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Michael is a metro Detroiter with a passion for helping individuals and their families understand issues with substance abuse. He is a recovering addict, former substance abuse counselor, paralegal, and is pursuing publication of the book he wrote, Crash Test Addict. You can reach him at crashtestaddict@gmail.com.

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Jackson's doctor injected him with propofol

Michael Jackson's physician injected him with propofol, a powerful anesthetic sometime after midnight on the 25th of June that may have lead to his...
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Michael Jackson's painkiller addiction - why?

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Michael Jackson’s alleged addiction to prescription painkillers likely had its inception when he was badly burned filming that Pepsi commercial...
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Penthouse Playmate, Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger share common end

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Drug addiction is an equal opportunity destroyer exempting no one from it clutches. Homeless winos, Hollywood A-listers, corporate CEO’s,...
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Waiting lists for drug abuse treatment too long

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With the recent death of Michael Jackson, and the speculation surrounding the manner in which he died, drug abuse is being brought back in focus. For...
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Memorial - Michael Jackson, tip of iceberg

While millions across the world are viewing Michael Jackson’s memorial today, other families in America are morning the loss of a loved one due...
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Diprivan and Michael Jackson?

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It's being reported by the Associated Press that a very strong anesthetic/sedative was found in Michael Jackson's residence not usually found in the...
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Michael Jackson and drug dealers have one thing in common - the DEA

Ask any convicted drug dealer what happens when the DEA gets on your trail, and they’re likely to say the Drug Enforcement Administration is...
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Tylenol, acetaminophen, dangerous in elevated doses - addicts at higher risk

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The maker's of Tylenol and it's generic equivalent, acetaminophen, have been the subject of large scale government restrictions being placed on it...
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Toxicology reports may show Michael Jackson died from drug reaction

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Michael Jackson’s autopsy did not provide any definitive answers to the cause of his death, so this leaves the very real possibility that...
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Did Michael Jackson die from prescription drug use?

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With the death of Michael Jackson probably on everyone's mind right now, the answer to the question of how he died has most eagerly awaiting the...
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