High School Student Overdoses on Xanax
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Posted: 9:02 PM Sep 28, 2007
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A Nitro High School student is recovering after an overdose. Police say a fourteen year old girl took too much Xanax.

It happened Friday morning at the high school. Police say the girl was alert when she was taken to the hospital Friday morning. Students tell us they were surprised to see emergency crews at the school this morning and they wondered what was going on.

“I was walking through the bridge way and we saw two police cars and a fire truck. Then when were walking down the hall and then the next class we heard about it,” student Joshua Cobb said.

Police are not releasing the young girl's name at this time. Nitro’s principal would not comment on the incident for privacy reasons.
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Posted by: stephanie on Sep 22, 2008 at 11:45 PM
To Jack, the parents DO NOT need to be jailed! What an ignorant comment! Yes, it is a parents responsiblity to guide our children and teach them right from wrong, but we can't be w/ them @ all times monitoring their every move. And to CK, you need help! Taking 9-10 xanax is not cool or safe. And to suggest that its ok for a 14 yr. old to take xanax shows just how uneducated you really are about the drug. I hope you dont have children. I personally am on xanax for anxiety, but I only take it as prescribed. Our children are dying everyday because of drugs. And parents, ALWAYS lock up ALL your prescription medicine b/c you dont want you child or their friends getting into you medicine cabinet. Unfortunately, thats where kids get their drugs these days.
Posted by: ernurse on Oct 4, 2007 at 08:13 AM
I am a nurse that works in the ER and have seen this on a daily basis almost. I also know several people that are highly addicted to Xanax why do you think it is a controlled substace I believe that it needs to be a class 2 controll, that would make it a little bit harder to get a hold of it. My heart and prayers goes out to the girl and hope that this is a life changing event. For the man that thinks it's okay to take 9-10 pills a day which is 9-10mg a day at work, I wanna know where you work so I can stay the heck away. That is extremly dangerous and then to think you probally go get in a car and drive home while me and my kids are on the road. THNKS FOR PUTTING YOUR ADDICTION FIRST BEFORE THINKING OF WHAT YOU COULD DO TO OTHERS.
Posted by: Citizen on Oct 4, 2007 at 01:57 AM
To CK: What is your real problem or do you have the guts to tell?
Posted by: Amy on Oct 3, 2007 at 10:47 AM
Jack, you must not have children or you wouldn't have made the comment about putting her parents in jail. As parents, we can teach our kids right from wrong and talk to them about drugs but at some point they have to make their own decisions. For all we know this girl's parents could have talked to her everyday but she's old enough to make the decision as to whether or not to give in to peer pressure. She made the wrong choice and I pray that she learns from it. She will be able to serve as an example to other teens. CK, you sound really stupid bragging about how many Xanax you eat each day. If you are telling the truth and not just trying to get attention, you need to get help. If you're not going to get help, at least make arrangements to donate your body to science so they can use you to teach kids not to do drugs. At least then, your death wouldn't be totally pointless.
Posted by: Sheila on Oct 3, 2007 at 09:03 AM
I would bet the farm the Mr. CK just wrote that to make himself feel like a man. I wanted everybody to respond to his comment which is what we did. Considering half the time my comments are never posted, I'm surprised that WSAZ would have posted that comment. Some kid out there could read that comment and might think it is okay to take 9-10 pills at a time.
Posted by: Anon on Oct 3, 2007 at 07:29 AM
Most teens got started on these perscribed drugs in grade school,by teachers and parents. As these Kids Grew Older they were Perscribed Different or More Drugs,because they couldn't get off the perscribed drugs.Which leads to more drugs. Blame the teachers who tells the parents their kids need these priscribed drugs,and half or most teachers are on them themselves,then blame the parents who put them on perscribed drugs, most of the parents are on them.When these teens are of age they no longer have insurance to pay for these drugs,they look else where to get them by any means they can.This prescibed drug problem and subject is ignored by Teachers, Parents, Counselors,Doctors,Law enforcement etc.,because no one wants the blame.These Perscribed Drugs are Sold on the Streets, In the Schools. What Did You or Do You Expect? If your Teen or Grade School Chlid takes MIND ALTERING PERSCRIBED DRUGS,YES,THEY ARE ON DRUGS LIKE IT OR NOT! Look at the Drug Problem and Crime Among Teens! WAKE UP!
