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Romo Pleads No Contest to OWI, Faces License Revocation and Interlock Device
sports1 month ago

Romo Pleads No Contest to OWI, Faces License Revocation and Interlock Device

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleaded no contest to an operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge in Wisconsin, resulting in a six-month license suspension, $834 in fines, and a mandatory ignition interlock device for one year. The resolution follows his July 23 arrest in Milwaukee, where court documents revealed a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of 0.15, nearly double the legal limit. Romo has been placed on indefinite leave by CBS Sports, with J.J. Watt filling in as the lead NFL analyst. In a public statement, Romo attributed his actions to a cycle of pain medication dependence and subsequent alcohol over-reliance following career-ending back surgeries.

via New York Post|
#alcohol-dependence#cbs-sports#dallas-cowboys
Court records reveal Tony Romo's BAC was 0.15, nearly double the legal limit
sports1 month ago

Court records reveal Tony Romo's BAC was 0.15, nearly double the legal limit

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS analyst Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to operating while intoxicated in Wisconsin. Court records indicate his blood-alcohol concentration was 0.15 percent, nearly twice the legal limit. He faces a six-month license suspension, fines, and mandatory alcohol assessment, while CBS has placed him on indefinite leave.

via NBC Sports|
#alcohol-dependence#cbs-sports#dallas-cowboys
Romo Pleads No Contest to Wisconsin OWI, Cites Pain Medication Withdrawal as Cause
sports1 month ago

Romo Pleads No Contest to Wisconsin OWI, Cites Pain Medication Withdrawal as Cause

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a civil offense for operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin. In a public statement, Romo attributed his actions to an 'over-reliance on alcohol' used to manage chronic pain following multiple back surgeries that ended his playing career. As part of the plea, his driving privileges are revoked for six months, and he must pay a fine and complete an alcohol assessment program. CBS Sports suspended Romo following his July arrest, replacing him with former NFL defender J.J. Watt. While Romo expressed a desire to return to CBS 'in time,' the network has not confirmed a timeline for his reinstatement.

via NBC News|
#alcohol-dependence#cbs-sports#nfl
Bench death in the UK ruled a freak accident after knife-in-bag explanation
world3 months ago

Bench death in the UK ruled a freak accident after knife-in-bag explanation

A British man, 57-year-old Robert Brown, was initially treated as a homicide after being found on a blood-splattered bench in Northampton in August 2025, but a coroner ruled his death a tragic accident. Investigators concluded Brown fell asleep while carrying a knife in his bag, which pierced him and caused fatal blood loss; Brown’s alcohol dependency was noted as a factor. Police later dropped the murder probe, stating there was no evidence of homicide or a motive. Three people were arrested during the investigation but released.

via Fox News|
#accident#alcohol-dependence#coroner
"Targeting Neural Pathways to Reduce Alcohol Dependence"
health2 years ago

"Targeting Neural Pathways to Reduce Alcohol Dependence"

A compound called LY2444296, which blocks the kappa opioid receptor, has shown promise in significantly reducing alcohol consumption and withdrawal symptoms in animal models of alcohol dependence. This compound could potentially offer a breakthrough in treating alcohol use disorder (AUD) by targeting the brain’s KOP system. The research, funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, suggests that LY2444296 and similar compounds may provide new treatment avenues for AUD by focusing on the specific brain circuits involved in addiction and withdrawal.

via Neuroscience News|
#alcohol-dependence#compound-ly2444296#health
Semaglutide Obesity Drug Reduces Alcohol Consumption by 50%, Study Finds.
health3 years ago

Semaglutide Obesity Drug Reduces Alcohol Consumption by 50%, Study Finds.

A new study has found that Semaglutide, a drug used to treat obesity and diabetes, significantly reduced alcohol consumption and relapses in alcohol-dependent rats by blocking alcohol-induced dopamine release in the brain's reward system. Clinical studies on humans are needed to confirm these findings, but the medication may be of most benefit to patients suffering from both overweight and alcohol dependence. Semaglutide is a long-acting substance that only needs to be taken once a week and is the first medication to act on the GLP-1 receptor that can be taken in tablet form.

via SciTechDaily|
#alcohol-dependence#clinical-studies#dopamine
Diabetes Medication Ozempic Reduces Alcohol Consumption by Half in Rats.
health3 years ago

Diabetes Medication Ozempic Reduces Alcohol Consumption by Half in Rats.

Semaglutide, a medication used for type 2 diabetes and obesity, has shown potential as a treatment for alcohol dependence. The drug reduced alcohol relapse drinking and overall alcohol intake in rats by more than half. Semaglutide acts on the GLP-1 receptor and is taken in tablet form once a week. Clinical studies are needed to confirm the findings in humans, but the results offer promising insights into potential additional treatment options for alcohol dependence.

via Neuroscience News|
#alcohol-dependence#clinical-studies#glp-1-receptor