A state senator, an actor, an Olympic gold medalist, several more sports figures and a fan. Alcoholics come from all walks of life.
Runners-up for top story of the month:
Hawaii State Senator Ron Menor, 52, arrested for DUI while "weaving in a snake-like motion"20 miles under the speed limit. The arresting officer saw that Menor's eyes "were red and watery, and he emitted a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage…[and his face was] flushed and he appeared extremely tired."While failing to mention drinking, he told the officer he was "on pain medication"and later said the medication "might"have been Vicodin. Menor, in a feigned mea culpa to the public, admitted he had "one to two glasses of wine"with dinner after a Chicago concert ended. He may have forgotten about his consumption at the concert preceding the late-night dinner, but his sons, ages 17 and ...
