I really don’t care how many methadone supporters comment on this blog - have at it. Here’s the story of the eigth methadone-related death in the town of Laconia, New Hampshire - population 17,000. This is a 20-year-old boy who came home apparently somewhat inebriated, was told by his mother to sleep it off, and never woke up. His mom knew he had a problem but, obviously, she didn’t know it would kill him. She is not alone. I would bet that the majority of tragedies like that come as a complete suprise. Parents, take heed - get your kids into drug rehab if they have an alcohol or drug problem. You never know what the next day will bring.

Methadone-related deaths increased by six times from 1999 to 2006. Cocaine-related deaths rose by 63% in the same time period.

If you know someone with a drug problem, don’t take it lightly. It’s true that some drugs are more dangerous than others, but it’s also true that the judgement of a person on drugs is impaired. It’s also true that many people, even those very familiar with a variety of drugs, often don’t understand what the drug can do to them and how they will react.

You can’t be too careful. Get them into a drug rehab program now. 

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