Where does one even begin. Powder won’t be able to go back into the residency program for another month. So no Christmas vacation this year, no Happy New Years, will be celebrated. Instead we are now blessed with words of the wise from The Wise One herself, “Gosh, Why do you always have to cry. You need to go to the doctors, I think you’re getting sick.” The only thing Tyke is sick of is probably the constant abuse he gets when he’s around you, duh.

Tyke has a really good attitude, always in a good mood and is usually always happy, not crying. Powder really brings the worse out in him, unfortunately. Anytime Powder is around Tyke, it’s like she goes out of her way to make his life as miserable as she is, inside. Later that night, I hear another great comment coming out Powder’s trap, “You’re not a baby, now GET UP!” Powder did something to make Tyke cry, he’s sitting there crying on the floor and her first motherly instinct is to berate him for acting like a “baby”. Maybe it’s just me, when you have a child that is 13 months old, you have a baby.

But like I said, The Wise One knows all.

Original post date: December 15th, 2010 – http://pillspowdertyke.blogspot.com

12:37 AM

I’m winding down, watching some tv, catching up on Burn Notice and Dexter episodes, I hear a faint shout “DAMMIT”. My heart sunk, I got a sick feeling deep in my gut, I thought I was going to be sick.

I sneakingly make my way to the kitchen to find Powder, sitting in the restroom and bitching to Pills about god knows what.

I hear one story that said she had a falling out with two other gals in the dextox center. They were both there under court order and didn’t wish to be, so they were making everyone’s life miserable. Then I then hear another story that Power and some other junkies were at WalMart and one of their dealers shows up. I’m confused by either story and let’s face it, you never believe what a junkie tells you. I don’t personally interact with Powder at all, the only thing I care about is when she is leaving.

Sadly that it isn’t until Monday…

Original post date: December 11th, 2010. http://pillspowdertyke.blogspot.com

with that cup of bullshit I’m giving you.

Powder went in to rehab roughly three days ago. Yesterday, before leaving to go to a friend’s house, I get a knock on my bedroom door. I’m thinking it’s my friend already here, only to open it and find Powder. I thought I was dreaming, surely. Powder was supposed to be in a detox program for a month. Powder is asking me for money for some made up story that probably sounded good in their head. “No, I don’t have any cash.” I replied.

Of course I had the money, I’m not giving it to some addict for any reason. I’m not responsible for their probation fees or any of that. So, I get wind later that day that Powder was only planning to stay the weekend and then go into a residency program for 6 months. I just bit my lip and walked off, chuckling. Pills is apparently pissed at Powder for coming home early. I’m not sure why, but it seems Pills has snapped out of whatever trance that lying succubus put on him. Pills seems to be back to who I remembered, someone who wouldn’t take shit like this, from anyone. Powder is generally very demanding and insanely needy, incredibly rude and lacks any humiliation. I think part of it is, she just doesn’t know any better.

Fast forward to today. Powder has made a solid date to the residency program, I even overheard it myself. I tried not to get too excited, I just went into another room and I’m typing this post with a smile in my face and a jump in my step. I foresee a celebration dinner taking place, a Christmas and New Years free, after 2 years of listening to bullshit, free.

Sadly, Powder could have gotten a bed tomorrow. Of course we all know why Powder didn’t want that bed, “I wanted to spend the weekend with my family and Tyke.” she says over the phone. While I’m not celebrating fully just yet, because there always seems to be an excuse to not do this, that, or the other thing, I’m definitely more hopeful today.

edit: Just had to note, Powder finally did it. Slapped Tyke in the back of the head because he spilled some juice on the floor. Tyke is 13 months old. According to Powder though, “He should know better!!!”

Original post date: December 2nd, 2010 – http://pillspowdertyke.blogspot.com

Nowadays, the amount of people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol has increased astronomically.  Every group from MADD to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that as fact.   We also can’t deny that alcoholism and drug addiction has gotten into every level of society.  Substance abuse doesn’t discriminate against any ages, ethnics, beliefs, nations, and even professions. Today addicts are no longer found just on the streets, but also in every profession and at every level within a household including mothers, fathers and children of all ages all the down to adolescences and tweens.

