E News reports that country singer Mindy McCready is dead from an apparent suicide. As well as a talented singer, she was famous for being on Dr Drew's Celebrity Rehab and for having severe alcohol and drug addictions.
I have lost people I love from both DUIs and destroying their bodies with drugs and alcohol. A classmate of mine wrecked last week while driving at high speeds avoiding the police and they suspect alcohol was involved.
I have had enough.
Want to know why the drinking age is 21? Because drinking alcohol is an adult decision, which clouds your judgement on every other decision you make for the rest of the night.
My husband drinks beer one day a week, and I drop him off and pick him up so he doesn't drive while intoxicated. Want to know why? Because we are adults. Prescription drugs - read the bottle, and if it has YOUR name on it, follow the directions. Illegal drugs - save your breath, I don't want to hear it.
Get your shit straight at the beginning of the night. Figure out who your designated driver is, and that guy doesn't drink. You would think that would be implied, but I have seen groups of men out for the night where the designated driver is the "soberest" of them all. Take turns being the designated driver. Have a few Pepsis (Yes, bars serve them without rum in them) and get your friends home safely.
If you have a problem or an addiction, get help. Ask your doctor. Help is available and you might be amazed at how your life changes when you process the shit in your life that makes you want to drink in the first place.
If you don't grow up, you might not have the chance to grow old. And if you are reading this, I would miss you. Blessings and strength to those who need it.
Rest in peace my loved ones Brian, Frankie, Jeff, Danny, Pat and also Mindy McCready.
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