Alcohol poisoning!
It's back to college season, for some of you, it might be the first child drop off. It means a lot of alcohol will be consumed whether you, as a parent, like it or not, want it or not. Even if we, as parents, choose not to drink and believe we are setting a good example, this does not guarantee that our children will follow us. Alcohol poisoning is very real and dangerous, happens more often than you think. It can affect anyone, any age group regardless of their background or family environment. Recently, someone we know and love almost lost their life due to alcohol poisoning. In this recent incident, the said child did not even drink a high amount of alcohol, but they were unaware of how their body would react. Ironically, while this child had a drink to fit in with the friends, it was these same friends who recognized the signs of alcohol poisoning and averted the tragedy. They called the parents immediately. The quick action on their part saved the child's life, but ...