Recent statistics show that 67% of Americans believe public intoxication should be treated as a health issue rather than a criminal offense. This perspective comes into focus with the recent arrest of actor Haley Joel Osment for public intoxication at a California ski resort on April 8. The incident, which became public on Thursday, involved Osment appearing unable to stand and being barred from a ski lift due to wearing his helmet backward and forgetting his snowboard. Police found what they believed to be cocaine on him. During the arrest, Osment’s pants were unbuttoned, and he made controversial statements, including an antisemitic slur. Osment later expressed deep remorse, attributing his behavior to emotional distress following the loss of his home in the Los Angeles wildfires. The Mono County DA has yet to decide on pressing charges. As this situation unfolds, it highlights the ongoing debate on how to address public intoxication, with a significant majority favoring a health-focused approach.
Sin猫ad Watson
@ImWatson91
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Apr 17 When I was at my lowest with the drink, my boyfriend left me. I was made homeless, my entire life ripped away. The Dr said my organs were damaged and I had a seizure in the homeless hostel. Please, accept the help. I wish someone called them for me back then, I nearly died.
Howard County Health Department
@HoCoHealth
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21h Drinking is not just about avoiding self harm鈥攊t impacts everyone around us. Alcohol use can lead to family problems, more crime and violence in communities, and is a leading cause of traffic accidents.Contact us for resources to help. https://howardcountymd.gov/bingedrinking
Just Bins
@JustBins
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Apr 11 EMS was called to Broad & 14th for an unresponsive male. Upon arrival the male was intoxicated and threatened the paramedics trying to assist him. EMS called for RPS, as did a transit bus driver observing from across the street. The intoxicated male then boarded the bus. RPS
ARIKA
@nidhisj2001
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Apr 14 A Toronto woman experienced dizziness, weakness, and even passed out while making lunch for her children. Her breath smelled of alcohol, yet she hadn鈥檛 had a single drink. For two years, doctors dismissed her claims, suspecting alcohol use. She visited the emergency room seven
CME INDIA
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Apr 12 This scenario is viral on WhatsApp
How real is this?A Toronto woman experienced dizziness, weakness, and even passed out while making lunch for her children. Her breath smelled of alcohol, yet she hadn鈥檛 had a single drink. For two years, doctors dismissed her claims,
Joe
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Apr 6 Everyone needs to stop calling drug use a mental health issue. Public intoxication, whether alcohol or drugs, used to be treated as the problem it is. This is a risk to other鈥檚 safety as well as his own. Stop excusing this behavior.
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