Death of Amy Winehouse: Teen Drug Abuse can lead to Addiction
Addiction: Dangerous and deadly The tragic loss of Amy Winehouse has robbed us of a young, if fatally troubled, life cut down in its prime. It has also cheated music of a talent, at 27, whose best years surely still lay ahead. For the past few years, it often seemed to be a question of when, not if, her drug and alcohol addictions would push her body beyond its limits. Her fans willed her to beat her demons and get well, but in the end, the demons won. What demons are we speaking about? No, not Satan, but substance abuse . Many parents will overlook their teen only smoking pot, or just drinking alittle, but in reality your denial is only harming your teenager. Before becoming an addict, it start with just a joint - maybe just a shot of vodka, but where it ends up, no one knows. Let this tragedy be a time to open the door to communication with your teen. Talk about the dangers of drug use, drinking and other negative behaviors. Tips to help prevent t...