Heath Ledger Dies of Accidental Overdose
So it turns out that the initial speculation was correct: Heath Ledger did accidentally overdose on a variety of prescription drugs including oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamine. This information was released by the New York medical examiner’s office, so it’s pretty much an accepted fact. I apologize to those who don’t want to believe that it’s true, but like I’ve said before, Heath’s death only proves that even with a ton of money, even when everything is legally prescribed and you have all the medical attention and treatment you could possibly want, overdose is still a real possibility.
In case the names of those drugs don’t sound familiar to you, they are the generic names for OxyContin, Valium, Xanax, Restoril and Unisom. Sleep aids, painkillers and anti-anxiety drugs. Alone they cause enough addiction problems. Together, well….
Heath’s father released a statement after the medical examiner’s office released the cause of his son’s death, saying, among other things: “While no medications were taken in excess, we learned today the combination of doctor-prescribed drugs proved lethal for our boy. Heath’s accidental death serves as a caution [of] the hidden dangers of combining prescription medication, even at low dosage.”
If you are concerned that you or someone you love is using too many prescription painkillers or are becoming addicted to opioid-based medical treatment, then you may wish to consider a Suboxone detox or treatment. This allows you to stop taking your prescription and start to wean yourself off drugs entirely. It is purely an outpatient detox, so you will be able to continue to attend school or go to work and take care of your family obligations. For more information referencing outpatient treatment, check out our archives.
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