karen
karen Archer
karen Archer Methadone a mothers nightmare Colt Porterfield

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47 years old
SEYMOUR, Tennessee
United States



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GeneralI enjoy boating, reading and camping. I am very interested in psychic mediums. I do believe there is life beyond this life: and were only here a short while. ..
MusicI love Kidrock he will be playing in Knoxville,Tn and I plan to attend his concert friday night. I also love stringed instruments, Dulcimers etc.
MoviesMeg Ryan is my favorite actor.
TelevisionI usualy watch Life Time ,Insider, and Crime scene investigations.
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Zodiac Sign:Taurus



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The death of my only son has taken my soul. My mother says “If you survive this, you can get through anything: because there is no greater pain”. I have been very reluctant to tell his story because he went to great lengths to keep me from knowing that he was attending a Methadone treatment center. I have searched my heart for answers, 1 know my son didn’t want to disappoint me and the dreams I had for him. I hope that his story will touch someone, and make a difference. My son grew up in a middle class home; I lived across the street from the schools so we would have easy access to all the baligames. He started playing ball at age 4. I was a team mom and tried to support him in all areas. He was the pitcher on baseball team. Joined the swim team, played soccer several years. Wrestling and football were his favorite sports. He won state championship in wrestling his junior year. Colt was well mannered always respectful, quiet and easygoing. He was popular and had many friends .1 noticed some changes at 17, my husband said he thought that I had structured my son’s life so much that he needed some freedom. I was aware that my son was experimenting with pot and oxycontin. He assured me that this was not an everyday thing. I really thought this was just a phase: I never dreamed this would ultimately lead to his death. My son was 22 yrs old at the time of his death. He worked with my husband doing construction after high school. My son was on vacation in South Carolina at the time of his death. The cause of death was a drug induced cardiac arrhythmia. I am a registered nurse and was unaware how lethal methadone is until the death of my son. I spoke with the coroner in South Carolina and she informed me that the amount of Methadone found on them should be investigated. I requested his records and discovered he had been attending a clinic in Rossville, Georgia where he was given 6 days of take home medications. I wondered why this would be the first line of treatment for drug addiction? I researched the subject and was told that Methadone isn’t a cure that many people remain on this drug for life. The success rate for detox was 10-13%. This was astounding to me. Why would anyone choose this treatment? The dosing is subjective, increase till cravings subside. They actually think a drug addicted person will be able to refrain from other drugs because their given this! It makes you wonder what cliental they think they are servicing. My sons friend was allowed to take xanax with his methadone, I am sure my son thought if he could legally take both drugs it wouldn’t hurt him either. I know my son is responsible for his actions, hut I feel as a society we have to control what legal drugs we have on the street. The coroner in South Carolina says the death rate is outrageous, I ask was it young people: She mentioned these were people as she put it snowbirds on Medicare that doctors were prescribing methadone because it was a cheap form of treatment. The drug stays in your system so long that many people don’t feel pain relief and take something else and death occurs. Society wake up & save our children. DEMAND stricter regulations. Ironically there is a clinic 15 miles from our home in Seymour he had never applied at. When I spoke with them they informed me that many young people travel to these clinics because of lenient practices. Methadone
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I am 46 yr old female, I am interested in making friends. My son died at 22 years of age from Methadone: since then my goal has been to make people aware of how deadly the drug is. ..

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My Son KJ Forever 19

KJ strozier Angel in heaven



Dec 21 2009 10:45 PM

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I made a Christmas wish for you,
For a holiday full of pleasure,
Friends and family all around,
And memories to treasure.

I wish for you a Christmas filled
With joyous holiday cheer;
I wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a very Happy New Year!
and have a Jolly Week,Debbie and Angel KJ
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~ Debbie ~

Debbie Henderson



Dec 21 2009 5:24 PM

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Merry Christmas I send, dear friends
With Happiness and joy that never ends
Remember to give thanks to God above
For Jesus, His Son - a gift of love.

I pray the spirit of Christmas takes flight
And your hearts be filled with delight
Thinking of a Savior that was born
In Bethlehem on a cold December morn.

