Tom Petty’s Family Publicly Releases Cause of Death to Help Forward Opioid Crisis Discussion | Alternet
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Following a pattern familiar to families throughout the country, Petty’s overdose coincided with a pain-related medical issue. Fentanyl, a synthetic opiate prescribed for pain, was identified by name in the statement.
“As a family we recognize this report may spark a further discussion on the opioid crisis and we feel that it is a healthy and necessary discussion and we hope in some way this report can save lives. Many people who overdose begin with a legitimate injury or simply do not understand the potency and deadly nature of these medications,” the statement continued.
