I've decided to rename my entries. From here on out they will be known as "rants and raves of a middle age guy who refuses to grow up" Or as I like to call i RAROAMAGWRTGU.
Today's entry comes courtesy of the local news... and just about every high school here in town. As of late there has been a rash of Oxycontin related deaths and overdoses. For those of you who don't know.. get out from under the rock you are living... Oxy is an opiate, and used for moderate to severe pain, and is a time release formula, making the high last a longer time. Apparently it's very easy to get, and kids are using technology, like cell phones and social networks, to get the drug. Now, it's being exploited in middle/middle upper class. Locally there has been some issues with kids in possession and misuse of the drug. A local TV station did a special on the abuse in San Diego. Everyone interviewed at one point or another mentioned parenting. There are MANY parents that are not involved in their kids life. Growing up my parents were all up in my business, and to be honest instilled the fear of god in me. I was afraid to fuck up... for fear of the repercussions. I know my parents loved me no matter what, but I didn't want to let them down. I'm very proud of the fact, that in 35 years of my life, I've never once smoked weed or did any sort of drug except alcohol and caffeine. I've never even taken a puff of a cigarette.
So here's my challenge to all parents. STEP UP AND BE COUNTED!! Stop being your children's friend and be a parent. Get involved in every aspect of their life. Ask questions, and most important educate!!
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