May Christmas Day be one of splendor
Accept God's loving gift so tender
Let Jesus be the light for your way
And feel the joy of Christmas everyday.

May our hearts always feel a thrill
hearing the story of angels on the hill
and one star shining so bright
On every Christmas night.

HAVE A BLESS WEEK MY FRIEND

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In loving memory of Romie

Romie Ketner



Dec 19 2009 4:01 PM

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Dec 10 2009 4:50 PM

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~ Debbie ~

Debbie Henderson



Nov 25 2009 4:41 PM

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Nov 25 2009 4:14 AM

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Nov 24 2009 5:36 AM

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I think of thanksgiving as a time to give thanks
for the special and wonderful people who enter
our lives and make each day more beautiful
and meaningful,and I'm hoping that you have
a wonderful celebration with many reasons
to be thankful every day!

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In Loving Memory of L.J

Trudy Jones



Nov 24 2009 5:25 AM











WISHING YOU AND YOURS A JOY & BLESSED HOLIDAY,
FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS!!!
HUGS BRATTY
In loving memory of Romie

Romie Ketner



Nov 19 2009 2:28 PM

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In Loving Memory of L.J

Trudy Jones



Nov 16 2009 11:30 AM









I hope you're have a sweet Day
You are so sweet.
Thank u so much my dear friend for not forgetting me and for
all ur comments and love very thankful for ur friendship and
love hope u have beautiful
Hugs Bratty
My Son KJ Forever 19

KJ strozier Angel in heaven



Nov 11 2009 6:17 PM

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May we take a few moments to reflect, remembering those who served our country well ...

"You gave for peace with courage
That families may be free
So children could grow strong
And safe they'd ever be.
In giving for the sake of peace
You may have suffered loss
Your body may still show its wounds
From taking up the cause.

May remembrance of your time away
Your sacrifice for peace
Spur us on to strive more strongly
For freedom, that there'll be release.

From causes that sent some away
To fight that we may freely live
With gratefulness we thank you, veterans
For all you gave and give!"

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~ Debbie ~

Debbie Henderson



Nov 11 2009 4:10 PM

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When America had an urgent need,
These brave ones raised a hand;
No hesitation held them back;
They were proud to take a stand.
They left their friends and family;
They gave up normal life;
To serve their country and their God,
They plowed into the strife.
They fought for freedom and for peace
On strange and foreign shores;
Some lost new friends; some lost their lives
In long and brutal wars.
Other veterans answered a call
To support the ones who fought;
Their country had requirements for
The essential skills they brought.
We salute each and every one of them,
The noble and the brave,
The ones still with us here today,
And those who rest in a grave.
So here’s to our country’s heroes;
They’re a cut above the rest;
Let’s give the honor that is due
To our country’s very best.

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My Son KJ Forever 19

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Oct 30 2009 1:00 PM

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In loving memory of Romie

Romie Ketner



Oct 15 2009 6:06 PM

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Sep 11 2009 6:11 PM

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~ Debbie ~

Debbie Henderson



Sep 11 2009 4:49 PM

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~ Debbie ~

Debbie Henderson



Sep 4 2009 10:21 PM

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Sep 4 2009 3:46 PM

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In Loving Memory of L.J

Trudy Jones



Sep 4 2009 8:14 AM









wishing you a wonderful today and a bless weekend..much love...
Hugs Bratty

















wishing you a wonderful today and a bless weekend..much love...
Hugs Bratty



















My Son KJ Forever 19

KJ strozier Angel in heaven



Aug 24 2009 4:29 PM

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Aug 14 2009 6:04 PM

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In Loving Memory of L.J

Trudy Jones



Aug 14 2009 4:45 AM

Good Night




Just stopping in to wish you a Happy Night...
Thank you very much for your friendship,
Hugs Bratty
XOXOXO's
In Loving Memory of L.J

Trudy Jones



Aug 5 2009 9:20 PM


Good Afternoon
Happy Wednesday!!











Hugs Bratty
~ Debbie ~

Debbie Henderson



Jul 31 2009 3:59 PM

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In Loving Memory of L.J

Trudy Jones



Jul 30 2009 7:18 PM

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