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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Laura Ungar

Hayden Panettiere’s death highlights increased risk of fatal overdose immediately after period of sobriety

Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on Aug. 16 - (AFP/Getty)

Actor Hayden Panettiere spent time in a rehabilitation facility weeks prior to dying from an accidental drug overdose, according to a coroner’s report.

While specific details of her care remain unknown, people struggling with drug addiction face a heightened risk of a fatal overdose right after a period of sobriety. Medical experts note that physical tolerance drops during abstinence, meaning a dose previously tolerated could overwhelm the body.

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