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Autopsy: No Drugs, Alcohol in Junior Seau's System

NFL star was sober when he killed himself

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 21, 2012 2:01 AM CDT | Updated Aug 21, 2012 2:22 AM CDT

(Newser) – NFL star Junior Seau had no alcohol or illegal drugs in his system when he committed suicide earlier this year, according to an autopsy report obtained by TMZ. Medical examiners found traces of the sleeping aid Ambien, but only in amounts "consistent with therapeutic use," the report states. The 43-year-old former San Diego Charger star shot himself in the chest with a revolver. The initial examination of his brain found no trace of damage from his years of playing football, but his family has sent brain tissue to the National Institutes of Health for a more detailed examination, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Junior Seau spent 13 seasons with the Chargers before spending three years as a Miami Dolphin and finishing his career with the New England Patriots.
Junior Seau spent 13 seasons with the Chargers before spending three years as a Miami Dolphin and finishing his career with the New England Patriots.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau warms up on the field in 2010.
New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau warms up on the field in 2010.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
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Seth_Meyers
Aug 21, 2012 7:29 AM CDT
No need to mention one drug separately, since, of course, alcohol IS a DRUG, you blithering IDIOTS! And if the guy used the ILLEGAL tobacco drug, you should have mentioned that, too, of course! 90% of suicides are SMOKERS, of course! More info at: http://medicolegal.tripod.com/preventsuicide.htm BAN THE ILLEGAL TOBACCO DRUG, NOW! PROSECUTE THE CRIMINAL TOBACCO PUSHERS, TOO!
 

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