Demi Lovato's overdose reportedly caused by Oxycodone laced with fentanyl
Demi Lovato‘s overdose last month was reportedly caused by fentanyl-laced Oxycodone.
Read more: Demi Lovato in stable condition following hospitalization for heroin overdose
On July 24, Lovato was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital following a drug overdose. Initial reports said the pop star had suffered a heroin overdose, which her representatives later denied.
Now, TMZ reports that the cause of Lovato’s overdose was Oxycodone laced with fentanyl.
The substance is the same responsible for the deaths of Prince in 2016 and Lil Peep in 2017.
Demi’s recovery
On Aug. 5, the singer shared a statement on Instagram with news about her recovery.
“I’ve always been transparent about my journey with addiction,” the singer writes. “What I’ve learned is that this illness is not something that disappears or fades with time. It is something I must continue to overcome.”
“I now need time to heal and focus on my sobriety and road to recovery,” she continues.
You can read the message in full below:
If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction, please consider these online resources:
FEND: Full Energy No Drugs anti-opioid initiative
SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
