Chloral hydrate is a sedative and hypnotic drug — meaning it slows down the nervous system and can be used to induce sleep or calm anxiety. It was first synthesized in the 19th century and was one of the earliest synthetic sleep aids. Key facts: What it’s used for: Risks & Side Effects: So while … Read More
Brad Pitt has openly discussed his struggles with alcohol in the past. In a 2017 GQ interview, he revealed that he had been drinking heavily for years but decided to get sober after his separation from Angelina Jolie. Pitt later shared in a 2019 New York Times interview that he attended Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and … Read More
Gig Young, the American actor, died by suicide on October 19, 1978, at the age of 64. He fatally shot himself and his fifth wife, Kim Schmidt, in their New York City apartment. The incident occurred just three weeks after they were married. Authorities ruled it a murder-suicide, but the motive remains unclear. Young had … Read More
When Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) recommends seeking a higher power, they refer to a force or presence greater than oneself that can provide strength, guidance, and support in recovery. Importantly, AA does not define this higher power specifically—it is left to each individual’s interpretation. For some, it may be God or a religious deity, while for … Read More
1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable. 2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. 4. Made a searching and … Read More
Scott Weiland American musician, singer and songwriter Accidental overdose of cocaine, alcohol, and methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) Illegal drugs and alcohol 2015 48
Anna Nicole Smith died on February 8, 2007, from an accidental drug overdose. She was found unresponsive in her hotel room at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Cause of Death: The official cause was combined drug intoxication, primarily from prescription medications. The autopsy report revealed that she had taken a … Read More
Alcohol intoxication, also known as alcohol poisoning, occurs when a person drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period, leading to a high concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream. This affects the central nervous system and impairs physical and mental functions. Symptoms of Alcohol Intoxication: Why It’s Dangerous: High levels of alcohol can … Read More
Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries, died on January 15, 2018. Her death was ruled as accidental drowning due to alcohol intoxication. She was found in her hotel room at the Hilton London on Park Lane. The coroner’s report indicated that her blood alcohol level was more than four times the legal limit … Read More