RIP Corey Haim

I woke up this morning and got on the computer to discover that 80's Lost Boy, Corey Haim had died of what police suspect as an accidental drug overdose. How sad is that. Sad that he has become yet another child star statistic. Sad that drugs have caused the demise of yet another celebrity. And "accidental"?! All the people that use/overuse drugs, either illegal or prescription, know that eventually it can kill them. I would imagine that is part of the rush of using them. Addiction is a disease. And until those addicted reach a point that they can't take it anymore, they won't want to quit. They won't admit there is a problem. Corey's poor mother could do nothing other than call 911, as she watched her son collapse right in front of her, and watch her son begin to die. To those that have never known the wrath of addiction, it may seem simple. Just quit using the drugs or quit drinking alcohol. Easy right? Not so much. Although I myself have never been in that boat myself, I have known people that have. Most addicts and alcoholics don't see that they have a problem. Some don't care if they do. Some think that if they are only smoking pot or only drinking beer, then they couldn't possibly have a problem. Denial. Most also have to reach rock bottom in order to see reality. The reality of what they've done to themselves, to their lives, to their loved ones, to each person that has contact with them. And sadly for some, rock bottom is death. As is the case with Corey Haim. Sadly, he won't be able to turn his life around and make amends with him mom or friends and family members. I have heard that his lifetime friend, Corey Feldman, also abuses drugs. One of my brother's friends went to high school with them. And partied with them. One can only hope that Corey Feldman learns from his friend's mistakes and is able to rise above the addiction. And not become a statistic himself.

So there's my "food for thought" for the today. My thoughts & heart go out to Corey Haim's family, friends and loved ones. May his spirit fly in peace.

RIP Corey Haim
1971-2010