Winehouse Death was Caused by Alcohol

[Supercrew]

At first they thought she had quit and death could have been from withdrawal, but instead I guess she started drinking again....scary, I have probably drank enough vodka to kill myself a couple of times.


Coroner: Amy Winehouse died from too much alcohol - TODAY News - TODAY.com

[Doggygirl]

Winehouse Death was Caused by Alcohol

Another sad alcoholic death. Many of us here who haven't found out way out yet also have devleoped incredibly high tolerance levels just like Amy. This definitely means we have a higher risk associated with 1) the ability to drink to a lethal toxic level of BAC, and 2) consume enough to make withdrawal a very dangerous process.

The truth is, if Amy was drinking at the levels it seems from the media, it wouldn't be shocking if they had confirmed a death via withdrawal, OR a death via alcohol poisoning. It seems either one is a very high risk at a certain point of excess drinking.

I think all of us need to keep these dangers in mind as people come here hoping they can detox in the privacy / secrecy of their own homes. We really need to encourage people to seek medical help or at least make sure to have someone with them.

Very sad indeed. What a beautiful voice she had. Also shows that all the talent in the world can't make us happy or keep us sober. There has to be something else within.

DG

[Wagoneer]

Winehouse Death was Caused by Alcohol

I just saw a live performance on TV a few nights ago. It was so sad that she gave in to the damn demons.

[Marshy]

Winehouse Death was Caused by Alcohol

A great talent. Sad.

I was surprised to find out she had *only* been drinking. I thought there might be prescription drugs or something else involved as well. Even knowing what I know about the perils of alcohol something still surprises me that it can be lethal.

From the BBC: "The inquest heard the singer had 416mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.
The pathologist who conducted her post-mortem examination said 350mg per 100ml of blood was considered a fatal level."

[Doggygirl]

Winehouse Death was Caused by Alcohol

The tolerance levels we develop over years of excessive drinking are so dangerous because with high tolerance, we CAN drink to lethal levels before we pass out. A non drinker or normal drinker could only get to that lethal level by drinking in the manner of something like a chugging contest. (which is why those are so dangerous for college students)

It's very scary stuff. The more I learn about it the more I feel lucky to be alive.

DG