When it comes to problems stemming from drug and alcohol abuse, we here in Columbia South Carolina can hardly claim innocence in regards to these serious issues. However, as the saying goes, “misery loves company”. We that have problems often like to focus on some perceived “sin eater” to make us feel better or in some way deflect from our on problems. So here we go:
Lindsay Lohan fitted with ankle bracelet, placed under house arrest
Lindsay Lohan’s drug and alcohol legal issues are nothing new to Columbia South Carolina residents. Ms Lohan’s problems have certainly made the news the past few years and not in a flattering way. Why do Columbian’s on the east coast focus on the problems of a single individual all the way to the west coast? The reason is simple, it is comforting to transfer the focus from ourselves and by doing so, we gain a perverted temporary sense of relief. But does this really help anything?
Oscar De La Hoya Battling Alcohol, Cocaine Problems
In Los Angeles California retired boxer Oscar De La Hoya voluntarily checks himself into a local drug and alcohol treatment center for substance abuse issues. Can this in some way comfort those of us in Columbia SC needing to follow the same path as we certainly do also have an abundance of highly qualified drug and alcohol treatment facilities.
Musician Pete Doherty jailed for possession of cocaine
Mr. Doherty was sentenced to 6 months of jail time after pleading guilty to possession of cocaine. He had been arrested by police investigating the death of heiress Robin Whitehead, who died from a suspected drug overdose last year. Sadly, the Columbia area is filled with similar such stories and way to many for a moral society to be comfortable with.
Estella Warren allegedly crashes into parked cars, is arrested and attempts to flee
Actress Estella Warren was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of felony drunk driving after allegedly crashing her Toyota Prius into parked cars and attempting to escape authorities. The humor of these headlines only softens the parrallels of our on lives for those of us in Columbia that have found ourselves on similar paths.
ESPN’s Jalen Rose pleads guilty to drunken driving
DUI, reckless-driving charges against Derek Lowe dropped
Rick Springfield allegedly threatened deputy during DUI arrest
Jeff Conaway in a coma after apparent OD
The list is endless but no matter where we stop reading, are our on problems any better?
If you or a loved one is suffering in Columbia SC with addiction issues or for further assistance with chemical dependence and addiction, please see: Columbia Treatment Centers
Additional addiction questions can be channeled through Columbia’s Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup office located at:
AA Intergroup
3014 Devine Street, Room 103
Columbia SC 29205
(803) 254-5301
Questions or comments for the author can be sent to AnthonyEBaker@Hotmail.com or visit the authors recovery and sobriety blog at Tony’s Sobriety Rack
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