From ABC7 New York · · 1m 10s
Hayden Panettiere's death highlights overdose risk after drug use
Hayden Panettiere's death shows how stopping and restarting drugs can cause fatal overdose.
In brief
Hayden Panettiere's death shows how stopping and restarting drugs can cause fatal overdose. Hayden Panettiere died after stopping and resuming drug use, highlighting the risk of fatal overdose following opioid withdrawal. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Hayden Panettiere's death
Hayden Panettiere died in August at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina.
Coroner's report
A coroner’s report notes actor Hayden Panettiere had been in rehab just weeks before her death from an accidental drug overdose.
Risk after stopping drugs
Using opioids again after withdrawal can be especially dangerous because tolerance drops, increasing overdose risk.
Coroner's findings
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office said several drugs were found in her system, including fentanyl and alprazolam.
Rehab timeline
The case report says a senior deputy was told she had been in rehab for two or three weeks in Malibu, California.
Overdose statistics
Last year, about 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses, down about 14% fewer from the previous year.
Treatment risks
Experts say the month after completing treatment is associated with a much higher risk of overdose death.
The main idea
Hayden Panettiere died after stopping and resuming drug use, highlighting the risk of fatal overdose following opioid withdrawal.