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 2, 2007 at 01:21 PM
The fact that CK says that he eats that many and referred to them as the blue ones probably means that they're not prescribed to him, but he gets them off the street, because that's street lingo.
Posted by: RAINBOW on Oct 2, 2007 at 06:48 AM
I think it would be nice if WSAZ could some how track where these comments come from that way we would ALL know where CK was from and maybe find out where he worked, so we would all feel safer NOT to be around this person, I pray for YOU CK that you either overcome this drug addiction OR that you stop telling stories! or better yet why not just post another comment and TELL us where you live and work!!
Posted by: SteveG on Oct 1, 2007 at 11:45 PM
I bet you take 9-10 a day!
Posted by: me on Oct 1, 2007 at 01:13 PM
Geez people, This girl was in high school old enough to know better. Her parents DO NOT need to be sent to jail for negligence. She isn't a baby she should be responsible for what goes into her body. People need to open their eyes high school isn't girls poodle skirts and boys running around with greased hair and leather jackets. It's drugs, sex, and everything you don't want to think of. Trust me, I just got out. Therefore, to all the parents be a good role model and talk to your kids, Because we need you to be there for us through thick and thin.
Posted by: Unbelievable on Oct 1, 2007 at 01:07 PM
To posted C.K your not helping these children by bragging on how many xanax you take. It dose work different on different people. I'm perscribed to i had cancer at age 21 and had to have a total hysterectomy and i had a bad child hood. I have severe anxiety and panic disorder. And the drug does'nt mess with me. But you have to understand everyones systems are different. And xanax is a drug that should not be in the hands of any child or teen. People are abuseing these drugs and are selling them on the streets. The doctors need to watch who they perscribe these and other narcotics too. C.K you must be very addicted to be taken that many you need to seek help before this takes over your life. Alot of people does'nt understand that takeing pills even a over the counter pain pill at long period of time will cause liver damage. It's just not alchol that damages you body and your liver persriptions does too.
Posted by: To CK on Oct 1, 2007 at 09:09 AM
You claim you eat 9 or 10 of the blue ones and it doesn't bother you. Had you been eating them as you typed your extremely stupid comment and that is way so many words are spelled wrong or are you just really stupid? I know I bet it's both. I think you need to check into the nearest rehab center because you have a drug problem that will end up killing you. Does your boss know you are eating pills while on the job? I pray this little girl knows how dangerous pills are now. I will pray for her and her family. I will pray for you also CK. I pray that one day you will realize how stupid you really are and you get the help you desperately need.
Posted by: Jacqueline on Oct 1, 2007 at 05:52 AM
I am on Xanax and I know dangerous it can be. I have used it for several years and luckly am not addicted to it. I am getting scared to take the dose I am on becaue I feel it is too much. This week I will have the Doctor take me off.
Posted by: someone in ky. on Sep 30, 2007 at 06:18 PM
I feel sorry for this young girl who could have wound up dead. everyone wants to take this so lightly, I have 2 kids of my own and the drugs are everywhere these days you aren't sure who to trust. I would have been devistated to have heard this and it was my child. Her mother needs our prayers and this young girl does to. Maybe she has realized she did wrong and she is 1 of the lucky ones. Most people don't get a second chance to do right. And as for the C.K. guy who posted the obsurd comment, I want to say if you do have children you are NOT a good role model. I can not believe you would even post something SO DUMB. People like you are the kind that I WARN my own children about. You really ought to evaluate your life and the comment you posted and turn your life around. You could probably think more rationaly if you weren't popping 9-10 of those pills a day. And then maybe you could post something that would make more since.
Posted by: HEY CK on Sep 30, 2007 at 05:56 PM
WHAT ARE "the blue one's"? Ummm, that would be on your prescription bottle if you even have one!
