Hayden Panettiere’s death highlights risk of overdose death after stopping and resuming drug use

Actor Hayden Panettiere died of an accidental drug overdose shortly after completing a rehabilitation program. Experts explain that individuals are at a higher risk of fatal overdose following periods of sobriety due to decreased tolerance. The coroner’s report emphasizes the dangers associated with resuming drug use after treatment.
A coroner’s report notes actor Hayden Panettiere had been in rehab just weeks before her death from an accidental drug overdose. Although details of her care are unknown, people with drug addictions face a high risk of fatal overdose immediately after a period of sobriety. Experts say they may not realize their tolerance has dropped...
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