DUMP THE DRUGS: Mom who lost son urges parents to keep track of prescriptions

Prescott Valley's Shaun Gingerich had a legitimate reason to take prescription painkillers. In 2004 at the age of 17, a dirt bike accident landed him in the hospital with multiple leg fractures. Then he got hooked. Two years later he died from an accidental overdose of methadone. His roommates found him one morning, barely breathing, a rattling sound wheezing from his chest.

[Cassie Tyson]

Hi Debbie and Brooks too,
I am sending you my love and condolences, I just recently heard about Shaun. I used to be your babysitter when Brooks and Shaun were just little ones. I lost my Mom in a very simular situation, she was addicted to perscription drugs as well. We were always trying to get her help and be there for her, however the pills took her over. It is so wonderful that your speading the word about this very devestating epidemic we have. I know that along your journey you have helped so many other familes. It is so amazing at how many pills one can accumulate from "Dr. Shopping"

My heart goes out to all that have had to go though the rough road of ones addiction.

XOXOXO

[Debbie DiVello]

Cassie Tyson wrote:

Hi Debbie and Brooks too,
I am sending you my love and condolences, I just recently heard about Shaun. I used to be your babysitter when Brooks and Shaun were just little ones. I lost my Mom in a very simular situation, she was addicted to perscription drugs as well. We were always trying to get her help and be there for her, however the pills took her over. It is so wonderful that your speading the word about this very devestating epidemic we have. I know that along your journey you have helped so many other familes. It is so amazing at how many pills one can accumulate from "Dr. Shopping"
My heart goes out to all that have had to go though the rough road of ones addiction.
XOXOXO

Cassie my email address is [e-mail]