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Uber, I suppose "sleeping pill" has been diluted through over-use. Ambien is classified as a short-term sleeping aid. It isn't OTC nonsense, but an honest to goodness controlled med. As with all sleep aids it can be addictive and has its own set of side effects and interactions, which is why it's controlled in the first place and carries all the warnings. The nice thing about it vs. Trazodone, etc. is that it has few next-day effects. You can actually accomplish something the next morning vs. feeling a monster hangover. Honestly, it doesn't do much for me that half a beer wouldn't but I still wouldn't take it and drive.
I agree he could have zoned on the combination of otherwise legal meds. But unless he was slipped a mickey or shielded from the warnings he should get equal treatment. (I think we're in agreement there.) Rum and beer would also cause a problem for a driver, and I don't see many drivers blaming the bottlers for their DUIs. He has known addiction issues and needs treatment, plus whatever stupid tax for making poor choices. Sounds like he's signed up for something, which is good. I hope it isn't all for show.
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