Addiction is an Anti-Social Behavior

Sometimes, it can start very innocently, as with a prescription for painkillers like Oxycontin or Vicodin from a doctor or dentist or one cocktail just to unwind.  Next thing you know it has turned into an abnormal situation with the individual exhibiting drug seeking behavior or binge drinking, which can lead to decreased responding ability and social problems such as stealing, health problems, missing work or school, and even causing death. Despite alcohol and drugs’ initial euphoria effects, drug abuse does nothing good in anyone’s life since drugs will keep the person from his or her family, friends, and destroy his or her life or even lead to accidental poisoning death.

One way to prevent addiction is by not letting other users to seduce you, because once you get in, it is going to be a very long journey to get out. However, if someone you love is already abusing drugs or alcohol and you feel helpless to stop them or if they have been in treatment and suffered a relapse, Cleared2Drive can help.

One of Cleared2Drive’s primary goals is to provide abusers’ loved ones with peace of mind.  With a Cleared2Drive System on their vehicle you will know your loved one will no longer be able to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  While Cleared2Drive can’t force your loved one in sobriety (just as nothing else can) the loss of their freedom to drive can be the catalyst that makes them realize help is necessary.  It can also serve as a “red flag” if you are concerned that your loved one who has already been in treatment could relapse.  For example:  If all of sudden they can no longer start their vehicle, this could be an indicator that they have relapsed.

Help Yourself and Protect Your Loved One

By installing a Cleared2Drive System on your loved one’s vehicle, they will no longer be in danger of starting their vehicle while under the influence thereby preventing you from spending thousands because of a DWI arrest or worse yet, becoming involved in a lawsuit because your loved one has caused a fatal DUI accident.  There is hope, and it is called Cleared2Drive.

We can be reached at Cleared2Drive.com or 1-877-Anti DUI.

This morning I was pleasantly awaken by the overly cheerful shouts and snaps of STOP! Yes, “stop!” is Powder’s favorite word to use when interacting with Tyke. Shortly after yelling at Tyke for playing or doing anything joyful, Tyke will of course cry like he is now. Now we are greeted again with the continued yelling of, STOP! Except now Powder is angry that Tyke is crying and wants him to stop. Tyke is then lashed with ample shouts of “You’re so spoiled, spoiled little baby”, “STOP!”, “I’m sorry”, “STOP, You know better!”all in about 20 seconds time.

While all of this is going on, Mops, is in the next room and hearing everything going on and is in distress. Mops doesn’t trust Powder with Tyke, so Mops does what any responsible adult or real mother would do, puts themselves before all others for the sake of a baby, toddler, child. Mops calls for Tyke to come see her.

Tyke does what any normal person such as you or I would do. Makes great haste to a more calmer individual that he can count on, Mops. While Tyke is running to Mops, Powder, is now putting on a happy face and trying to lure Tyke back with a deceiving line, packed full of enjoyment with an underlying loathe “come see mama!” Tyke won’t fall for that today, Powder, as he runs to Mops to cry. Mops takes some time to help calm Tyke down, puts him back on the floor so he can play, play until he wanders into Powder’s territory again at least.

Original post date: Nov 27th, 2010 – http://pillspowdertyke.blogspot.com

For Immediate Release
December 29, 2010

United States Attorney’s Office
Western District of Oklahoma
Contact: (405) 553-8700

Final Defendant Sentenced in Norman Oxycontin Trafficking Ring

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—Sanford C. Coats, United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, announced that the last of 24 defendants was sentenced today following a long-term investigation and prosecution of a wide-spread OxyContin trafficking operation based in Norman, Oklahoma. The investigation has resulted in the conviction of 24 individuals from central Oklahoma, including Norman, Oklahoma City, Noble, Lexington, and Wellston.

“Prescription drug abuse is a dangerous and growing problem in Oklahoma,” said U.S. Attorney Coats. “Many Oklahomans benefit from the prescribed use of prescription pain killers. When abused, however, they can be as addictive, dangerous and even lethal as illegal drugs. Those who traffic prescription drugs are simply drug dealers like those who peddle cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine on our streets. I commend the FBI, DEA, the Norman Police Department, and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office for their extraordinary efforts in dismantling this drug trafficking ring.”

