These addictions show no bias whatsoever; regardless of wealth, age, or social status, these drugs rapidly take over one's life.
Regrettably, this was the tragic fate for Adam Rich, known for his role in "Eight is Enough," as he succumbed to a fentanyl overdose.
From TMZ:
The L.A. County Medical Examiner's autopsy report, obtained by TMZ, says Adam's died in an accidental overdose of the powerful opioid. He also had non-toxic levels of alcohol and lorazepam... the generic for Ativan.
TMZ broke the story ... the former child TV star was found dead back in January inside his L.A. area home. At the time, foul play was not suspected. The M.E.'s report says his body was in a "state of mild decomposition."
Law enforcement later told us, his death was likely the result of an overdose ... adding the manager at Adam's apartment building found his lifeless body inside the bathroom and there was also a white powder substance, believed to be drugs.
Rich, who was 54, struggled with drugs for years and was once arrested for allegedly trying to steal pills from a pharmacy ... leading investigators to initially believe he overdosed.
Now, we have a clear understanding of what exactly led to his death.
Adam will be best remembered for his role as Nicholas Bradford, the youngest son on "Eight Is Enough." He stayed on the series for its entire duration from 1977-1981.
Throughout his career, he racked up other credits such as "Code Red" in '81 and "Dungeons & Dragons" in '83. He even made VH1's list of the greatest 100 kid stars, locking in the #73 slot.
It's truly heartbreaking.
The issue of drug abuse in our nation has reached a critical juncture, and if we fail to address it effectively, our future appears increasingly grim.
