Rodre'on Jackson, better known as "Roc", was only 15 when he died June 5, 2004, with a blood alcohol of more than 0.32.
His friend's parents encouraged him to drink to the point of death.
My condolences to his friends and family.
Roc was resident of Pasco (Franklin county , Washington) and a well-liked student at Pasco high school.
On June 5, 2004, he was at a graduation party at the home of a friend in the neighboring town of Kennewick.
The party was organized by Timothy and Yonie Goodman for their son and the Goodmans provided alcohol for the kids, confiscating car keys. Timothy is 47 and Yonie is 44.
Timothy and Roc had a drinking contest, going "shot for shot". After Roc fell unconcious and was not responsive, Yonie Goodman looked up alcohol poisoning on the Internet, but never called 911. The next morning, the Goodmans finally called 911, but paramedics couldn't revive Jackson. The coroner said Jackson had a blood-alcohol level four times the legal limit.
As of May 23, 2005, the Goodmans have been charged with second-degree manslaughter. Mrs. Goodman is charged for her failure to summon help.
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2005 Alcohol OD Deaths
2004 Alcohol OD Deaths
Culture of Alcohol Overdose
Emergency Medical Services Authority notes the symptoms of potentially fatal alcohol poisoning:
- Mental confusion, stupor, coma, unable to rouse the person.
- No response to pinching the skin.
- Vomiting and/or defecating and/or urinating while sleeping or unresponsive
- Seizures
- Slowed breathing (fewer than 8 breaths per minute)
- Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths)
- Hypothermia (low body temperature), bluish skin color, paleness
Alcohol Poisoning Requires Immediate Medical Attention
Drinking black coffee, taking a cold bath or shower, or sleeping or walking it off cannot reverse alcohol poisoning. The victim must have immediate medical attention. Call 911, stay with the victim to prevent him choking on vomit, and tell emergency personnel how much alcohol the victim drank.
There are a number of foundations that memorialize young people who have died of alcohol poisoning.
Taylor Webster memorial foundation. Taylor died of alcohol poisoning at age 19-- Now his family and friends are working to get the message out, telling their stories and providing information on alcohol poisoning and the signs and symtoms of alcohol poisoning in hopes that lives will be saved.
Bradley McCue's memorial foundation. On November 5, 1998 Bradley turned 21. turned 21. He celebrated his birthday in a way that has become increasingly popular, drinking "his age in shots". That amount of alcohol was lethal and he died that night of alcohol poisoning.
Samantha Spady's memorial foundation. A 19-year old student at Colorado State University, Spady died of alcohol poisoning on September 5, 2004, "an unintentional tragedy." The Spadys say the SAM [Student Alcohol Management] Spady Foundation will develop peer-to-peer counseling and other services meant to reduce the risk of alcohol abuse.
Gordie Bailey's
memorial foundation. (1) to educate the public about alcohol
poisoning; (2) to identify steps parents and students can take to
prevent such tragedies; (3) eradicate fraternity hazing in any form.
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Sources:
http://www2.keprtv.com/x3442.xml?ParentPageID=x3344&ContentID=x46083&Layout=KEPR.xsl&AdGroupID=x3442&NewsSection=
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/aplocal_story.asp?category=6420&slug=WA%20Alcohol%20Death
http://www.kvewtv.com/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=183110
http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/0523alcohol-death23-ON.html
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/tch/local/story/6512360p-6393321c.html
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