Overdose survivor recalls beginning of addiction and recovery
Sparks-McIntosh describes addiction starting at age 12 with depression and cigarettes then alcohol and drugs, including meth and heroin. She details multiple rehab stays, a fatal overdose of her boyfriend, time in sober living, and her current job while aiming to become a medical assistant and reunite with her younger daughter in Texas.
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Sparks-McIntosh
Sparks- McIntosh
John F. Kennedy High School
la Palma
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Valencia Inn
Sparks-MelIntosh
West Anaheim Medical Center
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Meekhof
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Rogue Center
Garden Grove
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Letter of thanks to paramedics from Brandie McIntosh
Brandie McIntosh writes a heartfelt note thanking paramedics who saved her during heroin overdoses around June 2010 to April 2011. She recounts ambulance rides, hospital stays, and a pledge to stay clean with AA support and a sponsor. She expresses remorse, gratitude, and apology for past harm and asks not to be given up on.
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Ders
Brandie McIntosh
Alcoholics Anonymous
Valencia
Lincoln Avenue
Anaheim council weighs effects of Palmdale ruling on elections
City leaders discuss Palmdale ruling that at large elections dilute minority clout and consider Anaheim’s path to districts. Mayor Tom Tait cites history of Hispanic representation and urges residents to vote on district versus at large systems amid looming June 3 vote and potential litigation costs.
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Antelope Valley
Anaheim
Mark Mooney
Orange County
American Civil Liberties Union
Citizens Advisory Committee
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