Justin Chad Ames, born on April 10, 1967, passed away peacefully of natural causes in his home on August 9, 2013. He was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. Chad was the son of Vicky Poulsen Ames and Barry Ames. He married Barbara Stein on May 30, 1997. Together, they had their daughter Victoria Elizabeth (Tori).
Chad was known as a great chef/cook. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and was a fan of the Oakland Raiders, the Utah Jazz, and the Boston Red Sox. He also loved his dogs, Raider and LD.
He is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter Tori, step-children Joey, Chris, and Kelsey (Daniel), mother and step "daddy" Vicky and Mike Murray, sisters Mindi and Michelle (Jason), brother Michael, step-sister Suzanne, step-brother Michael, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Chad was preceded in death by his father, Barry, his grandparents, his brother in-law Drew, and his cousin Kellie. In lieu of flowers, donations were suggested to be made for Tori's future.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the Murray Cemetery.
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What are the most common natural causes of death?
Drug Overdose and Intoxication: A Broader Perspective
Drug overdose and intoxication are significant causes of accidental death and can also be used as a form of suicide. Death can occur from overdosing on a single or multiple drugs, or from combined drug intoxication (CDI) due to poly drug use. Poly drug use often carries more risk than use of a single drug, due to an increase in side effects, and drug synergy.
For example, the chance of death from overdosing on opiates is greatly increased when they are consumed in conjunction with alcohol. While they are two distinct phenomena, deaths from CDI are often misreported as overdoses. Drug overdoses and intoxication can also cause indirect deaths.
Deaths from drug overdoses are increasing. Efforts to prohibit various drugs began to be enacted in the early 20th century, though the effectiveness of such policies is debated.
Trends in Drug Overdose Deaths (Source: CDC)
Factors Contributing to Suicide
Researchers and experts say that it’s never one single reason. Rather, it’s a constellation of factors that swirl together and overwhelm the ability to cope, to keep going, to live. These factors include:
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- Stress and anxiety: Increasing stress and anxiety about the unknowns in the future.
- Impulsivity: The tendency to act impulsively may be inherent in people who die by suicide.
- Mental illness: Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are all risk factors for suicide.
It's essential to recognize signs of distress and provide support to those who may be struggling. Encouragement to seek help and open conversations about mental health are crucial steps in preventing tragic outcomes.
We must get to work and learn ways to talk about mental illness and about suicide appropriately and safely, with sensitivity, so we can identify and help people who are struggling on the edge of tragic action. We need to make it simple and easy for someone who feels unsafe to reach out for the help they need.
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