The Scheme:

From September 2008 through the fall of 2009, Stephan Scott Compton and Deborah Jeann Compton (husband and wife), their three sons, Joshua Ryan Compton, Zacharry Lawrence Compton and Jeremy Scott Compton, and others were involved in trafficking oxycodone, primarily in the form of OxyContin. As part of the scheme, the Comptons used others to acquire OxyContin tablets for them through scheduled doctors’ appointments where prescriptions for oxycodone were obtained. The individuals were paid by the Comptons in exchange for receipt of the oxcycodone tablets and were even driven to their doctors’ appointments and pharmacies to fill the prescriptions. The Comptons also purchased OxyContin from other individuals for redistribution.

Oxycodone is a synthetic opioid analgesic medication available by prescription for pain relief. Oxycodone products are commonly abused throughout the United States and long term use can result in physical dependence and addiction. OxyContin is the brand name of a time-release formula of oxycodone. Abusers often crush the tablets and snort the powder or dissolve the tablets in water and inject the solution. Slang terms for OxyContin include “OC,” “OX,” “kicker” and “Hillbilly heroin.”

Once obtained in this scheme, the oxycodone tablets were stored at various locations, including a residence in Norman, a residence in Noble, and the Comptons’ place of business, Compton’s Air Quality Experts, located at 5450 Huettner Drive, in Norman. The oxycodone tablets were then illegally sold to numerous individuals in the Norman area.

Defendants Convicted and Sentenced in this Investigation:

