Amy Winehouse’s death shocked millions of people all over the world. After the news hit, everyone wanted to know what caused the death of the 27-year-old troubled star and the report is finally in.
While speculation of the cause of death ranged from natural causes to lack of alcohol (many thought her body went into shock when she tried to quit drinking cold turkey) the real reason is just the opposite. Amy Winehouse did not die from natural causes or lack of alcohol, she actually died from way too much alcohol, according to examining pathologist Suhail Baithun.
According to the report, Winehouse drank herself to death and was 4.5 times over the legal driving limit when her body was discovered on July 23.
Suzanne Greenaway told the media on Wednesday that Amy’s demise was the result of a massive alcohol binge and ruled the case “death by misadventure.”
So sad.
My heart goes out to Amy, may she be in peace at last. It took me years to recover from the disease of alcoholism. I take it one day at a time believe me. There is no one out there that can possibly understand the sick and suffering that alcoholic lives with every day of their life except another alcoholic. Recovering is a life time journey; you never reach your destination. Sadly for Amy she could not get sobriety. The ugly disease just grabbed her and would not let go.
I will never quite understand why characters who profess to not care about a human being (famous or not) insist upon clicking on a story about said person and then these characters comment on it. It’s truly incredible. Anyway…
Despite all of the ignorance and misjudgement around the issue Alcoholism is a disease; potentially fatal if not arrested. Please Know that it is not your fault if you are suffering.
It is very difficult for ordinary people who are not psychologists, substance abuse counselors or alcoholics to really understand the pernicious and heinous effects of the disease. So, there’s no point in even trying to explain it to them until they or someone they love and care about is affected by this horrible, uncontrollable (by the person who has it alone) and very difficult to manage condition… And it IS a condition–a DISEASE whether one can comprehend that fact or not.
If Amy could have stopped drinking she would have…unfortunately some alcoholics MUST die so that the millions of others out there that are suffering with the disease will lift their worried heads up, extend a hand and accept help. Hold ON & GET HELP…
No one needs to die.
FYI
Did you know that substance abuse has been named as the NUMBER ONE Health Issue in the United States? http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/fs200117.pdf
Please share the following potentially life saving info with everyone you can…
HELP:
24/7 Drug and Alcohol Rehab Referral Service 1-800-521-7128
The Alcohol & Drug Addiction Resource Center 1 800 390 4056
Boys Town National Hotline 800-448-3000
National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357)
Information, support, treatment options and referrals to local rehab centers for any drug or alcohol problem. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
National Cocaine Hotline: 800-COCAINE (262-2463)
Information, crisis intervention, and referrals to local rehab centers for all types of drug dependency. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Al-ateen: 800-352-9996
Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention: 800-234-0246
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline and Treatment: 800-234-0420
Alcohol Hotline Support & Information: 800-331-2900
Youth
National Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-442-HOPE (4673)
Provides counseling and referrals to local drug treatment centers, shelters, and counseling services. Responds to youth dealing with pregnancy, molestation, suicide, and child abuse. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
The American Counseling Association recommends Five Ways to help with coping AFTER a crisis situation.