Posted by: Jack on Sep 30, 2007 at 05:10 PM
Control your kids for God's sake. Take responsibility and know what your kids are doing. They're young and stupid and don't know what these drugs can do to them. How did she get Xanax? It's a prescription drug. Parents should be sent to jail for negligence.
Posted by: erdude on Sep 30, 2007 at 03:36 PM
c.k. you stated that you "eat" 9 to 10 XANAX at work and you haven't had any problems. what dr. would prescribe a dose of 9 or 10? so you must be self prescribing. i work in an e.r. and see od's on a daily basis and Xanax or "benzos" play a role on almost everyone, so to imply that they are not dangerous is way off the mark. if your eating 9 to 10 at a time the odds will catch up with you sooner or later. seek rehab. you need it. the young lady is only 14 which means she could learn a valuable life lesson, i pray that she does.
Posted by: RAINBOW on Sep 30, 2007 at 02:09 PM
C.K. you must not be in your right mind! I would be embrassed to write such a statement and we wonder why this world is in the shape it is in, people like you I only wished you had gave your place of employment so that I would be sure NEVER to go there!! I will be saying a prayer for YOU!
Posted by: sick of pill heads on Sep 30, 2007 at 11:47 AM
When you use the term "eat" when referring to taking drugs, you are not using them for medicinal purposes!! You are a fine example of why all employers should drug test. It is just a matter of time before your irresponsibiliy with drugs harms you or someone else. I will pray that you soon see the ill in your ways.
Posted by: Bev on Sep 30, 2007 at 12:47 AM
The fact that you wrote what you did tells me you have been taking too many. I take them too but if I'm not careful I get dependent. Don't even try to tell us that they are not dangerous. They are extremely addictive so why would we want them over the counter? I hope you don't work in a hazardous job.
Posted by: david on Sep 29, 2007 at 09:14 PM
zerkle has a major problem i am a emt and i have made serval runs on xanax and some didnt make it
Posted by: Beth on Sep 29, 2007 at 07:44 PM
Xanax definetly should not be legal, C.K. Just because you are on it, doesnt mean kids should take it or have no reaction. Your comment is just wrong.
Posted by: Wondering on Sep 29, 2007 at 06:22 PM
To Posted by: C.K.Zerkle Are you buying it off the streets or what? Or could this be just BS! Do you know other adults,teens or kids in schools or neighborhoods,who do this with Zanax? Is this suppose to be funny?
Posted by: mother of 3 on Sep 29, 2007 at 05:21 PM
To C.K., do you think you are being responsible or just cool? It will probaly be you next time that OD's! Xanax is a strong medication and certainly does not need to be over the counter--that was the most immature comment I have seen on this website!! To the girl, may God help her and lead her in the right direction.
Posted by: C.P. on Sep 29, 2007 at 01:48 PM
we can tell you take alot of them. Hey kids this is your brain on drugs. Zerkie, I can tell you are destined for great things.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 29, 2007 at 12:48 PM
I feel for this girl she is lucky to be alive! The girl who they say over dosed in Saint Albans 2 yrs.ago, If people recall the News,it took her Uncle to force the Saint Albans Police to investigate it. Why did the Police of Saint Albans not do anything about the little boy that did not drink and did not pass out on the tracks "as they said" over 2 yrs. ago. He was beat and laid on the tracks people say say by 6 to 9 people. This was an exremely Violent Crime instead the Police went about town telling people to shut up. This child is still in severe pain and serious condition. It is the worse condition I have ever saw any human being in. The Saint Albans Police did not investigate this from the start, when they were given names etc. Still Waiting For something to be done!! HELLO!
Posted by: C.K.Zerkle on Sep 28, 2007 at 11:35 PM
Xanax should be legal you should be able to buy it over yhe counter I'VE been taking it for years and havn't had any problems.Must have been somthing else made her o.d.I eat 9or10 at a time of the blue ones at work all the time it dosn't bother me.
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