Fares Abdo Bayazeed, 56, of Norman, pled guilty on January 22, 2010, to illegal distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced on June 21, 2010, to serve 97 months in federal prison, followed by three years’ supervised release.
Charleda Skinner, 57, of Oklahoma City, pled guilty on January 6, 2010, to illegal distribution of oxycodone. She was sentenced June 21, 2010, to serve 36 months of probation.
Timothy Lavelle Carter, 41, of Noble, pled guilty on February 4, 2010, to using a telephone to facilitate the illegal distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced on June 21, 2010 to serve 30 months in federal prison, followed by one year supervised release.
Rebecca Carter, 32, of Noble, pled guilty on January 21, 2010, to using a telephone to facilitate the illegal distribution of heroin. She was sentenced on June 21, 2010, to serve 12 months in federal prison, followed by one year supervised release.
Timothy Arron Wolf, 41, of Oklahoma City, pled guilty on January 22, 2010, to using a telephone to facilitate the illegal distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced on June 21, 2010, to 24 months in prison, followed by one year supervised release.
Tommy Randy Seeds, 50, of Oklahoma City, pled guilty on January 21, 2010, to illegal distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced on June 21, 2010, to serve four months in federal prison, followed by two years’ supervised release.
Latasha Sullivan, 31, of Oklahoma City, pled guilty on January 22, 2010, to using a telephone to facilitate the illegal distribution of oxycodone. She was sentenced on June 21, 2010, to serve 24 months in federal prison, followed by one year supervised release.
Matthew Lee Palmer, 26, of Norman, pled guilty on February 5, 2010, to illegal distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced on June 22, 2010 to serve 15 months in federal prison, followed by three years’ supervised release.
Calvin Dieter Schwab, 20, of Noble, pled guilty on February 5, 2010, to illegal distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced on June 22, 2010, to serve 5 months in federal prison, followed by five years’ supervised release. On September 9, 2010, the Court revoked Schwab’s supervised release and ordered him to serve 24 months in federal prison followed by three years’ supervised release.
James Joe Ross, 50, of Lexington, pled guilty on February 5, 2010, to misprision of a felony. He was sentenced on June 22, 2010, to 14 months in federal prison, followed by one year supervised release.
James Roy Skinner, 48, of Oklahoma City, pled guilty on February 5, 2010, to illegal distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced June 22, 2010, to serve four months in federal prison, followed by three years’ supervised release.
Donna Mae Dady, 69, of Oklahoma City, pled guilty on February 5, 2010, to illegal distribution of oxycodone. She was sentenced on June 23, 2010, to serve five months in federal prison, followed by two years’ supervised release.
Calvin Ray Pressley, 57, of Norman, pled guilty on January 22, 2010, to illegal distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced on June 23, 2010, to serve 24 months in federal prison, followed by three years’ supervised release.
Gary Lee Simmons, 42, of Wellston, pled guilty on February 8, 2010, to illegal distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced on July 7, 2010, to serve five months in federal prison, followed by two years’ supervised release.
Kathy Sue Patterson, 53, of Lexington, pled guilty on January 21, 2010, to illegal distribution of oxycodone. She was sentenced on July 23, 2010, to serve 14 months in federal prison, followed by two years’ supervised release.
Ranita Largent, 51, of Oklahoma City, pled guilty on February 5, 2010, to using a telephone to facilitate the illegal distribution of oxycodone. She was sentenced on July 23, 2010, to 14 months in federal prison, followed by one year supervised release.
David Leroy LeCrone II, 56, of Norman, pled guilty on January 21, 2010, to using a telephone to facilitate the distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced on July 23, 2010, to serve 14 months in federal prison, followed by one year supervised release.
Joshua Ryan Compton, 25, of Norman, pled guilty on May 6, 2010, to illegal distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced on November 18, 2010, to serve 48 months in federal prison, followed by three years’ supervised release, and perform 104 hours of community service.
Zacharry Lawrence Compton, 22, of Noble, pled guilty on May 28, 2010, to illegal distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced on November 22, 2010, to serve 44 months in federal prison, followed by three years’ supervised release.
Jeremy Scott Compton, 24, of Norman, pled guilty on May 6, 2010, to using a telephone to facilitate illegal distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced on November 22, 2010, to serve 36 months in federal prison, followed by one year supervised release.
Lindi Marissa Applegate, 23, of Norman, pled guilty on May 3, 2010, to using a telephone to facilitate the illegal distribution of oxycodone. She was sentenced on November 22, 2010, to serve 18 months in federal prison, followed by one year supervised release.
Stephan Scott Compton, 47, of Noble, pled guilty on May 6, 2010, to using a telephone to facilitate the illegal distribution of oxycodone. He was sentenced on December 20, 2010, to serve 48 months in federal prison, followed by one year supervised release, and perform 104 hours of community service.
Deborah Jeann Compton, 45, of Noble, pled guilty on May 6, 2010, to using a telephone to facilitate the illegal distribution of oxycodone. She was sentenced on December 20, 2010, to serve 48 months in federal prison, followed by one year supervised release, and ordered to serve 104 hours of community service.
Martha Earlene Phillips, 66, of Oklahoma City, was found guilty by a jury on June 17, 2010, of two counts including conspiracy to possess oxycodone with intent to distribute and distribution of oxycodone. She was sentenced today to serve 24 months in federal prison followed by three years’ supervised release on each of the two counts, to run concurrently, and ordered to serve 104 hours of community service.
These cases were the result of a joint investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Norman Police Department, and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. These cases were prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Randy Sengel.

Rapper DMX has reportedly been sent to an Arizona Mental Health-Unit. The rapper was committed on December 20th within the Arizona prison facility in hopes of a turn around.

According to reports, the rapper, born Earl Simmons, was sent to the  Flamenco Mental Health Unit inside the Alahambra Prison complex. This after serving a month in Arizona’s infamous Tent City jail which is run by Sheriff Joe Arpaio. After violating his probation on Dec. 16th, Judge Christine Mulleneaux noted that the rapper may suffer from bi-polar disorder or some sort of mental affliction.

DMX is serving a year in prison after violating his probation for drinking alcohol at one of his concerts. He then tested positive for cocaine, Oxycontin, driving with a suspended license and other infractions. In addition to his sentencing, DMX is barred from having visitors for 30 days while in the mental health unit. I can only hope that X’s troubles will soon be behind him or will this be a continuous downward spiral in what we call his life?

Source: AllHipHop.com

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I love the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) website. If you are so inclined, and can somewhat understand the technical readings, check it out. OMIM is a huge resource for medical research, I used it extensively in my genetics class from last semester.

