in Colorado and Washington, in direct contradiction to the federal laws they are expected to uphold

Drugs, starting with marijuana, kill, destroy and inflict more economic harm on America than all events in modern history.  If the Commander-In-Chief is unwilling or incapable of fulfilling his oath of office to protect the American people, then it is time to replace him with someone who will.

More at:  www.tbac.us

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Glee Star Cory Monteith, Age 31, Death Confirmed as Lethal Combination of Heroine and Alcohol

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CDC: Women's Painkiller Overdose Deaths Up 400 Percent Over Last Decade

Statistic by the CDC

CBS News Reports - More than five times as many women died of prescription painkiller overdoses in 2010 than in 1999, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Tuesday.  About 48,000 women have died from painkiller overdoses between 1999 and 2010, an increase of 400 percent over the period. In 2010, that amounted to about 18 women every day. About half of all women's overdose deaths were due to prescription painkillers.

The startling statistics were revealed in a CDC Vital Signs report on July 2. Prescription painkillers include opioid or narcotic pain relievers, including drugs like Vicodin, OxyContin, Opana and methadone.

"They shouldn't be used lightly, [only] where they are essential, necessary, something like severe cancer pain," CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden told CBS News. "They are important tools. But all too often, the risks are way higher than the benefits."

Since 2007, more women have died from drug overdoses than motor vehicle crashes. Women ages 45 to 54 are at the highest risk of dying from taking too many painkillers. About 10 percent of female suicides are committed with prescription painkillers.

In addition, women between 25 and 54 are more likely than any other age group to have to go to the emergency room due to prescription painkiller misuse or abuse. For every woman who died of a prescription painkiller overdose, 30 more went to the emergency room for misuse or abuse. The rate of ER visits was about one woman every three minutes in 2010.

"It's a big problem among women," Frieden said to the New York Times. "It's underrecognized."

Overall, drug overdose deaths rose for the 11th straight year in 2010, and in 60 percent of the fatalities prescription painkillers were involved. Opioid deaths were involved in three out of four medication-related deaths.

The CDC reported that men are still more likely to die from painkiller overdoses. Male prescription painkiller deaths also increased by 265 percent in the same time frame, but the gap between the two genders is closing.

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Experts say that increased painkiller prescription rates may be behind the rising numbers. Part of the reason that women are so vulnerable is that they are more likely to be in chronic pain, be prescribed painkillers, be given higher doses and use them longer than men. Compared to men, women are also more likely to become addicted to prescription painkillers faster and are more likely to "doctor shop" for more prescriptions.

Dr. David Sack, CEO of Promises Treatment Centers, previously told CBSNews.com that there was a push to treat pain symptoms 40 years ago, which increased the frequency of painkiller prescription. He said people feel comfortable using prescription drugs because they come from pharmacies and doctors, but do not realize they can have devastating effects if used together or if someone takes too many.

"It's kind of the Heath Ledger phenomenon," Sack explained. "Even though any one of them are not enough to cause an overdose, two or three of theme together is enough."

Opioid prescriptions belong in the same family of drugs as heroin. Sack has also noted many cases of people turning to black tar heroin from prescription drugs because it is cheaper.

Women were also more likely to die of overdoses due to medicines for mental health conditions like antidepressants or benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety or sleep drugs) than men.

Overdose isn't the only problem. Prescription drugs taken by pregnant women can put the fetus at risk of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). NAS is a group of symptoms that happen when a newborn has been exposed to addictive illegal or prescription drugs -- including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana and opiates/narcotics -- while in utero. It is similar to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which happens when a mother abuses alcohol while pregnant.

NAS symptoms depend on the type of drug the mother used and how often she used it. They can include mottling (blotchy skin coloring), diarrhea, excessive or high-pitched crying, excessive sucking, fever, hyperactive reflexes, increased muscle tone, irritability, poor feeding habits, rapid breathing, seizures, sleep problems, slow weight gain, sweating, sneezing or stuffy nose, trembling or vomiting. Symptoms appear one to ten days after birth.

