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An Oregon man has been indicted on nine charges for allegedly drugging three 12-year-old girls during a sleepover with his daughter by lacing mango smoothies with benzodiazepines. One girl managed to stay awake and contact her family for help, prompting the other parents to pick up their children. The man reportedly resisted letting the girls leave and pleaded not guilty during arraignment.
An Oregon man has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly spiking smoothies with sedatives and giving them to his daughter’s 12-year-old friends during a sleepover. The girls were hospitalized and tested positive for benzodiazepine, a drug typically prescribed for anxiety. The man's attorney stated that his client is presumed innocent and hopes people will reserve judgment until all the facts are known.
A new study published in Psychological Medicine suggests that the widely prescribed sedative alprazolam (Xanax XR) may be less effective than previously believed, with publication bias potentially inflating its efficacy by over 40%. The research examined both published and unpublished data from five randomized controlled clinical trials reviewed by the FDA for alprazolam. Benzodiazepines, including Xanax, have been associated with clinical risks such as dependence, withdrawal, falls, and cognitive impairment. The study's findings raise questions about the effectiveness of Xanax and highlight the need for caution when prescribing benzodiazepines.
Parents in Taiwan are protesting the government's slow response to allegations that staff at a kindergarten gave sedatives to preschool children. Medical tests on the children uncovered traces of barbiturates and benzodiazepines. The kindergarten has been ordered to close and fined, and the principal and four teachers have been questioned by police. The incident has caused an uproar in Taiwan and could affect the upcoming presidential election.
Singer Aaron Carter accidentally drowned in his bathtub due to sedatives he had taken and gas used in spray cleaners he had inhaled, according to a coroner's report. The autopsy found that the sedative alprazolam and compressed gas difluoroethane were found in his system. Carter had a known history of substance abuse and inhalant abuse, and had recently relapsed. He began performing as a child in the 1990s and had a successful career as a singer and actor.
Singer Aaron Carter accidentally drowned in his bathtub due to a combination of sedatives and gas from spray cleaners he had inhaled. The autopsy report revealed that alprazolam and difluoroethane were found in his system, causing him to become incapacitated in the tub and leading to his drowning. Carter was a former child star and younger brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, with hits including I Want Candy and Aaron's Party (Come Get It).