'All The Bad Stuff' Parents Never Want
“I feel like the best way to know about something is from the inside, and I’ve been on the inside.” Words spoken by a mother who has seen—firsthand—the affects that drugs can have on a child. Her child. Her only son. My son did all the bad stuff that every parent would not want their child to do. ~ Lisa Castillo “My son did all the bad stuff that every parent would not want their child to do,” said Lisa Castillo. “I’m willing... Read More
The "P" Word (pt.3)
This is part-three of a three-part series; click here for part-one, and here for part-two. Pornography. The “P” Word. Porn. According to XXXChurch.com, the revenue of the National Hockey League (NHL), National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), and Major League Baseball (MLB) combined is less than that of the sex industry. As part of the industry, pornography—also considered “adult entertainment”—is attracting younger and... Read More
When Did 'The Truth' Become a Lie?
The conversation continues at Highway Exit 72, specifically as it relates to the recent events surrounding both Michael Phelps and Alex Rodriguez. To learn more about the back story of this discussion, read: Confessions of The Caught Add your thoughts here; post a comment. “When did ‘the truth’ become a lie?” SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "When Did 'The Truth' Become a Lie?", url: "http://highwayexit72.com/?p=325" }); Read More
Confessions of The Caught
The month of February has been a stream of accusations, confessions, apologies and pending justice for a handful of America’s athletic superstars. Worthy of mention is the way in which the issues surrounding two such individuals have transpired; specifically, the actions of Micheal Phelps and Alex Rodriguez. The former—an eight-time Olympic-gold medal swimmer—is in trouble for smoking cannabis (marijuana). The latter—Major League Baseball’s highest... Read More
‘Meth’ in Oklahoma – pt.3
According to NewsOK.com, hundreds of Oklahomans viewed yesterday’s statewide premiere of the “Crystal Darkness” documentary. The feature is part of an anti-meth campaign for the state. First Lady Kim Henry, a co-chairman for the “Crystal Darkness Oklahoma” initiative, reported that approximately 300 “watch parties” were registered across the state for the film’s debut. In addition to the scheduled gatherings, the documentary appeared... Read More
‘Meth’ in Oklahoma – pt.2
According to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, 86-plus percent of the first-time “meth” users in Garvin County (Okla.) are under the age of 25. Over 39-plus percent of the first-time meth users are under the age of 18. Four and a-half percent of the first-time users are under the age of 14. “What we are seeing with methamphetamine is that it is the most addictive, and most violent drug on the streets,” said First... Read More
'Meth' in Oklahoma – pt.1
According to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs Control (OBNDDC), the use of methamphetamine among Oklahomans is approximately 42 percent higher than the national average. The group’s Web site reports that the state once ranked fourth in the nation for the number of “meth labs” seized annually. The OBNDDC cites the drug as a stimulant that can be snorted, injected, or smoked. Identified as “crank”, “speed”, “ice”,... Read More
What's your 'uction'?
According to a National Consumers League study, both men and women tend to not completely “read the label” when taking over-the-counter medications for the first time. Which begs the questions: What else are we doing without full-knowledge? and If we won’t read the instructions for the things we put in our bodies, then what will we ‘read the label’ for? Dictionary.com defines instruction as “knowledge or information imparted”, and destruction... Read More
