Saturday, June 3, 2017

Chris Cornell Toxicology Report

TMZ reports that Chris Cornell's toxicology report has been completed. At the time of his passing, he had in his system Butalbital (seditave), Lorazepam (Ativan), Pseudoephedrine (decongestant), barbiturates, and Naloxone (Narcan, which EMT's administered to counteract an opiate OD). Cornell had taken four Ativan that night. Early reports of his passing mentioned that there were fresh "track marks" on Cornell's arm; those turned out to be from the EMT's administering the Narcan. 

Cornell's widow Vicky released the following statement:
"Many of us who know Chris well, noticed that he wasn’t himself during his final hours and that something was very off. We have learned from this report that several substances were found in his system. After so many years of sobriety, this moment of terrible judgement seems to have completely impaired and altered his state of mind.


Something clearly went terribly wrong and my children and I are heartbroken and are devastated that this moment can never be taken back. We very much appreciate all of the love we have received during this extremely difficult time and are dedicated to helping others in preventing this type of tragedy.”





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