Adrian Wayne Hartman, 17, Alcohol Overdose

Mr. Hartman lived in Wasilla, Alaska.  He had not lived with his parents since he was 16.

Hartman left home because his parents didn't want him in the house while he was under the influence of alcohol, and he couldn't abide by their rules or admit he might have a problem.

“We threatened to put him in rehab, and he ran away.” Nice [his mother]  said.

Mr. Hartman seems not to have been in high school.  On March 24 , 2006, Mr. Hartman drank heavily at a friend's house.   He passed out outside.  His roommate put him in the car, drove back to their home, and left him on the kitchen, " on his side, so if he vomited he wouldn't choke."

He died in the night of acute alcohol poisoning.

My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Sources:
The Frontiersman
ADN.com

Previous posts:
Underage Alcohol Deaths 2004
Underage Alcohol Deaths 2005
Underage Alcohol Deaths 2006

These Children Died of Alcohol Overdose, So Their Parents Started Foundations:

Taylor Webster's 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.  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.

Signs of Alcohol Poisoning

Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing, the heartbeat and the gag reflex that prevents choking. A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually stop these functions. After the victim stops drinking, the heart keeps beating, and the alcohol in the stomach continues to enter the bloodstream and circulate through the system. The victim may experience the following:

• Mental confusion, stupor, coma, unable to rouse the person
• No response to pinching the skin
• Vomiting 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

Alcohol Poisoning Cannot Be Reversed By:

• Drinking black coffee
• Taking a cold bath or shower
• Walking it off

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.

Comments

[Brenda]

ho every wrot this dos not know what I went though with my son Adrian was a good boy he just whated to grow up he was not 16 whe he left owr home he just move out the last mough he did drink like every teen that thinks its ok becase the world make it ok.