I am happy to see the increase of opiate addiction research. The study I have linked here is very interesting. Researchers have identified genotype patterns that directly correlate with the amount of methadone required for stability. Essentially (without butchering it too much from a medical perspective) individuals, “bearing the 3-locus genotype pattern TT-TT-TT had a 5-fold increased chance of requiring a higher methadone dose compared to individuals with any other genotype pattern” (Levran et al.). Interesting…

Some follow up questions:

- Is there correlation with other opiate drugs? For example, if an individual has this genotype pattern do they require a higher dose of heroin for the same high as individuals with any other genotype pattern?

- How else does this gene play in the role of addiction?

- Does this gene make an individual more susceptible to depression?

There seems to be a two-fold question for the clinic, and the recovering addict. You obviously want the addict to find the correct dose for stability, but how do you know when a patient has taken it too far?

This study seems promising, I hope to see more research like this in the future.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/omim/610064

We had a cheerful holiday, family, gifts, and a warm home. Last night after everyone had gone to bed Michele and I had a very open discussion about her hazy drug life. I love when she puts her guard down and opens up. I love to hear the stories. It is amazing how ones life can be centered completely around one thing – that’s how powerful addiction is.

Michele told me about the depression that came with opiates. Nothing was like it, nothing was quite so powerful. She had been depressed throughout high school, but she was strong and able to brush that off. The depression that came with opiate addiction was much deeper, much scarier. There was only one way to escape the powerful grip – shoot up. But that was only temporary, and soon enough the fear of withdrawal would lead you to do anything.

Michele sold almost everything she had. She would trade highly sought after benzo’s in exchange for 2-3 grams of heroin per day. You read that right, and I am not exaggerating. I’m not sure if towards the end she was seeking the elusive high, or if she was just trying to escape reality. She was living at home, her dad was in jail (again) and her mom was still delusional that her highly-abusive husband was the right thing for the family. Her mom had a fantastic ability to distort her memories – Michele on the other hand did not have that ability. The memories of her dad screaming at her mother and threatening to beat her head with a hammer were still very real. The heroin let her escape that, for a little bit at least.

Is it a miracle that Michele and I crossed paths at exactly the right moment in June of 2010? I’m not really sure, I’m not sure if that was coincidence or an omnibenevolent deity reached out and put us back in touch. Maybe there is something to be said about the power of our minds, maybe had a “feeling” that we needed to get back in touch. I will admit, I was worried about Michele for most of the year, I thought she was dead or soon to die. When I received her message on facebook I knew I had to call her and check in.

Michele’s father was released from jail the same time she went to jail. Good timing. When I picked up Michele from the county jail I remember her parents wanted nothing to do with her. Michele desperately needed her personal items, such as clothes and makeup. She had to negotiate a place to pick up her belongings from her parents. First they just wanted to dump it all in a box and leave it on the side of the road. Finally, they agreed to meet us at a Dave and Busters parking lot off the highway. It was going to be a quick swap, and everyone would hopefully go on their own way.

On the drive to Dave and Busters I was filled with rage. I have never in my life been so full of adrenaline. I knew her dad would be there, and I was ready to break every bone in his body if he even got close to touching Michele or myself. Luckily her dad decided to wait at a local gas station (or grocery store, does it matter?) and everything was peaceful. I can still feel the rage as I type this.

When we returned to my house we realized her parents had packed boxes full of clothes from Michele’s teenage years. Awesome. It was clear Michele needed to remove herself from her parents completely. But that’s easier said than done. Michele was concerned for her family, and it was unrealistic to believe she would be able to walk away knowing the danger her mother was in. A good psychologist will be able to help Michele explore that deficiency, all I can do is support her and give her suggestions. Michele’s counselor pointed out to her several times that she places the blame on herself, and puts herself in a position to save everyone. Of course that’s not desired, so it will be interesting to watch that therapy unfold.

Michele and I discussed life on methadone vs life on heroin (or any opiate she could get a hold of). She acknowledged the countless input she’s received that methadone is just as addictive – she won’t deny it either. However, life on methadone vs life on heroin is like night and day. For once she can have a normal day without the need to find a bathroom to shoot up. The depression is still in the background, but at least she can sit at my kitchen table and run through a book of calculus problems. One day the goal will be to ease off the methadone. But for now, we will seek out a good psychologist and tackle her many psychological problems. I want to prove to her that a clean, healthy, loving life awaits her. She’s beginning to experience it now, and I think she’s doing alright with it.