The CDC said the U.S. government is tracking prescription drug overdose trends to monitor the epidemic, teaching health care providers and the public about the warning signs of abuse, and creating programs to help treat prescription drug abusers and those who overdose. In addition, the CDC says the Affordable Care Act should provide better access to mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for those who need it.

The CDC is encouraging health providers to recognize the signs of prescription drug abuse in their patients and follow guidelines when it comes to prescribing medications. Doctors should avoid giving painkillers and benzodiazepines to the same patient, and help pregnant women who are addicted seek help. Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) can also help track patients who are abusing drugs and the system.

Patients should discuss which medications they are taking, including over-the-counter ones, with their health care provider and only use them as directed. As soon as they are done using treatment, they should discard any leftover medication. Patients should never sell or share their prescription drugs, and be open with their health care provider about their pregnancy plans before they take prescription drugs.

Source:  www.cbsnews.com

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The Inquisitr: Teacher Arrested After Buying Drugs For Teenager Who Died The Next Day

Winder, GA – Emily Smith, a sixth-grade math teacher at the Winder Barrow Middle School, has been arrested. She is being accused of orchestrating a drug deal which led to the death of an 18-year-old girl.  Smith, 37, is facing criminal charges for distribution/solicitation with an electronic device (cellphone), reckless conduct, and criminal intent to distribute methadone.


Whether Smith will be charged in accessory to the girl’s death is still being determined.  Authorities say Smith made several phone calls and text messages on behalf of the victim to a third party in hopes of acquiring drugs. The victim had been known to babysit for Smith on occasion.

According to Sergeant Faye Spaulding of the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, Smith willingly facilitated in acquiring methadone (a synthetic opiate) and Xanax (anti-anxiety medication), both controlled substances, for the 18-year-old.

The teen was discovered the following morning, Valentine’s Day, dead. The unidentified teenager passed away in her home sometime during the night, after ingesting the illicit drugs supplied by Smith.
Smith was arrested and released after posting an $8,000 bond.

The cause of death has not been officially declared, however toxicology reports do reflect high levels of controlled substances in the girl’s system, suggesting a possible overdose.

A statement provided by the school superintendent Wanda Creel, confirms Smith has been terminated after 14 years of educational service as a result of the allegations. An ethics complaint has also been filed with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Methadone is mainly used in the treatment of opioid dependence. It has a cross-tolerance with other opioids such as heroin and morphine, offering very similar effects and has a longer duration. Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.

Independently, and while under prescribed care, the two drugs are effective at treating their respective disorders or addictions. Used recreationally, the combination of methadone and Xanax is lethal. Taking both substances together can  multiply the effects of each substance, lessening  consciousness and breathing.

Source:  www.inquisitr.com

The Olsen Twins $55,000 Prescription Pill Junkie Bag

Today, there are more people dying from prescriptions drugoverdoses than from traffic accidents.  But none of that seems to matter to Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, also known as the Olsen twins.  They probably think they’re hilarious with their new line of junkie pill freak bags.  Fact is however that this is just not funny. 

 To top it all off, this pill riddled tote of nightmarish stupidity can be yours for $55,000 smackeroos!  Hey, these days not even Lindsay Lohan can afford that!  

The fist thing that comes to mind when examining the “creative factors” of this disgusting bag, is that it looks like it was inspired by Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston’s toxicology report!  (May they rest in peace.)  Hey, maybe someone could make a pill that would make stupid celebrities leave the spotlight.  Really Mary Kate and Ashley, is this the best you can do?  What’s next?  Crack pipe earrings and heroin junkie rubber bands with needle charms for bracelets? 

Don’t you guys understand that our nation has a major drug problem with prescription drugs?  If this was supposed to be a publicity stunt, I can’t think of anything worse coming from Mary Kate and Ashley.  Target stores should never carry anymore Olsen twins products.

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