Are We Killing Drug Addicts Like Amy Winehouse?
Submitted on August 25, 2011
By Kristen Gwynne - AlterNet
...Amy [Winehouse's] dad Mitch gave an emotional speech at Amy's funeral, where he identified alcohol withdrawal and Amy's "all or nothing" approach to use as possible causes of his daughter's death. Statements that Amy reportedly said she "had enough of drinking" and could not "stand the look on the family's faces anymore" are examples of how families affected by addiction may actually hurt their loved ones, even though their intentions stem from compassion.
