DJ AM's Death -- Not a Suicide

DJ AMLaw enforcement sources directly connected with the death of DJ AM tell us that his death was the result of an accidental overdose and not a suicide -- and there is a tragic, ironic twist of fate.

Our sources say DJ AM, a recovering addict, developed a dependency to Xanax and other benzodiazepines (a group of drugs used to treat anxiety) as a direct result of the plane crash a year ago. We're told AM (aka Adam Goldstein) developed a tremendous anxiety over flying -- something he had to do frequently for his job.

We're told doctors began prescribing Xanax and other anti-anxiety medications to relieve his fear, but the benzos triggered a relapse into addiction. We're told benzos are particularly dicey for recovering addicts.

Our sources say DJ AM's relapse was "recent" -- he was not abusing for a prolonged period of time before his death.

We're also told the OD had "absolutely nothing to do with his recent breakup."

Our sources say the evidence strongly indicates cause of death will be a combination of crack cocaine and benzos.




Tags: adam goldstein, AdamGoldstein, benzodiazepines, crack cocaine, CrackCocaine, death, DJ AM, DjAm, overdose, suicide, xanax

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1. o

Posted at 2:03AM on Aug 31st 2009 by name

2. Third!!!!!!!

Posted at 2:06AM on Aug 31st 2009 by Simone

3. Ooooooops.

Posted at 2:06AM on Aug 31st 2009 by Nicole Loves Krazy Kooky

4. RIP... The entire situation is extreamly heartbreaking. He had a drug problem and he worked hard and beat it. Then things he had control over made him "use' again. Please pray for his family and friends. Travis please get help to get thru this.....Again RIP DJ AM.............

Posted at 2:09AM on Aug 31st 2009 by Carlie

5. A bit like the Heath Ledger incident. A deadly combo of street and prescription drugs.

Posted at 2:12AM on Aug 31st 2009 by Paparazzo@frog.cc

6. UH-OH
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Posted at 2:14AM on Aug 31st 2009 by abseaz

7. Say hi to Jacko, Jenkins and Kennedy.

Posted at 2:15AM on Aug 31st 2009 by 2LDiva

8. Just so sad. Makes me wonder if doing the MTV show was just too much. Maybe they shouldn't show it now.....but in a way maybe they should,as a wake-up call as to what an addict lives everyday & how it can just grab hold & take their life.So sad but I guess it's better it wasn't an intentional suicide.It was asuicide tho,he killed himself,took that chance,knew that could happen,etc. :-( RIP

Posted at 2:18AM on Aug 31st 2009 by Raven

9. abseaz you suck with that link. here, want some of the left over crack they found in DJ AM's place? You could use a visit from Death...errrr...TMZ.

Posted at 2:20AM on Aug 31st 2009 by Nicole Loves Krazy Kooky

10. damn doctors prescribing this ish to Michael and AM

Posted at 2:39AM on Aug 31st 2009 by michelle

11. What a bunch of nonsense. Alprazolam (Xanax) has a relatively short half-life, is used for anxiety and can "potentiate" (rev up) the effects of alcohol. But crack is cocaine and cocaine can stop one's heart all by itself. " Caveat Crackhead Emptor." For heaven's sake, Harvey, "dicey for recovering addicts"? They GIVE a benzodiazepine (Ativan) to drunks starting alcohol detox & rehab in most recovry centers like Promises, Betty Ford, Century City Hospital. Your sources must have been on LSD!

Posted at 2:31AM on Aug 31st 2009 by Dr. Feelgood

12. Or maybe tar heroin.

Posted at 2:37AM on Aug 31st 2009 by 2LDiva

13. NOTHING ACCIDENTAL ABOUT SMOKING CRACK ! THIS IS JUST A PR THING TO POST. STILL A CRACKHEAD.

Posted at 2:52AM on Aug 31st 2009 by killing me

14. More of this stuff? Geeze.

Posted at 2:55AM on Aug 31st 2009 by Serra

15. And what source insists that his OD had nothing to do with his break up? Sure it may have been an accidental OD but his hurt over the break up may have led to him do more drugs..no one knows but the man himself and he's not here to say....so best not to speculate TMZ or 'sources'

Posted at 3:02AM on Aug 31st 2009 by ?????

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